Rocky Harris

Cert 3 Welding Fabrication

Harwood Marine Slipway

01.2020 - Current

Increased production efficiency by maintaining and repairing welding equipment regularly.
Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each project.
Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals.
Supported team members by sharing expert knowledge of welding techniques and best practices.
Completed complex fabrication projects with precision, ensuring the final product met client specifications.
Mentored junior welders, providing guidance on proper techniques for achieving high-quality results.
Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects as an integral member of a highly-skilled team.
Ensured optimal performance from all tools and equipment through routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance.
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
Assisted in the continuous improvement of shop procedures by suggesting innovative ideas that increased efficiency.