Welding Technician
JC Security Services
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
01.2007 - 02.2014
- Worked with aluminum, steel and other metals to built parts for production needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs and maintenance performed on welding machines.
- Completed production reports and work orders and submitted to management for review to maintain open and transparent operations.
- Assembled and aligned workpieces into holding fixtures to bond and heat-treat fabricated metal components.
- Inspected finished and in-process products to verify quality, assign grades and remove defective products.
- Reviewed blueprints and diagrams to determine job specifications, plan production activities and organize proper supplies.
- Cleaned work areas after completion of each job by removing debris from work surfaces and sweeping floors.
- Marked weld points and positions of components on workpieces with rulers, squares and templates.
- Followed safety procedures while operating welding equipment and performing welds.
- Ensured that all required Personal Protective Equipment was utilized at all times when working around hazardous materials or dangerous conditions.
- Repaired worn out or damaged parts using appropriate gas metal arc Welding processes.
- Adhered to inventory management practices and documented transfers when retrieving components and materials for each task.
- Observed safety protocols and OSHA guidelines to reduce incidents and hazards, maintaining [Number]% safety record.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using welding techniques according to specifications.
- Developed new processes for improved production efficiency and quality control standards.
- Inspected completed weldments for conformance to applicable codes and standards prior to shipment.