Hi, I’m
Arthur Willoughby
Houma,LA
Summary
I’ve been doing this trade for 30+ years welding as well as supervising and currently working on my CWI serts to end my career as a welding inspector and hopefully pass the trade to our young generation of welders to come.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
New Industries GroupMorgan City, LA
Welder
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Cameron, A SchlumbergerBerwick, LA
Welder Foreman
02.2016 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Balanced workload distribution among welders while maintaining high-quality output levels throughout each project phase.
- Coordinated with project managers to ensure accurate material procurement and allocation for projects.
- Collaborated with other foremen to streamline workflows for improved efficiency across teams.
- Troubleshot issues related to equipment or workflow inefficiencies, implementing effective solutions promptly.
- Conducted routine inspections of welding equipment, maintaining optimal performance levels and minimizing downtime.
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives within the team, driving innovation in welding techniques and processes.
- Reduced workplace accidents by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular safety training sessions.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing resource usage and reducing waste materials in the fabrication process.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and productivity.
- Managed a team of welders, ensuring timely project completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Golf Island Houma, LA
Welder
03.2013 - 04.2016
Job overview
- 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.
Education
Assumption High SchoolNapoleonville, LA
Welding/cutting from Welding Pipe/structure
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical Welding
- Structural welding
- Flat Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Horizontal Welding
- Wire feed machines
- Welding procedure specification
- Joint Preparation
- Welding Symbols
- Fire prevention
- Welding Techniques
- Arc welding
- Surface grinding
- Overhead Welding Position
- Flat Welding Position
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Portable Grinders
- Quality Inspection
Timeline
Welder
New Industries Group
05.2023 - Current
Welder Foreman
Cameron, A Schlumberger
02.2016 - 03.2023
Welder
Golf Island
03.2013 - 04.2016
Assumption High School
Welding/cutting from Welding Pipe/structure