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Anthony Ham

Spanish Fort,AL

Summary

Dedicated Structural Welder with extensive experience at Fluor, excelling in vertical and horizontal welding techniques. Proven ability to identify weld defects and ensure quality control while collaborating effectively with team members. Skilled in oxy-fuel cutting and committed to maintaining a safe job site through diligent cleanup and adherence to hot work permits.

Offering solid foundation in welding principles and strong desire to learn and excel in hands-on environment. Contributes understanding of safety standards and ability ensuring precision and quality.

Ready to use and develop skills in metal fabrication and welding techniques in Desired Position role.

Structural welding professional with proven track record in delivering precise welds on large-scale construction projects. Known for collaborating effectively with team members and adapting to changing project requirements.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Welder

Fluor
05.2025 - 06.2025

Remove old and damaged metal pulled measurements for new replacement metal tacked in new metal.


Fitted and stitched weld stiffen our metal and I beams. Sealed welded protection boxes around bolts.


Cleaned up drops trash and other unnecessary things around the job site.


Help others complete their task.

Structural Welder

Lawshe
10.2024 - 03.2025

I worked as a forklift operator using an extended boom forklift.


Demolition to work area in preparation for new metal to go in.


Cleaned area prepped workside fitted, new metal and tacked.


Once finished with installation fitting had supervisor confirmed project was ready and welded out.

Welder

Genesis
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • 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, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • 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.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.

Structural Welder

Richard Lawshe Construction
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Kept work area clean and organized.
  • Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
  • Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
  • Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Performed thorough inspections of completed welds, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality workmanship.
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Ran forklift and helped others with their projects.

Welder

Venture Dynamics
09.2019 - 02.2023
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
  • Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
  • Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
  • Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.
  • Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
  • Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
  • Increased operational lifespan of equipment with regular maintenance and timely repairs.
  • Optimized fuel usage during welding operations, contributing to cost savings and energy efficiency.
  • Operated and taut, how to operate forklifts and the crane.

Welder

Express Employment
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Built gates through measuring pipe cutting pipe, notching pipe and using the books They had there to get the correct measurements for the gate to fit.
  • Helped with inventory
  • Ran forklift to load materials on customers vehicle or trailer.
  • Unloaded materials being dropped off and properly filled out paperwork to be kept by office.
  • Cleaned the yard keeping a safe work space.
  • Kept a professional demeanor when dealing with customers.

Welder

3 Mile Creek and Drydock
12.2006 - 09.2015
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
  • Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
  • Optimized welding supply inventory, preventing project delays by ensuring all necessary materials were on hand.
  • Assisted in project estimation by providing accurate time and material assessments for welding tasks.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
  • Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.
  • Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
  • Increased operational lifespan of equipment with regular maintenance and timely repairs.
  • Operated and taught how to operate the Bobcat, Extend a boom forklift, the hydraulic crane and the friction crane.

Education

Graduate Certificate -

Daphne High School
Daphne, AL
06.2004

Skills

  • Personal protective equipment
  • Vertical welding
  • Horizontal welding
  • Grinding techniques
  • Confined space welding
  • Weld defects identification
  • Flux core welding
  • Fabrication
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Welding quality control
  • Welding positions
  • Cutting techniques
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Structural fabrication
  • Joint preparation
  • Welding standards
  • Welder qualification test
  • Plate welding
  • Carbon steel welding
  • Type industry background
  • Hot work permits
  • Finishing work
  • Worker training
  • Overhead welding
  • Grinding work
  • Job site preparation
  • Job planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Torch cutting
  • Site cleanup
  • Power tool operation
  • Reliability
  • Material handling
  • Heavy equipment operation

Timeline

Structural Welder

Fluor
05.2025 - 06.2025

Structural Welder

Lawshe
10.2024 - 03.2025

Welder

Genesis
05.2024 - 10.2024

Structural Welder

Richard Lawshe Construction
08.2023 - 05.2024

Welder

Venture Dynamics
09.2019 - 02.2023

Welder

Express Employment
03.2017 - 08.2019

Welder

3 Mile Creek and Drydock
12.2006 - 09.2015

Graduate Certificate -

Daphne High School
Anthony Ham