Nicholas Shelton

• Assisted in maintaining and repairing machinery to ensure optimal operation.
• Learned safety protocols and best practices for working with heavy equipment.
• Operated hand tools and power tools to perform basic mechanical tasks.
• Participated in troubleshooting machinery issues to minimize downtime.
• Conducted routine inspections on mechanical systems for preventive maintenance.
• Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
• Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
• Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.

• Oversaw daily shipping operations ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Trained new staff on safety protocols and efficient packing techniques.
• Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce errors and improve accuracy.
• Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
• Assisted in maintaining a safe working environment by following established workplace safety guidelines.

Welder/Fabricator

• Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise welds.
• Conducted quality inspections to maintain adherence to safety standards.
• Trained junior welders on best practices and equipment operation.
• Maintained equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
• Oversaw project timelines, ensuring timely completion of welding tasks.
• 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.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.