Cameron Weidman
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Experienced Shop Foreman with 13 years in custom and industrial manufacturing, specializing in all aspects of welding processes. Skilled at leading teams to meet production goals while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Currently pursuing a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification to expand my expertise and further strengthen the team's skills and performance . Proven ability to streamline operations and foster a collaborative work environment. Dedicated to driving continuous improvement and delivering exceptional results in fast-paced manufacturing settings
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman & Quality
GSM Industrial
12.2023 - Current
- Lead and supervise a team of shop employees, ensuring a productive and safe working environment.
- Oversee daily operations, including scheduling projects, assigning jobs, and maintaining equipment in good, safe condition.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to review jobs and ensure production goals are met or exceeded.
- Conduct employee training, performance evaluations, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards and customer specifications.
- Address and resolve employee complaints, provide coaching, and foster a positive work environment.
- Ensure the facility is secured when unoccupied and that all safety protocols are followed.
- Maintain documentation of quality inspections and ensure customer satisfaction with product outcomes.
- On Time delivery YTD 98%
- Oversee a diverse range of projects, from small-scale jobs to large, high-value contracts, with budgets ranging from a few thousand dollars to over $1 million
Welding Team Lead
GSM Industrial
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Onboarded new team members by effectively conveying company procedures and safety protocols.
- Fostered a positive work environment through teamwork, open communication, and recognition initiatives.
- Set an example of excellence and professionalism, embodying company values.
- Mentored team members on essential job techniques for success.
- Collaborated with supervisors on open work orders and fabrication projects to optimize workflow.
Welder/Fitter
GSM Industrial Inc.
03.2013 - 01.2021
- Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc.
- Fabricate shop parts directly from blueprints
- Interpret verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints
- Fabricate and weld structural steel, pressure vessel's, stack's hopper's, silos, duct-work, and various other weldments
- Extensive work with stainless steel using GMAW/FCAW/GTAW
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
- Clamp and tack-weld components to achieve desired configurations
- Perform final assembly of various jobs
- Pipe fitting Pipe welding
- Piranha iron work
- Blow out machines, check welding leads and wiring, preventative maintenance
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools
Welder Fabricator
Goodhart Sons Inc.
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Used FCAW/GTAW/GMAW welding to build various products.
- Welded various types of weldments including ASME pressure vessels, structural steel, projects relating to hydro electric industry, and various other products.
- Followed company protocols and safety procedures to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Followed blueprints to create products according to specifications.
- Calculate dimensions for jobs by accurately adding and multiplying whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
- Utilized hand tools to bevel and prep metal surfaces for welding.
- Operated over head hoists/ cranes.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Certified Welding Inspector Prep Course
WTTI
Allentown, PA09.2024
CDL Class A - CDL Class A
LCCTC
Mount Joy, PA02.2022
High School Diploma -
Hempfield High School
Landisville, PA06.2012
Welding technologies - Welding
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Mount Joy, PA05.2012
Skills
- Fast-learner
- Decision Making
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible
- Responsible
Timeline
Shop Foreman & Quality
GSM Industrial
12.2023 - Current
Welding Team Lead
GSM Industrial
01.2021 - 12.2023
Welder/Fitter
GSM Industrial Inc.
03.2013 - 01.2021
Welder Fabricator
Goodhart Sons Inc.
12.2011 - 07.2012
Certificate of Completion - Certified Welding Inspector Prep Course
WTTI
CDL Class A - CDL Class A
LCCTC
High School Diploma -
Hempfield High School
Welding technologies - Welding
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
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