Alvin Brown
La Grange
Summary
Accomplished Wire Welder at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, skilled in MIG welding and quality control. Proven ability to train apprentices and enhance safety protocols, ensuring compliance with code requirements. Recognized for effective communication and troubleshooting skills, contributing to a streamlined production process and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wire Welder/Manufacturing Production Associate
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
Westpoint
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Converting Operator
Kimberly-Clark
Lagrange
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored roll stock inventory levels to ensure adequate supply was available for production runs.
- Recorded production output, waste, and downtime data in logbooks.
- Assisted in training new personnel on the use of converting machinery and SOPs when needed.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with the converting machinery.
- Loaded rolls of material onto machines for processing.
- Maintained detailed records of all jobs processed throughout shift.
- Performed daily preventative maintenance checks on all equipment prior to start-up each day.
- Utilized various hand tools such as knives, scissors, when required during set-up or tear down operations.
- Conducted periodic inspections of raw materials for defects or inconsistencies prior to loading into machines.
Pan Press Operator
Trinidad Benham
Lagrange
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Feed sheets into press manually if necessary.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Place finished prints into containers for shipment or storage.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Maintain detailed logs of work performed including timesheets and materials used.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange Wilkinson High
Orangeburg, SC05-2000
Skills
- Wire welding
- Preventative maintenance
- Visual inspection
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Time management
- Product welding
- Hand-eye coordination
- Overhead welding
- Quality control
- Effective communication
- Flat welding
- MIG welding professional
Timeline
Wire Welder/Manufacturing Production Associate
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
01.2021 - 05.2025
Converting Operator
Kimberly-Clark
06.2019 - 06.2021
Pan Press Operator
Trinidad Benham
03.2016 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Orange Wilkinson High
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