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Alexander Theis

Pflugerville,TX

Summary

Highly skilled and professional welder with a track record of tackling demanding tasks in industrial settings. Renowned for maintaining high welding standards and ensuring strict safety compliance, known for reliable performance. Collaborative and adaptable team player focused on achieving operational goals. Expertise in MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW, SAW and arc welding techniques, bringing a comprehensive skill set to any welding project.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Weld Technician

Marmen Energy
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted Maintenance department with servicing welders and other heavy duty equipment
  • Build/Create PSTs to make sure all new and prior existing projects run smoothly, controlling heat input and welding parameters to guarantee we are within our WPS specs
  • Work as a team to solve various obstacles that surfaced with new projects and repairs
  • Work and Mentor new guys in every department to make sure they understand our objectives and standards in welding quality
  • Training new guys for their department and helping them learn to do the job to quality standard
  • Operate many hand tools, power tools, welders, grinders
  • Drive and operate a variety of heavy machinery, such as fork lifts, telescopic handlers, scissor lifts
  • Welding using GMAW,FCAW,SMAW,GTAW,SAW ( Most repairs required SAW/FCAW due to the heavy plate thickness we would be using for the projects)
  • Basic Mechanical problem diagnosis along with electrical diagnosis of welding machines
  • Advanced personal professional development through ongoing training courses, workshops, and certifications within the welding industry.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in cross-functional teams focused on identifying areas for process enhancements in the welding department.
  • Reduced production downtime by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing welding machines in a timely manner.
  • Advanced personal professional development through ongoing training courses, workshops, and certifications within the welding industry.
  • Reduced project lead times staying updated latest industry trends technologies applying them efficiently in daily tasks.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by effectively communicating with peers, supervisors, and engineers regarding project statuses, challenges, and successes.
  • Increased productivity by consistently meeting project deadlines through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Upheld company reputation delivering aesthetically pleasing welds consistently meeting customer expectations.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in various types of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, flux-cored, and submerged arc techniques.
  • Maintained high-quality standards during fabrication processes by monitoring welds visually inspecting them after completion.
  • Contributed to cost savings efforts by selecting optimal materials and consumables for each welding task.
  • Assisted other technicians improve their skills providing guidance mentoring when needed fostering collaborative work environment.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to interpret blueprints accurately ensuring correct alignment of structures according to specifications.
  • Streamlined work processes with proper documentation of weld parameters, settings used during projects for future reference.
  • Expanded professional network attending welding conferences, seminars and trade shows staying informed on new developments within the field.
  • Maximized weld integrity through precise preparation of materials prior to joining them together using appropriate techniques like beveling or grinding edges.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency by collaborating with team members to develop and implement standard operating procedures for welding tasks.
  • Improved overall weld performance by conducting regular preventive maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
  • Enhanced weld quality by performing thorough inspections and implementing necessary adjustments to welding equipment.
  • Measured and accurately cut pieces for joining and fabrication work.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for welding team.
  • Fabricated and welded aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel to form parts used in production processes.
  • Upheld strict compliance with internal safety standards and OSHA requirements.
  • Ground off imperfections before and after completing welds.
  • Completed manual, semi-automatic and mechanized welds for different projects.
  • Assembled and staged welding solutions to demonstrate techniques to non-technical personnel.
  • Trained customers and employees on safe and correct setup of welding systems.
  • Logged daily welding activities with associated hours, supply use and maintenance work.
  • Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.

Package Handler

UPS
11.2018 - Current
  • My role was to help around the warehouse safely and efficiently
  • I had to do a variety of tasks such as load and unload packages from trucks leaving and arriving to the facility

Welder

Marmen Energy
07.2019 - 04.2023
  • My role is to fit up and weld the doors that go into the wind towers
  • I would weld around 18-20ft using a dual shielded flux-core wire
  • I would also do many weld repairs, perform VT(Visual Testing), cracks/MT
  • I also performed an excessive amount of grinding using multiple grinding attachments
  • 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 MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
  • Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
  • Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
  • Led team training sessions, boosting overall skill levels with advanced welding techniques.
  • Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.
  • Worked all over the shop in various departments, making critical weld repairs in various positions
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.

Delivery Driver

Domino’s Pizza
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • My role was to deliver to customers in a timely and safe manner
  • I was also responsible for cleaning, and operating the oven, cut table, computers, and the make line
  • I communicated with customers in person on a delivery, in person at the store and over the phone daily

Education

WELDING SPECIALIST WITH PIPEFITTING -

TULSA WELDING SCHOOL
06.2019

WELDING SPECIALIST -

TULSA WELDING SCHOOL
03.2019

High School Diploma -

Hendrickson High School
06.2018

Skills

  • Electrode Utilization
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Fitting & Piping System Layouts
  • Structural Steel Welding
  • Pipe Welding
  • Welding Techniques
  • Metal Cutting
  • Pipe Preparation
  • Welding Processes
  • Plate & Pipe Beveling
  • Hand Torch Operation
  • Grinder Operation
  • Air Carbon Arc Gouging
  • Natural Gas Cutting
  • UT Repairs
  • VT Repairs
  • M/T Repairs
  • Overhead Crane Operation
  • Grinding and finishing
  • Power tool safety
  • Hand tool safety
  • Crane and rigging safety
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Plasma cutting
  • Visual inspection techniques
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Confined space welding
  • Aluminum welding
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Weld repair techniques
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Magnetic particle testing
  • Welding fixture setup
  • Heat treatment processes
  • Welding symbols interpretation
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Cast iron welding
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Dye penetrant testing
  • Submerged arc welding
  • Air carbon arc gouging
  • Structural steel welding
  • Robotic welding operation
  • Welding in various positions
  • Joint design principles
  • Welding distortion control
  • Welding consumables selection
  • Weld quality control
  • Preheating and Post-weld heat treatment
  • Pipe welding techniques
  • Welding safety practices
  • Manual metal arc cutting
  • Visual inspection
  • Material preparation
  • Welding safety
  • Welding inspection
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Torch cutting
  • Multitasking
  • Material handling
  • Flux core welding
  • Continuous improvement
  • Stainless steel welding

Certification

3G FCAW AWS certified

SAW AWS certified

GMAW AWS certified

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Weld Technician

Marmen Energy
04.2023 - Current

Welder

Marmen Energy
07.2019 - 04.2023

Package Handler

UPS
11.2018 - Current

Delivery Driver

Domino’s Pizza
10.2017 - 08.2018

WELDING SPECIALIST -

TULSA WELDING SCHOOL

High School Diploma -

Hendrickson High School

WELDING SPECIALIST WITH PIPEFITTING -

TULSA WELDING SCHOOL

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