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THOMAS MARTIN219 Country Club Road, Centralia, IL 62801 | C: 618-339-8887 | tdmartin64@att.net

MIG welding specialist proficient in using torch, plasma, air sac, stick weld and forklifts.Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Extensive knowledgeof structural, mild and stainless steel and aluminum. Vast knowledge of stainless steelstructures, as well as maintenance and repair and forklift operation. Skilled in fabrication,interpreting blueprints and drawing.

Certifications:  Real Estate Inspection: Advanced Techniques

StructuralElectricalMechanicalStandardsPlumbingElectricalAppliance

OSHA30 hours Construction Safety and Health30 hours General Industry and Health

TIG welding expertExpert in stick weldingReading and fabricating drawings,models and blueprintsFlux core (FCAW) weldingSheet metal fabricationAWS certifiedAvailable to work nights and weekendsAvailable to work extended hours

Service agreement with Pinnacle Foods:Designed, fabricated, repaired and installed machine guarding on Cartoner, unguardedshafts or keyed shafts, in-running nip points, upgraded of guarding on bagger lines, aircylinder Rams and Overhead conveyors on power pulleys and idler return pulleys

Design and FabricatedSmall electric air craft toterAeratorsTrailers (any size)HoistsBariatric ambulance ramp/liftsFirepits/BBQ pitsMachine guardingCustom residential railingBoat lifts

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Jun 2012 to CurrentOwner/operatorPrecision Welding and Fabrication － Centralia, ILHeated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc weldingequipment.Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.Installed fabricated metalcomponents and guarding in large processing plant.Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.Fabricated, Designed, fabricated, repaired and maintained heavy-duty and constructionmachinery, including aircraft, boat lifts, farm equipment, water tower and ambulanceservices

Jan 1987 to Jan 1988Co owner/operatorFurlong and Martin Excavating － Centralia, ILGeneral Excavating services. licensed private septic installer.

Jan 1989 to Jan 2004Ground OperatorSouthwest Airlines － San Antonio, TxResponsibilities: ensuring all loading and unloading of aircraft while performing weight andbalance to ensure aircraft efficiency.

Jan 2006 to Mar 2009Grade Checker and Equipment OperatorKiewitt Construction － San Antonio, TxResponsible for setting all grade stakes and ensuring that equipment operators adhere toengineer specsOperated wide variety of construction equipment including Front end loader, track hoe,dozer, roller and compactor

1986Bachelor of Science, BiologyOle Miss － Oxford, Mississppi, USA

2011Certification , WeldingKaskaskia College － Centralia, IL, USAWelder and welding Operator Certification

2007Select One, Continuing EducationSan Antonio College － San Antonio, Tx, USAReal Estate Inspection: Advanced Techniques