Joseph Heffernan
Greeley
Summary
Results-driven welder specializing in TIG welding, with a track record of fabricating precise components and conducting thorough inspections. Demonstrates leadership by training junior welders and maintaining high safety standards, contributing to a culture of excellence in the workplace.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Precision Aerospace TIG welder
prompting tool
Honesdale
03.2025 - Current
- Performed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- Fabricated metal components using TIG welding techniques and equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding specifications.
- Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
- Provided guidance to junior members of the team regarding TIG welding techniques.
- Trained new employees on proper safety protocols related to TIG welding operations.
- Inspected finished products for defects or inconsistencies in the welds.
- Conducted regular maintenance on welding tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted other welders in setting up their workstations for production tasks.
- Obtained four certifications in various welding materials, improving expertise and qualifications in the field.
- Utilized aluminum tacking skills to support welding projects and maintain high-quality standards.
- Acquired skills in laser welding to expand capabilities in precision metal fabrication.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the welding area and equipment.
Forklift Operator
Chewy
Jessup
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Moved products to designated storage spaces and manually unloaded and stacked boxes while ensuring adherence to safe lifting practices
- Maintained clean, unobstructed work area and promptly reported health and safety issues to supervisors
- Operated forklifts to transport products within the Chewy warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, maintaining organization in storage areas.
Mig Welder/Fabricator
Power Rails
Avoca
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Demonstrated physical strength and dexterity with strong attention to detail in welding tasks
- Prepared metals and work surfaces for safe, effective assemblage in welding projects
- Operated forklift to efficiently transport materials to welding worksites
- Performed any structural welding process assigned by my supervisor using mig welding processes
Dock Lead
Express Employment Professionals
Meriden
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Counted and tagged products from dock to be stored in areas for selectors
- Assisted team members with questions and procedures
- Responsible for making sure production goals were met
Crew Member
Moes Southwest Grill
South Windsor
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Utilized welding skills to grind stainless steel stove covers
- Cut up and welded other equipment to make something new
- Fulfilled all kitchen tasks such as keeping kitchen clean and sanitized
Education
Vocational/Technical Certification - Welding
Lincoln Tech
Windsor, CT03-2021
Diploma -
Wallenpaupack Area High School
Wallenpaupack, PASkills
- Mig Welding
- Arc welding
- TIG Welding
- GMAW Welding
- Flux cored welding
- blueprint interpretation
- welding inspection
- equipment maintenance
- stainless steel fabrication
- employee training
- attention to detail
- time management
- Welding fixture setup
- Aluminum fabrication
- Welding consumables management
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Welding safety procedures
- Precision welding
- Laser fabrication
- Team collaboration
- Visual inspection
- 4 aws D171 certifications
Certification
- GTAW .026 to 0.160 material group llb certification grove , prompton tool, 9/17/25
- GTAW .020 to 0.124 material group lA certification grove, prompton tool,6/4/26
- GTAW 0.024 to 0.144 material group llA certification fillet , prompton tool, 5/7/26
- GTAW 0.020 to 0.120 material group llA certification grove, prompton tool, 4/15/25
Timeline
Precision Aerospace TIG welder
prompting tool
03.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator
Chewy
03.2022 - 02.2025
Mig Welder/Fabricator
Power Rails
04.2021 - 02.2022
Dock Lead
Express Employment Professionals
02.2021 - 03.2021
Crew Member
Moes Southwest Grill
07.2020 - 12.2020
Vocational/Technical Certification - Welding
Lincoln Tech
Diploma -
Wallenpaupack Area High School