Jason Allen
Saint Joseph
Summary
Skilled welder with a strong commitment to quality and safety in all operations. Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements that enhance team collaboration and optimize workflows. Proven track record of increasing productivity through effective teamwork and strategic initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
welder
Altec Industries
Saint Joseph
09.2005 - 02.2026
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines during welding tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to assemble components efficiently, ensuring timely project completion.
- Participated in training sessions to refine welding techniques, enhancing overall team skill levels.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to ensure proper maintenance.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine welding specifications and procedures.
- Inspected finished welds for quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Maintained welding equipment and tools for optimal performance.
- Trained new welders on safety protocols and best practices.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions during production runs.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all tasks.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Marked materials with job numbers and identification tags for easy tracking.
- Mentored junior staff to enhance their skills and knowledge in operations.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to align project goals and streamline workflows.
- Worked with other group leaders to identify and resolve issues between teams.
- Provided assistance with conflict resolution among team members.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
- Communicated objectives and implementation tactics to meet organizational goals.
- Motivated teams to reach their highest potential by setting achievable goals.
- Coached and developed direct reports to lead problem-solving activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trenton High
Trenton, MO05-1997
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Grand River Tech
Chillicothe, MO05-1997
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation and reading
- Welding techniques and MIG welding
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection and assurance
- Safety compliance
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement
- Employee training and development
- Parts fabrication and layout
Timeline
welder
Altec Industries
09.2005 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
Trenton High
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Grand River Tech