Fatai Fawaz Ishola
Welder
Okemorosun
Summary
Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivering high quality finishing output. Excellent attention to detail resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity. Operated machinery to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Olaiya Fabrication & Welding Company
Ajibade, Lagos
01.2011 - Current
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.
- Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Monitored and documented soldering results.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Education
BECE, NABTEB. - Welding
Government Technical College
Ado-Soba, Lagos, Nigeria. 01.2019 - 07.2022
Skills
Welding procedure specification
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BECE, NABTEB. - Welding
Government Technical College
01.2019 - 07.2022
Fabrication Welder
Olaiya Fabrication & Welding Company
01.2011 - Current
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