Overview
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Chad King

Hopkins

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Welder

Cl Fabrication
10.2022 - Current
  • Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding.
  • Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
  • Streamlined workflow processes through the development of optimized routines tailored to specific goals or objectives within each project phase.
  • 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.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by delivering custom welding projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.

Correctional Officer

MTC
03.2019 - 10.2022
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Machining

Focus (Kawasaki)
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Identified malfunctions or failures to troubleshoot issues by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Kept work areas clean and neat.
  • Follow standard operating procedures.

Production Welding

H&H Trailer
03.2013 - 07.2018
  • Performed basic mathematical computations to accurately measure surfaces and calculate materials needed.
  • Completed projects using steal GMAW and aluminun GMAW welding techniques.
  • Performed maintenance on workplace equipment when required.
  • Maintained work areas in a neat fashion and equipment in good working order.
  • Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools in the safest, most effective manner and according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for the job.
  • Followed the approved process for assembly.
  • Followed safe work practices instituted by the company.
  • Moved machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists.
  • Inspected all welded projects to ensure they met the blueprint specifications.
  • Assembled and disassembled pumping units and accessories.
  • Followed company protocols and safety procedures to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Followed company protocols and safety procedures to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Employed the use of basic math to perform calculations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
  • Identified issues and brought them to the job foreman to be resolved.
  • Adjusted welding technique to meet unique requirements of each job.

Welder Fabricator

Hull Trailers
04.2011 - 04.2013
  • Adjusted welding technique to meet unique requirements of each job.
  • Followed the approved process for assembly.
  • Identified issues and brought them to the job foreman to be resolved.
  • Followed company protocols and safety procedures to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for the job.
  • Moved machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists.
  • Performed basic mathematical computations to accurately measure surfaces and calculate materials needed.
  • Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools in the safest, most effective manner and according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Inspected all welded projects to ensure they met the blueprint specifications.
  • Followed blueprints to create products according to specifications.
  • Maintained work areas in a neat fashion and equipment in good working order.
  • Followed safe work practices instituted by the company.
  • Performed maintenance on workplace equipment when required.
  • Assembled and disassembled pumping units and accessories.

Machine Operator

Laclede
05.2004 - 2010
  • Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products.
  • Adjusted alignment  of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment.
  • Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance.
  • Kept work areas clean and neat.
  • Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
  • Read and followed standard operating procedures.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions.
  • Responsible for achieving production requirements.
  • Employed different welding techniques to assemble parts and components.

Education

GED - undefined

Maryville High School
Maryville, MO

Auto Collision Repair - undefined

Northwest Technical School
Maryville, MO
1990

Welding Certificate - undefined

Northwest Technical School
Maryville, MO
1990

Skills

  • Welding and fabrication
  • Blueprints and specifications
  • Safety awareness
  • Quality checks

Timeline

Lead Welder

Cl Fabrication
10.2022 - Current

Correctional Officer

MTC
03.2019 - 10.2022

Machining

Focus (Kawasaki)
07.2018 - 06.2019

Production Welding

H&H Trailer
03.2013 - 07.2018

Welder Fabricator

Hull Trailers
04.2011 - 04.2013

Machine Operator

Laclede
05.2004 - 2010

GED - undefined

Maryville High School

Auto Collision Repair - undefined

Northwest Technical School

Welding Certificate - undefined

Northwest Technical School

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