G Samuel Haven
Welder
Reno,NV
Summary
Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Experience with working at heights and in enclosed spaces. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Reno Floors
Reno, NV
12.2022 - Current
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Welder/Fabricator
NPSG
Reno, NV
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
Auto Body Repair Technician
R&D Body Worx
Fairfield, CA
07.2009 - 03.2019
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Picked up and removed debris from work areas to maintain safe and tidy shop.
- Removed body panels and stripped paint.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Assisted with painting and finishing work to return cars to showroom-ready status.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
- Prepared cost estimates for vehicle repairs and provided detailed documentation for customer review.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodland Adult Education
Woodland, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Wire feed machines
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Welder
Reno Floors
12.2022 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
NPSG
05.2019 - 12.2022
Auto Body Repair Technician
R&D Body Worx
07.2009 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Woodland Adult Education
05.2001 -
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