1. Summary
Highlights
Accomplishments
THOMAS MARTIN
219 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 knowledge
of structural, mild and stainless steel and aluminum. Vast knowledge of stainless steel
structures, as well as maintenance and repair and forklift operation. Skilled in fabrication,
interpreting blueprints and drawing.
Certifications:
Real Estate Inspection: Advanced Techniques
Structural
Electrical
Mechanical
Standards
Plumbing
Electrical
Appliance
OSHA
30 hours Construction Safety and Health
30 hours General Industry and Health
TIG welding expert
Expert in stick welding
Reading and fabricating drawings,
models and blueprints
Flux core (FCAW) welding
Sheet metal fabrication
AWS certified
Available to work nights and weekends
Available to work extended hours
Service agreement with Pinnacle Foods:
Designed, fabricated, repaired and installed machine guarding on Cartoner, unguarded
shafts or keyed shafts, in-running nip points, upgraded of guarding on bagger lines, air
cylinder Rams and Overhead conveyors on power pulleys and idler return pulleys
Design and Fabricated
Small electric air craft toter
Aerators
Trailers (any size)
Hoists
Bariatric ambulance ramp/lifts
Firepits/BBQ pits
Machine guarding
Custom residential railing
Boat lifts

2. Experience
Education
Jun 2012 to CurrentOwner/operator
Precision Welding and Fabrication － Centralia, IL
Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding
equipment.Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.Installed fabricated metal
components 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 construction
machinery, including aircraft, boat lifts, farm equipment, water tower and ambulance
services
Jan 1987 to Jan 1988Co owner/operator
Furlong and Martin Excavating － Centralia, IL
General Excavating services. licensed private septic installer.
Jan 1989 to Jan 2004Ground Operator
Southwest Airlines － San Antonio, Tx
Responsibilities: ensuring all loading and unloading of aircraft while performing weight and
balance to ensure aircraft efficiency.
Jan 2006 to Mar 2009Grade Checker and Equipment Operator
Kiewitt Construction － San Antonio, Tx
Responsible for setting all grade stakes and ensuring that equipment operators adhere to
engineer specs
Operated wide variety of construction equipment including Front end loader, track hoe,
dozer, roller and compactor
1986Bachelor of Science, Biology
Ole Miss － Oxford, Mississppi, USA
2011Certification , Welding
Kaskaskia College － Centralia, IL, USA
Welder and welding Operator Certification
2007Select One, Continuing Education
San Antonio College － San Antonio, Tx, USA
Real Estate Inspection: Advanced Techniques