Charles Walton
Elkhart
Summary
Accomplished Welder/Fabricator with a proven track record at several jobs showcasing expertise in MIG and TIG welding techniques alongside exceptional attention to detail. Skilled in blueprint reading and fabrication, consistently delivering projects that meet specifications. Demonstrated ability to enhance equipment efficiency and accuracy, ensuring adherence to company and industry standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
F&F Machine Products
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG and TIG
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
Welder
Microform
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Welder/Fabricator
Evans Metal Products
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Operated forklifts and other equipment to move materials around the shop
Education
High School Diploma -
Elkhart Central Highschool
Elkhart, IN05.2015
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Shaping and cutting
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Equipment operation
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Parts fabrication
- Crane operation
- Brake press operation
- Precision measuring
- Machine adjustment
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- MIG welding
- Surface grinding
- Power tool operation
Timeline
Welder
F&F Machine Products
08.2019 - 10.2023
Welder
Microform
02.2017 - 08.2019
Welder/Fabricator
Evans Metal Products
06.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Elkhart Central Highschool
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