JUSTIN ALFORD
Garrett
Summary
Seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity where I can leverage skills, leadership abilities, and commitment to excellence to contribute to organizational success while continuing professional development. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Welder/ Forman
Dilling Group
10.2023 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes
- Provided valuable input during project planning phases by offering insights into potential challenges and solutions based on experience.
- Optimized workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workspace to streamline the completion of tasks efficiently.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
Finish Welder/Lead
Lakota Trailers
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Checked welds in department to ensure accuracy
- Welded with aluminum MIG and TIG for specialized projects.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux- cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
Picker/Yard Driver
Walmart DC
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Filled customer and store orders
- Drove yard trucks to move trailers around yard to ensure pick-up accuracy for truck drivers
- Ensured proper trailer placement for efficient transfer operations.
- Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks
- Performed preventive care and maintenance for machine and vehicle operations
- Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard
- Informed supervisor and shipping lead about shipping concerns to avoid backups
Sales Tech
Auto Zone
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Helped customers find products and provided exceptional customer service
- Managed cash handling responsibilities
- Assisted with stocking products and maintaining store inventory.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business
Service Operator
Halliburton
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Completed repairs and operated pump trucks working closely with Wire line
- Certified in operation of 90k forklift
- Responsible for operations of valves to high-pressure iron.
- Supported safety and quality control initiates at job sites
- Conducted site clean-up before, during and after jobs
- Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools
- Lifted, installed and removed equipment in extreme weather conditions and temperatures
- Used effective verbal communication skills to instruct and direct crews during shifts, build team consensus and accomplish important project milestones
- Took on added shifts to accomplish work required to meet customer requirements and schedules
Highway Maintenance Technician
Indiana Department of Transportation
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Responsible for maintenance and maintaining roadways and signs
- Operation of snow plows when weather conditions permit
- Uphold state guidelines for directing traffic while maintenance was being completed.
Welder Fabricator/Maintenance
Applied Metals
02.2014 - 02.2017
- "On-Site” repair tasks (travel to location, acquire parts, perform maintenance, etc.)
- "Off-Site” repair tasks (collection of affected part, acquire replacements, rebuild, etc.)
- Independent tasks (building equipment to blueprint orders and follow- up with customer satisfaction).
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW, adapting to various project requirements with ease.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Welded on various pipe jobs
Welder
Complete Maintenance
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
- Worked on larger pipe jobs in the shop and helped with install.
Welder/Creative
MBC Group
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications
Welder/Lead Man
Accelerated Tanks
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted or led in the building of “over the road” pressure tanks
- Responsible for leading jobs and accountability of fellow employees
- Traveled to out-of-state job sites to repair frac tanks per state code.
Customer Service
Advanced Auto Parts
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions
Equipment Operator/Maintenance
Waterloo Recycling
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Maintained shredder (repair hammers, hammer pattern, and maintain hydraulics)
- Maintained all operating machinery (multiple cranes, payloader, excavator, etc.)
- Maintained mill (conveyor belts, electric systems, and gear boxes).
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions
Education
Automotive Technology courses -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Indianapolis, INSome College - Welding
Ivy Tech
Huntertown, INHigh School Diploma - general education
Dekalb High School
05.2006
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Team leadership
- Metal fabrication
- Carbon arc gouging
- Pipe beveling
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Teamwork and communication
- Welding positions
- Purge welding
- Safety procedures
- Structural fabrication
- Blueprint reading
Certification
- 6G Welding Certification
- MIG Welding
- Stick Welding
- TIG Welding
- Cutting Torch
- Gas Welding
- Specialized Metal Welding
Accomplishments
- Class A CDL, 2018-03-01
- AWS (American Welding Society), 2012-01-01
- High School Diploma, 2006-05-01
Timeline
Pipe Welder/ Forman
Dilling Group
10.2023 - Current
Finish Welder/Lead
Lakota Trailers
03.2021 - 02.2023
Sales Tech
Auto Zone
09.2018 - 03.2020
Picker/Yard Driver
Walmart DC
08.2018 - 03.2021
Service Operator
Halliburton
08.2018 - 01.2020
Highway Maintenance Technician
Indiana Department of Transportation
03.2017 - 11.2017
Welder
Complete Maintenance
07.2016 - 12.2016
Welder/Creative
MBC Group
07.2014 - 02.2015
Welder Fabricator/Maintenance
Applied Metals
02.2014 - 02.2017
Welder/Lead Man
Accelerated Tanks
11.2013 - 06.2014
Customer Service
Advanced Auto Parts
05.2011 - 01.2013
Equipment Operator/Maintenance
Waterloo Recycling
04.2009 - 04.2010
Some College - Welding
Ivy Tech
High School Diploma - general education
Dekalb High School
Automotive Technology courses -
Lincoln Technical Institute
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