Aaron Ruth
Airville,PA
Summary
Experienced welder and fabricator skilled in multiple welding techniques and safety protocols. Proven track record in quality inspections and mentoring, ready to leverage expertise to drive exceptional results in fabrication and welding projects.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Kloeckner Metals
York, PA
03.2021 - Current
- Executed precision welding techniques on various metal types to meet project specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines.
- Operated cutting torches and plasma cutters for cutting and beveling steel plates.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on advanced welding techniques and troubleshooting.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including GMAW and FCAW Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly of structures.
Welder/Pipe Fabricator
GEA Refrigeration
York,Pa
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly of systems.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency in production processes.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Qualified in GMAW and GTAW in the 6G position
- Qualified in SAW heads and rolled plate used in ASME certified Vessels
Welder/ Stainless Pipe Fitter
SWF Industrial
Wrightsville, PA
03.2012 - 10.2017
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise execution of specifications.
- Conducted routine inspections on weld quality, identifying and resolving defects promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity in fabrication tasks.
- Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Completed welding projects using GTAW, GMAW, FCAW
Welder/Fabricator
Clark Machine Corporation
Baltimore, MD
01.2005 - 10.2017
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Lion Area Senior High School
Red Lion, PA06-2001
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Crane operation
- Pipe fitting
- Welding symbols
- Rigging techniques
- Power tools
- Qualified in GTAW, GMAW, SAW, FCAW in all positions
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Kloeckner Metals
03.2021 - Current
Welder/Pipe Fabricator
GEA Refrigeration
11.2018 - 03.2021
Welder/ Stainless Pipe Fitter
SWF Industrial
03.2012 - 10.2017
Welder/Fabricator
Clark Machine Corporation
01.2005 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Red Lion Area Senior High School