Tristan Wallace
Christiana
Summary
Troubleshot and resolved 100s of welding and fabrication issues during production, preventing delays and maintaining project timelines.
Trained and mentored 4 junior welders/apprentices, enhancing team capabilities and promoting best practices in welding techniques and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Oshkosh vocational
07.2024 - Current
- Inspected and tested finished vehicles to confirm operational integrity and compliance with industry standards, minimizing defects and ensuring product readiness.
- Assembled and integrated complex components for custom firetruck chassis and bodies, ensuring adherence to detailed blueprints and safety regulations for emergency vehicle operation.
- Contributed to the end-to-end assembly of custom firetrucks, from chassis modification to final equipment installation, ensuring all components met stringent performance and safety criteria.
Mold Setup Technician
Nifco America
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Perform duties from setting up injection molds and auxiliary equipment, following defined process, performing minor maintenance, and troubleshooting as needed.
- Document mold changes and machine adjustments.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Back Up Specialist
Ingram Content Group
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed and taught workers in system operations of heavy machinery.
- Performed maintenance on Vareo Binders.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment.
Specialist
US Army
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Supervised more than $400,000 in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over 3 years.
- Advised employees on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on a quarterly basis.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
Education
Trade school - Welding and Fabrication
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, TN07.2025
High school diploma - undefined
HCA
Hermitage, TN05.2014
Skills
- Stick welding
- Warehouse Experience
- Forklift
- Service Technician Experience
- Schematics
- Military Experience (3 years)
- Welding
- Project Management
- Fabrication
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Personnel Management
- Negotiation
- MIG welding
- Power tools
- Construction
- Hand tools
- TIG welding
- Troubleshooting
- FCAW
Certification
- OSHA 10
Military Service
- Branch: United States Army
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: Specialist
- January 2017 to May 2020
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Oshkosh vocational
07.2024 - Current
Mold Setup Technician
Nifco America
05.2023 - 11.2023
Back Up Specialist
Ingram Content Group
09.2021 - 05.2023
Specialist
US Army
01.2017 - 05.2020
Trade school - Welding and Fabrication
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
High school diploma - undefined
HCA
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