About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1924188
WELDER & FABRICATOR | SHOP SUPERVISOR | STRUCTURAL & INDUSTRIAL WELDING
Core Expertise
- 25+ years of welding and fabrication across industrial, manufacturing, and structural environments.
- Supervised shop operations and led welding crews of up to 10 technicians.
- Interpreted blueprints and performed fit-up, tack welding, and final weld passes for assemblies.
- Experienced in MIG, SMAW and flux-cored multi-position welding: flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead.
- Inspected weld quality, troubleshot defects, and enforced safety and preventive maintenance practices.
- Fabricated structural items including stairs, handrails, columns, beams, gates, and pipe fencing.
Project Background
- Led heavy fabrication shop work for structural steel components, assemblies, and production runs.
- Built and installed fuel islands, replaced field pumps, and supported terminal service assemblies.
- Produced custom gates, handrails, stairs, and specialty architectural metalwork from detailed blueprints.
- Managed production schedules, preventive maintenance, and daily shop performance to meet tight deadlines.
- Performed on-site field welding, fitting, and repair work for service and installation projects.
Key Skills
- MIG (GMAW) | SMAW (stick) | Flux-cored (FCAW) | Multi-position welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation | Fit-up & tack welding | Final weld passes | Weld inspection
- Shop supervision | Production scheduling | Crew leadership | Shift coordination
- Structural fabrication | Stairs, handrails, columns, beams | Architectural metalwork
- Fabrication tools & equipment | MIG guns, grinders, cutting torches | Tool maintenance
- Forklift operation | Material handling | Preventive maintenance | Equipment upkeep
Awards & Recognition
- AWS D1.1 code experience; certification currently not active
- Forklift certification
- CPR certified; valid driver's license
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned welder and fabrication leader with over 25 years of hands-on welding, fitting, and shop supervision experience. Proven ability to lead as a working foreman, coach technicians, inspect weld quality, and meet production and safety targets. Ready to provide immediate shop-floor leadership and improve team productivity while maintaining quality standards.
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