David Bruce
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated welding professional with over 25+years of experience in metal fabrication. Expertise in ensuring safety compliance and quality control, leading to reduced material waste and increased operational efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Welder( Boilermaker)
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
Kansas City, KS
05.1999 - 04.2026
- Fabricated custom parts using various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding based on project requirements.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintaining a clean work area.
- Assisted in the preparation of materials for welding, ensuring smooth workflow throughout the fabrication process.
- Collaborated with team members, resulting in seamless communication and efficient project completion.
- Reduced material waste by accurately cutting materials and utilizing appropriate welding techniques.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, ground and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- 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.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Tank Welder
Ameri Tank
Kansas City, MO
05.1996 - 05.1999
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various tank components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise fabrication tasks and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance production efficiency and streamline workflow processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Implemented quality control measures to inspect weld integrity, ensuring adherence to industry standards and safety regulations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting welding issues, contributing solutions that improved overall production efficiency.
- Led efforts in maintaining a clean, organized workspace, fostering a safe environment for all team members.
- 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.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
- Increased operational lifespan of equipment with regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Solved complex welding challenges by applying specialized techniques in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
- Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
- Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.
- 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.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, ground and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- 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.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkhill Sr High School
Kansas City, MOWelding Certificate - welding
Platte County Vocational Tec
Platte City, MOSkills
- Welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Stick welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Machine adjusting
- Torch cutting
- Metal cutting
- Joint preparation
- Surface preparation
- Parts fabrication
- Fabrication
- Equipment operation
- Power tool operation
- Wire feed machines
- Crane operation
- Overhead crane operation
- Brake press operation
- Weld inspection
- Quality assurance
- Emergency response readiness
- Safety procedures
- Welding safety
- Personal protective equipment
- Measurement tools
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Machine operation
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Power tools operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Machine operation
Timeline
Shop Welder( Boilermaker)
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
05.1999 - 04.2026
Tank Welder
Ameri Tank
05.1996 - 05.1999
High School Diploma -
Parkhill Sr High School
Welding Certificate - welding
Platte County Vocational Tec