Brock Mecham

Skilled welder/fabricator with 2 years of experience in metal fabrication and welding, specializing in TIG and MIG techniques. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and ensure precise measurements for high-quality kitchen vent hoods and manufactured home chassis. Demonstrated hands-on experience in various construction and handyman tasks, showcasing versatility and a commitment to continuous learning in the welding industry.

Handyman - Myself

(2012-04)

• Started an electrician apprenticeship and have been doing different electrical jobs for some time.
• Have some experience with hydraulics and pressurized systems(air & water).
• Have used different chemicals for cleaning and prep of different things.
• Can confidently read a tape measure and use a number of different hand or power tools.
• Working for myself, I’ve done a number of different things. Falling trees cutting firewood, clearing brush, installing windows, siding, painting, mechanical work, electrical work. I enjoy learning new skills and using them when I can.
• I just finished working for a guy where I was cutting and prepping, h/i-beams and plates, for pipe supports and welding them together. I would do everything from unloading the truck, to lay out before cutting and for part placement, then weld them together.
• During one job, I helped to build a cabin, using all kinds of hand and power tools. I began learning how to, find the center of logs and how to cut them in preparation for building a cabin, and furthered my knowledge of woodworking.

Welder/Fabricator - Gaylord Industries - Tualatin, OR

(2019-05 - 2019-11)

At Gaylord we fabricate kitchen vent hoods.

• I check parts for correct measurements, look at blueprints to make sure what I get is correct, then tig weld the parts and then clean up the welds and seams with grinders, buffers, acid and other chemicals.

Welder - Skyline - McMinnville, OR

(2018-02 - 2019-05)

At Skyline I would MIG weld I-beam together to make manufactured home chassis and the hitch attachment for towing, attach axles to the chassis, cut metal, hang/weld up hitches and I helped with inventory when the time comes.

Shop Helper - HW Metals - Tualatin, OR

(2017-01 - 2017-11)

At HW Metals, I would help any, maintenance tech, operator or welder, when needed. Most of my time was spent helping at a cut table and I learned how to run an over head crane, spent time on a forklift, help layout the table and pick up parts and scrap when it was done being cut, and I helped repair or replace components on different cutting tables or press brakes.

Painter/Carpenter - Timberhill - Albany, OR

(2016-07 - 2016-09)

At Timberhill, I would do everything from prep work and painting, but I also took care of any needed carpentry work. That included, siding, trim and hanging gutters.

Temp - Gliss - Wilsonville, OR

(2014-03 - 2015-08)

Through Gliss I worked for multiple companies. Balzer Painting, Interstate Distribution, Oregon Home Improvement, Bed Mart and Marine Lumber.

• The job at, Balzer Painting, consisted a lot of prep, prime and painting work. Occasionally, I had to remove and hang different pieces of trim and molding.
• Working for, Interstate, I was responsible for cutting and hanging, trailer skirts, and from time to time, I would hang GPS units after wiring them in.
• At O.H.I. I would tear down and gut houses or rooms, expanding my skills with hand and power tools.
• At Bed Mart I would load the truck with the appropriate items for delivery and from there I would make the deliveries, going to different towns. On average I would make about 12 deliveries a day.
• At Marine Lumber I would build pallets, checking for square on all and plumb on some. I furthered my experience with nail guns while working there.

Painter - Chippewa Painting - Pendleton, OR

(2011-07 - 2011-09)

Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

• Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

Meat Cutter Apprentice - Safeway - Pendleton, OR

(2010-10 - 2011-07)

Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, so they will appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.

• Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form.

Diploma (High school or equivalent) - Winema West (2009-10 - 2010-05)