Welding Lead – Valor Steel

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3811142

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 3811142

WELDER & FABRICATOR | TIG, MIG, STRUCTURAL & PROTOTYPE FABRICATION

Core Expertise

  • Precision TIG welding of stainless steel for commercial and industrial equipment.
  • Prototype fabrication and fixture development alongside advanced manufacturing engineering teams.
  • Structural and sheet-metal welding including aluminum, mild steel, and heavy fabrication.
  • Reading and interpreting engineered drawings, fit-up, assembly, and dimensional inspection.
  • Crew supervision, process improvements, and coordinating production to meet delivery schedules.

Project Background

  • Fabricated stainless commercial kitchen assemblies from drawings, meeting visual and strength standards.
  • Supported electric and hybrid heavy-vehicle prototype builds, producing aluminum and steel components.
  • Led conveyor system design and fabrication to improve material flow and production efficiency.
  • Performed field repairs and structural welding on heavy equipment; repairs passed Certified Welding Inspector review.
  • Developed fixtures and plasma-cut components for prototype and small-batch production runs.

Key Skills

  • TIG | MIG | FCAW (dual shield) | Stick welding
  • Stainless steel | Aluminum | Mild steel | Structural & sheet metal fabrication
  • Blueprint reading | Engineered plan interpretation | Fit‑up & assembly
  • Dimensional inspection | Calipers | Micrometers | Weld quality assessment
  • CNC plasma cutting | CNC programming | Plasma cutting | Arc gouging
  • Fixture fabrication | Prototype development | Process improvement
  • Crew supervision | Forklift operation | Hand & power tools

Awards & Recognition

  • OSHA 10 Hour safety certification
  • Welding certification (shop-level)
  • Forklift operator certification

Why Interview this Candidate?

Experienced welder/fabricator with 10+ years across manufacturing, structural, prototype, and field repair environments. Demonstrated ability to produce precision stainless TIG work and lead small teams while improving shop throughput. Delivered repairs inspected and certified by a Certified Welding Inspector and supported prototype builds with advanced manufacturing engineers. Willing to obtain formal AWS certification if required.

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