Open To Work
Owusu Richmond
Accra
Work Preference
Summary
Accomplished Welding Fabricator at Welding, skilled in MIG and TIG techniques, with a strong focus on safety compliance and team collaboration. Successfully developed new fabrication processes, enhancing efficiency and quality. Adept at interpreting technical drawings, ensuring precision in component assembly and consistently meeting project specifications.
Work History
Welding Fabricator
Welding
Accra
07.2026 - 07.2026
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate components per specifications.
- Assisted in assembling metal structures and components for various projects.
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and materials in the workspace am good please help me.
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and materials in the workspace.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area for efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on time and accurately.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Applied sealants or protective coatings on completed assemblies as required.
- Developed test plans for verifying accuracy of fabricated components before shipment.
- Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Learned basic welding techniques and practices from senior fabricators.
- Supported experienced welders by preparing materials for welding processes.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings to understand fabrication requirements.
Education
Nsuatre Vocational Technical
Accra, Ghana 07-2026
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
Welding
07.2026 - 07.2026
Nsuatre Vocational Technical