Marvin Hitch
Morehead
Summary
Skilled welder with broad experience in various types of welding techniques, including arc and MIG. Possess practical knowledge of using automatic and manual equipment to perform welding tasks according to specifications. Strong ability to read blueprints and drawings, demonstrating accuracy and precision in all projects undertaken. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency and adherence to safety standards within the workplace. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
lattice boom welder
Link Belt
Lexington
12.1997 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG, pulse arc, flux core
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications and welding requirements.
- Inspected welds for quality, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve processes.
- Operated welding equipment and tools to complete assembly tasks efficiently.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Trained junior welders on techniques and best practices in welding processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Education
Pipe Welding - Welding Technologist
Maysville Community College
Morehead, Kentucky 01.1995 - 05.1997
Skills
- MIG welding
- Flux core welding
- Equipment operation
- Welding inspection
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Junior training
- Troubleshooting issues
- Multi-process welding
- Welding position proficiency
- Reweld application
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding
- Arc welding
- Wire feed machines
Timeline
lattice boom welder
Link Belt
12.1997 - Current
Pipe Welding - Welding Technologist
Maysville Community College
01.1995 - 05.1997