Brandon Lamar
Columbia
Summary
Resourceful professional with extensive experience in welding-fabrication and equipment setup. Known for strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, driving process improvements, and maintaining equipment. Able to quickly grasp new concepts, adapt to challenges, and take initiative in fast-paced environments. Eager to learn new skills and improve my value wherever possible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Setup Technician
APCOM
Franklin, TN
10.2025 - Current
- Operated tools and equipment for setup processes, ensuring safety protocols in place.
- Assisted in assembling components, maintaining quality standards throughout production.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline setup operations for efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of equipment and procedures.
- Identified potential process improvements to increase workflow efficiency during setups.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Welder
Matrix Drilling Products
Lewisburg, TN
03.2018 - 10.2025
- Fabricated and assembled components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Analyzed blueprints and technical drawings to guarantee accurate weld placement.
- Executed process improvements that minimized rework and optimized productivity.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Implemented effective organization strategies for tools and equipment to uphold a safe and clean work environment.
- Executed multiple welding techniques, demonstrating adaptability and skill in MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes.
- Evaluated weld integrity and verified critical measurements to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Welded effectively with stainless, mild steel, and aluminum.
- Managed operation of CNC machines to ensure precision and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
- Performed program modifications and offsets to ensure optimal performance.
- Evaluated daily work instruction sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to establish correct dimensions and tolerances for production.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Executed measurement tasks using calipers and micrometers to support quality control processes.
- Robotic experience:
- Able to set up and operate automatic mig welding robots.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Increased machinery lifespan with detailed attention to routine and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marshall County High School
Lewisburg, TN 05-2014
Skills
- Precision measurement
- Pneumatic systems
- Equipment calibration
- Blueprint reading
- Punctual and reliable
- Equipment maintenance
- Checking and gauging
- Materials assembly
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Torch cutting
- Precision measuring tools
- Crane operation
- Metallurgy knowledge
Timeline
Setup Technician
APCOM
10.2025 - Current
Welder
Matrix Drilling Products
03.2018 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Marshall County High School