John Daniel Reeves

• Supported the implementation of new welding technologies, staying current with industry advancements and best practices.
• Built strong working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting a positive work environment for increased productivity.
• Performed thorough visual inspections on completed welds to ensure their quality met or exceeded regulatory standards.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations by consistently following established codes, specifications, and procedures during all welding projects.

Run development weldshop to stay current on best practices and education implementing new techniques into daily lessons for student Tig welders.

• Served as a mentor for struggling students by providing hands-on training.
• Enhanced student engagement by incorporating presentations and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
• Utilized effective communication skills in employer conferences, relaying important information about student performance while maintaining professionalism and empathy.

• Increased project efficiency with quality welds and inspections of welded structures to ensure adherence to specifications and codes.
• Reduced rework costs by performing root cause analysis for welding defects and implementing corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Improved overall project success by collaborating with engineers and other tradespeople to problem-solve challenges in the fabrication and installation process of structure and piping.

• Trained employees on best practices and procedures to enhance quality and production.
• Conducted performance reviews to support employee development. Supervised and monitored production lines.
• Engineered and developed jigs and fixtures for enhanced employee performance and production.