Rex Shelton
Christiansburg
Summary
Im a dependable hard worker who will show up early and leave late. Im a critical thinker who learns fast and doesnt have to have someone over my shoulder at all times. I am very good at anything I put my mind to and looking for a career worthy company to work for
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welder
Imperial group
Christiansburg
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components accurately.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure precise fabrication of structures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Cleaned workpieces prior to welding using wire brushes, grinders or chemical solutions.
TIG Welder
Cms manufacturing
Christiansburg
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated TIG welding equipment to join metal components efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for welding specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Followed safety procedures to minimize risks in the welding environment.
- Performed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
- Processed welded component parts with use of machinery such as mills, lathes and grinders.
- Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
- Inspected finished products for defects or inconsistencies in the welds.
Plumber
United mechanical
Christiansburg
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Installed plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Conducted routine maintenance on pipes and fixtures.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues and provided effective solutions.
- Utilized plumbing tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations, and safety techniques.
Trailer repair
Kti
Christiansburg
03.2019 - 03.2021
- I made repairs to damaged trailers before they were loaded and on the road including repairing holes in floors, roofs and walls. Also replace broken eclip strap railing and base boards or broken jacks
Education
Welding Certification - Welding Program
New River Community College
Dublin, VA 03.2005 - 03.2006
Baisic Hydraulics And Metal Fab - Aviation Hydraulics And Framer
United States Navy
03.1999 - 03.2002
Pulaski Co. High School
Pulaski, VASkills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Metal fabrication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance
- Flux-cored arc welding
- MIG welding professional
- First aid training
- Worksite organization
- OSHA compliance
- Safety equipment usage
- TIG welding expert
- Hazardous material handling
- Welding symbols
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Multi-process welding
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Overhead welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Equipment Repair
- Blueprint reading
- Welding machine setup
- Precision measuring tools
- Torch cutting
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Personal protective equipment
- Plumbing maintenance
- Pipe installation
- Plumbing diagnostics
- Plumbing troubleshooting
- Plumbing equipment installation
- Plumbing codes
- Pipe cutting
- Plumbing material selection
- Pipe measuring
- Waste disposal systems
- Leak detection
- Pipe threading
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing repairs
- Fixture installation
- Power tool use
- Hand tool use
- Equipment safety
Timeline
Welder
Imperial group
03.2024 - 03.2025
TIG Welder
Cms manufacturing
03.2023 - 03.2024
Plumber
United mechanical
03.2021 - 03.2023
Trailer repair
Kti
03.2019 - 03.2021
Welding Certification - Welding Program
New River Community College
03.2005 - 03.2006
Baisic Hydraulics And Metal Fab - Aviation Hydraulics And Framer
United States Navy
03.1999 - 03.2002
Pulaski Co. High School