Daniel Turner
Jackson
Summary
Seasoned Lead Welder with comprehensive knowledge in various welding techniques, including MIG and stick welding. Display competency in reading blueprints, maintaining equipment and ensuring safety compliance on job sites. Demonstrated leadership skills in supervising teams of welders to deliver quality projects that meet customer specifications on time. Diligently optimized processes to elevate efficiency levels in past professional environments. Skilled in operating power tools, hoists, and equipment integral to welding shop environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Welder
CMC
McKenzie
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Utilized various tools such as grinders, saws, drills and measuring devices during fabrication process.
- Supervised other welders in the shop to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new employees in the use of welding equipment and techniques according to company policies.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Developed quality control measures for inspecting finished products prior to shipment.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.
- Repaired broken parts or fabricate new components from raw materials using cutting torches and plasma cutters.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment including torches, regulators, hoses.
- Reviewed customer drawings and specifications before beginning any project ensuring accuracy of product being produced.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Operator
US Farathane
Jackson
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained records relating to product output numbers, scrap rate analysis, downtime reports.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Sunland Logistics Solutions
Milan
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Located, pulled and prepared orders.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Education
Combination Welding Certificate - Welding
Tennesse College of Applied Technology - McKenzie
McKenzie, TN08-2006
High School Diploma -
Mckenzie High School
McKenzie, TN08-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Music Production And Technology
Bethel University
McKenzie, TNSkills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Team supervision
- Employee training
- Troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Heat treatment
- Welding procedure specification
- Worksite safety
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Welding inspection
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Plasma cutting
- Comfortable with all welding position
- Cutting techniques
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Lead Welder
CMC
06.2023 - 05.2025
Operator
US Farathane
01.2023 - 06.2023
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Sunland Logistics Solutions
06.2022 - 12.2022
Combination Welding Certificate - Welding
Tennesse College of Applied Technology - McKenzie
High School Diploma -
Mckenzie High School
Some College (No Degree) - Music Production And Technology
Bethel University
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