Clinton Lee Tatum is seeking an administrative career in the manufacturing industry. He has over 10 years of experience as a welding technician and quality control technician for Caterpillar Forestry Division and Kysor/Warren. He has strong skills in welding fabrication, quality assurance processes, problem solving, and project management. Tatum has a certificate in IT from Columbus Technical College and experience in customer service from AutoZone.

1. Clinton Lee Tatum
(706) 366-6000 1235 Hogansville Rd. Apt 601 lilcountry6880@gmail.com
Lagrange, GA 30241
OBJECTIVES
Seeking a career in the administrative field with a passion for the manufacturing industry.
EDUCATION
Columbus Technical College
May 2003 - May 2004
A+ Net+ Certification preparation Certificate: IT, 2004
EXPERIENCE
Caterpillar Forestry Division – Welding Technician
May 2014 - Present
● Read technical welding fabrication Engineering drawings 2D and 3D.
● Spray Arc Welding fabrication of various components during assembly process (heavy and light welding).
● Ensure all pre-defined quality specifications are being met by performing Quality At Process (QAP) checks.
● Work directly with supplier quality, and assembly management in determining root causes of issues and the
appropriate countermeasures to solve the problem.
Kysor / Warren - June 2005 - May 2014
June 2005 - January 2010, ​Welding Technician
● Fabricate various refrigeration rack frames according to engineering drawings and specifications.
● Work with engineering to modify racks with any customer requested customized changes.
January 2010 - May 2015, ​Welding Quality Control Technician
● Assist Engineers determining root cause analysis on various issues with parts and assemblies.
● Improve work processes and work station efficiencies by implementing standard work instruction sheets and
work flow diagrams.
● Part of a cross functional team to create a cost savings project to eliminate unused parts and assemblies and
replace them with quality multi-purpose components.
AutoZone – Customer Service Representative
June 2004 - June 2005
● Perform various tasks involving technical related issues for customer vehicle concerns.
● Ensure customers receive the highest quality parts and services available.
SKILLS
­ Microsoft Office: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
­ Self-disciplined. Self motivated. Supervisory skills. Creative. Fast learner.
­ Partnered with Engineers to redesign function and aesthetics of various parts and assemblies.
­ Verify Bill Of Materials for parts and assemblies are correct for Quality and Cost Savings.
­ Sufficient knowledge of diagnosing and solving mechanical related issues on vehicles.
­ Excellent problem solving skills. Ability to make quick decisions for improvements in quality.
­ In depth working knowledge of vehicle mechanics. (external engine, exhaust system, brake system)