LADERIUS SLAUGHTER
Louisville
Summary
Highly skilled Structural Welder with comprehensive background in welding and fabrication. Demonstrated competency in different types of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding. Strengths lie in reading blueprints, safety compliance, quality control, equipment maintenance and repair. Consistently improved production efficiency in previous roles through effective problem-solving skills and adaptation to new technologies.
Along with being strong in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder Journeyman
C2 Industrial Company
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using various welding techniques.
- Fabricate metal parts according to specifications and blueprints.
- Operate hand tools and machinery such as press brake machines for shaping metal.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and welding codes/standards.
- Perform quality checks on completed welds to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and objectives.
- Utilize basic math skills for measurements and calculations during fabrication processes.
- Able to MIG/Stick/Flux weld.
- Oxygen Acetylene cutting torch operation required.
Pipefitter Craftsman
The Industrial Company
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently.
- Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding.
- Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints.
- Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
- Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
- Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
- Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall.
- Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
- Hydro test piping systems.
Welder/Fitter
Navistar Defense
08.2022 - 10.2023
- MIG/Flux Welder of large metal military-based trailers and other equipment on a conveyor system.
- Test machines to confirm the presence or absence of issues, making recommendations for continued operation based on the results.
- Disassemble malfunctioning or damaged machines, performing welding repairs or replacing worn or broken parts to ensure the safe continued operation of the machines.
- Operate the repaired machine to confirm it is fully functional.
- Clean, test and lubricate machine parts every other day to keep them functioning properly.
Industrial Mechanical Millwright
The Industrial Company
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Mainly responsible for assembling and repairing machinery in a factory or manufacturing setting.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify mechanical issues.
- Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
Production Welder
Taylor Machine Works
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Weld large pieces of metal to build multi-million-dollar forklifts such as masks, carriages, boxes, and counterweights.
- Operate large overhead cranes.
- MIG Welding, also run stick and rods.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS -
BETHUNE COOKMAN UNIVERSITY
A.A. - PHYSICAL EDUCATION
COPIAH - LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIPLOMA -
LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Problem solving
- Attentive to detail
- Blueprint reading
- Metal fabrication
- Quality inspection
- MIG welding process
- Rigging equipment
- Machinery operation
- Piping installation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Cutting techniques
- Weld defects identification
- Non-destructive testing
- Grinding techniques
- Structural engineering
- Quality assurance
- Welding positions
- Error correction
- Visual inspection
Certifications
- Certified Welder
- OSHA
- Licensed Forklift Operator
- CPR/First Aid
- Work Keys -SILVER Award
- Safety Council/Basic Plus certified
Timeline
Structural Welder Journeyman
C2 Industrial Company
10.2024 - 04.2025
Pipefitter Craftsman
The Industrial Company
02.2024 - 10.2024
Welder/Fitter
Navistar Defense
08.2022 - 10.2023
Industrial Mechanical Millwright
The Industrial Company
09.2020 - 08.2022
Production Welder
Taylor Machine Works
10.2018 - 07.2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS -
BETHUNE COOKMAN UNIVERSITY
A.A. - PHYSICAL EDUCATION
COPIAH - LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIPLOMA -
LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL