Steven Knox
Marietta
Summary
Experienced with welding instruction, emphasizing safety and skill mastery. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to engage students and elevate their welding proficiency. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices, ensuring high-quality learning experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
East Point, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Developed lesson plans to enhance student understanding of welding techniques.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions in various welding processes.
- Instructed students on safety protocols and equipment handling.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and feedback.
- Maintained classroom organization and ensured proper tool usage.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align with industry standards.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance instructional methodologies and outcomes.
Welder Fabricator
Zima INC.
Spartanburg, SC
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placement.
- Conducted quality inspections on completed welds to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and enhance efficiency.
- Trained junior welders on safety protocols and best practices in welding techniques.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine checks and minor repairs as needed.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Lead Welder
Eberspaecher
Spartanburg, SC
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Supervised welding operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality specifications.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on techniques and best practices for optimal performance.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in welding tasks.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and tools to maintain operational integrity and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot welding issues and refine design specifications.
- Led quality control initiatives, conducting tests to verify weld integrity and adherence to industry standards.
- Provided guidance and support for junior welders, fostering professional growth within the team.
Lead Welder
Venture Measurements
Spartanburg, SC
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Guide welders through daily task ensuring all deadlines were met.
- Managed material inventory for welding supplies, ensuring timely availability for production schedules.
- Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as Mig, Tig, and flux cored welding
- Precision Tig welding on Stainless steel and aluminum.
Supervisor
Ryerson Tull
Greenville, SC
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Led team to optimize operational workflows and enhance productivity.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of materials and supplies.
- Routing trucks for steel delivery.
- Relay key improvements to GM to gain more efficient working man hours.
- Always engaged in team improvements and safety improvements.
Welder Fabricator
Tate Metalworks
Roebuck, SC
04.2013 - 02.2016
- Read and review detailed prints to layout, fabricat and fit components
- Performed X-Ray welds on vessels, nozzels and manways.
- Used a number of tools to fit tanks together such as chain falls, bull pins, levels and clamps.
- Various material carbon, stainless, nickel, inconel, and hastelloy.
- All weld seams checked by NDT, X-Ray
- Fluxcored and Tig process
Education
Welding Certs. - Welding
Arc Labs
Piedmont, SC02-2013
Skills
- Welding safety procedures
- Welding codes and standards
- Carbon arc gouging
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Plasma cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Student engagement
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Non-destructive testing
- Advanced welding techniques
- Welding inspection
Timeline
Welding Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
05.2025 - Current
Welder Fabricator
Zima INC.
12.2021 - 05.2025
Lead Welder
Eberspaecher
03.2020 - 10.2021
Lead Welder
Venture Measurements
04.2018 - 03.2020
Supervisor
Ryerson Tull
02.2016 - 03.2018
Welder Fabricator
Tate Metalworks
04.2013 - 02.2016
Welding Certs. - Welding
Arc Labs