Brian Sharer
Poplar Grove
Summary
Skilled welder with proven expertise in welding techniques, blueprint interpretation, and safety compliance. Committed to ensuring quality inspection and maintaining organized workspaces to enhance productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tank Welder
Hennig
Machesney Park
03.2025 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for fabrication projects.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during welding processes.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
Welder
Morgan Truck Body
Janesville
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated welding equipment to assemble metal structures and components efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for safety and efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards in the work environment.
- Utilized hand tools to prepare materials for welding processes effectively.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Welder
Arntzencorp
Sharon
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated welding equipment to assemble metal structures and components efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to maintain operational continuity.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards in the work environment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
Marine Welder
Serco Sodexo Defence Services
Chesapeake
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Fabricated metal components using various welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project specifications.
- Operated welding machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with industry standards.
Structural Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Maintained welding equipment and tools for safe operation and longevity.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations in a shipbuilding environment.
- Assisted in training junior welders on techniques and best practices.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
Lifeguard Assistant Manager
Ymca South Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Supervised lifeguard staff during shifts to ensure safety and compliance.
- Trained new lifeguards on emergency procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated pool schedules and activities for member engagement.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pool area and equipment.
- Assisted in managing daily operations of aquatic programs at YMCA facilities.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, administering first aid as needed.
- Fostered a positive environment for members through excellent customer service.
- Ensured that all necessary lifesaving equipment was properly stocked and maintained at all times.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, ordering supplies, and maintaining inventory levels.
- Monitored performance of lifeguards to ensure they met quality standards established by the organization.
- Managed team of lifeguards by providing direction and feedback on job performance.
- Enforced rules governing use of the facility while ensuring patron safety at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, payroll, incident reports, and other related documents.
- Ensured proper maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of pool facilities and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson Highschool
Portsmouth06-2012
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Quality inspection
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Pipe welding techniques
- Submerged arc welding
- Joint preparation
- Confined space welding
- Cutting processes
- Horizontal welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Vertical welding
- Weld repair techniques
- Welding safety procedures
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Heat treatment methods
- Flat position welding
- Pressure vessel welding
- Overhead welding
- Multi-process welding
- Steel fabrication
- Welding
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- MIG welding professional
- Crane operation
- Forklift operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tank Welder
Hennig
03.2025 - Current
Welder
Morgan Truck Body
10.2024 - 03.2025
Welder
Arntzencorp
03.2024 - 10.2024
Marine Welder
Serco Sodexo Defence Services
10.2023 - 11.2023
Structural Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2018 - 10.2023
Lifeguard Assistant Manager
Ymca South Hampton Roads
06.2013 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson Highschool