Bruce Hoffert
Reading
Summary
Skilled in metal fabrication and blueprint reading, I enhanced production efficiency and weld quality at Tab Industries. My expertise in various welding techniques, combined with a commitment to safety and superior craftsmanship, contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects. Demonstrating strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, I consistently achieved high standards in welding safety and equipment maintenance.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Fabrication
Tab Industries
- Assembled components to meet production specifications.
- Conducted tests to ensure weld quality.
- Improved production efficiency by maintaining welding equipment.
- Inspected welds for defects, meeting quality standards.
- Welded metal components to construct structural frameworks.
- Enhanced team efficiency by coordinating with other welders.
- Improved weld quality with precise measurements and techniques.
- Cleaned and maintained tools and equipment for optimal operation.
- Fabricated new metal components to replace damaged parts.
- Operated welding machines for manufacturing processes.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure proper assembly and welding.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to ensure safety.
Welding Fabricator
Rose Corps
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
- Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
- Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals.
- Maintained superior craftsmanship standards while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to strict safety guidelines and wearing appropriate protective gear.
- Ensured optimal performance from all tools and equipment through routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects as an integral member of a highly-skilled team.
Welder
Steelco
01.2014 - 07.2018
- 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.
Education
Diploma - General
Governor Mifflin SHS
Shillington Pa06.1983
Skills
- Metal fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Arc welding
- Mig welding
- Welding safety
- Welding equipment
- Joint preparation
- Production welding
- Structural welding
- Welding repairs
- Welding automation
Additional Information
I also worked at the Philly Shipyard from2000 to 2007 ,where I pretty much gained all the knowledge I used in the jobs to come ,including a variety of weld certs
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
Rose Corps
01.2019 - 01.2021
Welder
Steelco
01.2014 - 07.2018
Welder Fabrication
Tab Industries
Diploma - General
Governor Mifflin SHS
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