Christian Wright
Lenoir City
Summary
Proven welder with expertise in fabrication and a keen attention to detail, honed at Miller Industries and other leading firms. Excelled in roles requiring critical thinking and precision, such as Track Welder at Norfolk Southern, where achievements included Orgo Thermite Weld certification. Known for mentoring peers and enhancing workplace safety, demonstrating leadership and technical prowess.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Large Wrecker Welder
Miller Industries, Inc
01.2018 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, 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.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Currently attending Capstone Leadership Academy to be promoted to leadership role
Production Associate III
Schneider Electric
10.2011 - 01.2018
- Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Brazing and Soldering Certified
- Read Schematics, Prints and BOM's to meet production needs.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Prepared materials for assembly work to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Contributed to the achievement of safety goals, promoting workplace safety through training sessions and regular equipment maintenance checks.
- Checked and wrapped items, placed in boxes and labeled cartons for shipping.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Track Welder
Norfolk Southern
04.2003 - 10.2011
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Attended Track Welding Course
- Passed Management Assessment test for promotion to Assistant Track Supervisor
- Passed FRA test for inspection of track
- Followed WPS in order to weld rail without warping or cracking
- Orgo Thermite Weld certified.
Education
Associate of Arts - Ministry
Johnson University
Knoxville, TN05-2017
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
Certification
- 2G & 3G certified
- Orgo Thermit Certified
Timeline
Large Wrecker Welder
Miller Industries, Inc
01.2018 - Current
Production Associate III
Schneider Electric
10.2011 - 01.2018
Track Welder
Norfolk Southern
04.2003 - 10.2011
- 2G & 3G certified
- Orgo Thermit Certified
Associate of Arts - Ministry
Johnson University
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