Ashton Howard
Salyersville,KY
Summary
I am a experienced welder out of Local 452 plumbers and pipefitters, where I went through a 5 year apprenticeship. During my apprenticeship i obtained various welding certifications, and skills. I received welding certifications using many different techniques on many different metals and how to operate different equipment. I have always enjoyed welding and want to teach others all of what I have learned so they can then use it in there careers.
Certifications Obtained through Local 452 :
- stick welding (carbon)
- tig welding (carbon and stainless steel)
Experienced Mig welder carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Welding Instructor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Welder
Logan Corporation
02.2023 - Current
- Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to project requirements.
- Improved overall product quality through thorough inspection of completed welds and addressing any defects promptly.
- Increased productivity by effectively using tools and machinery to prepare workpieces for welding.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by acting as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking assistance or advice in their own work-related tasks.
Welder
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 452
06.2015 - 02.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- 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.
- 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.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Education
5 Year Apprenticeship - Welding
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 452
Lexington, KY06.2020
No Degree - Welding
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland, KY06.2012
High School Diploma -
Magoffin County High School
Salyersville, KY05.2012
Skills
- Steel Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Vertical Welding
- Pipe welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Layout and Fitting
- Torch cutting
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Pipe fitting
- MIG welding
- Stick welding
- Tig welding
- Carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Teamwork and Communication
Timeline
Lead Welder
Logan Corporation
02.2023 - Current
Welder
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 452
06.2015 - 02.2023
5 Year Apprenticeship - Welding
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 452
No Degree - Welding
Ashland Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Magoffin County High School
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