Payne Alday

• Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
• Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
• Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
• Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
• Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

Blueprint Reading & Interpretation
TIG, MIG, Stick Welding
Mechanical System Diagnosis & Repair
Metal Fabrication & Assembly
Welding Safety Procedures
Pipefitting & Structural Welding
Equipment Maintenance
Quality Control
Welding Codes & Standards (e.g., AWS, ASME)
Maintenance of Heavy Machinery

• Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
• Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
• Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
• Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
• Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
• Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
• Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
• Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
• Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

• Worked collaboratively with other crew members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
• Used various safety protocols such as wearing protective gear while operating the hydroblaster machine.
• Maintained hydroblaster equipment and monitored pressure gauges to ensure proper operation.
• Recorded data from each job including time spent, materials used, and results achieved.
• Provided technical support and instruction when required regarding the use of the hydroblaster machine.
• Conducted routine maintenance on the hydroblaster machine including changing filters and checking fluid levels.
• Wrote machine operating instructions proactively for employee use and then wrote machine maintenance guide as requested by management.
• Trained and mentored new technicians on safe, effective and productive use and maintenance of equipment after being appointed lead technician.
• Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.