Robert McDonald
MACKINAW
Summary
Detail-oriented welder with expertise in MIG and TIG welding techniques. Proficient in blueprint reading and welding inspection, ensuring product quality and process improvement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
RB White Inc.
Normal, IL
02.2014 - 06.2026
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to meet specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate welds and assembly.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve production efficiency.
Welder
BTD
Washington Il
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Optimized welding supply inventory, preventing project delays by ensuring all necessary materials were on hand.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Welder
Morton Metalcraft
Morton, IL
07.1992 - 08.2010
- Implemented process improvements that reduced rework rates and enhanced overall productivity.
- Led safety meetings, promoting adherence to industry regulations and fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Education
Welding Technology -
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-1991
High School Diploma -
Tremont High School
Tremont, IL05-1990
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Layout and fitting
- Wire feed machines
- Welding procedure specification
- Crane operation
- Welding inspection
- MIG welding
- Power tool operation
- Surface grinding
Timeline
Welder
RB White Inc.
02.2014 - 06.2026
Welder
BTD
11.2012 - 11.2013
Welder
Morton Metalcraft
07.1992 - 08.2010
Welding Technology -
Illinois Central College
High School Diploma -
Tremont High School