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Brian Kipkorir

Brian Kipkorir

Wrzesnia

Summary

  • Dedicated MIG 131 and MAG 135 welder with extensive experience at Solaris Bus and Coach, excelling in quality assurance and metal fabrication. I have experience in five welding types: 1G, 1F, 2G, 2F, 3G, 3F, 4G, and 4F. With experience in a variety of metals, including black steel, white steel, and aluminium.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot welding issues and ensure compliance with safety procedures. Recognized for attention to detail and effective team collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
  • Confident in reading blueprints, and accurately executing complex welds.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

MIG Welder

Solaris bus and Coach
Poznan
11.2024 - Current
  • Welding bus parts together. I attach the left and right sides of the bus together by welding the base, upper length, and corners.
  • Monitor welds for quality assurance purposes.
  • Troubleshoot welding problems as required.
  • Set up and operate MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
  • Fill gaps between parts using various types of filler materials, such as fluxes, rods, wires, and alloys.
  • Perform MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminium.

Welding Fabricator

Progres Stal and Fabricators
Wrzesnia
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
  • Fabricated metal components using techniques such as MIG 131 and MAG 135 welding.
  • Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards

Welder

Gestamp Polska
Wrzesnia
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Provided quality check of car parts from the robot welding area and corrected an incomplete weld.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Eldoret National Polytechnic
Kenya
10-2020

Some College (No Degree) - MIG Welding

Upper Silesian Institute of Technology
Poland

Skills

  • MIG 131 welding
  • MAG 135 welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Quality assurance
  • Welding equipment operation
  • Welding safety procedures
  • Blueprint reading
  • Welding troubleshooting
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Safety awareness
  • Weld repair techniques
  • Safety procedures

Languages

English
Professional
Swahili
Professional

Timeline

MIG Welder

Solaris bus and Coach
11.2024 - Current

Welding Fabricator

Progres Stal and Fabricators
09.2024 - 11.2024

Welder

Gestamp Polska
10.2022 - 09.2024

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Eldoret National Polytechnic

Some College (No Degree) - MIG Welding

Upper Silesian Institute of Technology
Brian Kipkorir