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Austin Bross

Dickinson

Summary

Accomplished Rig Welder with proven expertise, specializing in downhill and uphill welding procedures. Consistently produced x-ray quality welds while efficiently fabricating pipe systems. Demonstrated strong mathematical skills for precise measurements and effective communication to enhance team productivity. Committed to maintaining safety standards and exceeding production quotas.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Rig Welder (Contract - 75/hr)

WadeWorks LLC
05.2024 - 03.2025

-Efficiently fabricated flanges, pups, and fittings together.

-Demonstrated competent use in a level and square to fabricate.

-Pulled measurements accurately and demonstrated expertise in the use of math in pipefitting.

-Demonstrated the ability to two hole, square 45 degree fittings, 90's and more.

-Fabricated pipe with speed and accuracy on pipe sizes from 1" up to 16"

-Showed strong ability in different welding procedures and codes. (downhill or uphill)

-Produced x-ray quality welds in every fabricated piece.

-Used proper techniques for grinding and welding to complete x-ray repairs.

-Maintained welding truck and welding machine with general knowledge of motorized systems and all other tools needed to perform job swiftly.

-Used knowledge of metallurgy and visual inspection to guarantee quality welds.


Rig Welder (Contract - 90/hr)

Oilfield Support Services
01.2024 - 05.2024

-Showed expertise in pulling measurements and drawing isometric drawings.

-Fabricated spools and isometric drawings on-site or in a shop to the gas company's likings.

-Produced x-ray quality welds each and every time, with production quality speed

-Met weld quotas set by weldboss.

-Demonstrated high knowledge in dowhill and uphill welding procedures to meet demands.

-Stayed on top of safety standards and requirements desired by gas company.

-Effieciently welded and fabricated pipe to get oil production back up and running.


Fitter/Helper

Oilfield Support Services
03.2023 - 12.2023

-Helped welders improve production speed by fitting up piping with speed and ease to weld.

-Learned the pull of heat in a welding process and techniques to counter it.

-Showed knowledge in using grinder to grind beads, transition pipe, and create a square, clean bevel.

-Demonstrated use of hand torch to cut holes for thread o-lets

-Cut pups with a pipe beveler and showed expertise in speed and accuracy of cuts.

-Became knowledgeable in using a blue book to find pup lengths and rolling offset lengths.

-Stayed up to date with mandated safety equipment such as grinder guards, fr clothing, and eye protection.

-Proved knowledge in heat control and how to read a puddle and control a remote box.

-Used bevelers, hand torches, and cut off disks to correctly trouble shoot piping lines.

GTAW Welder

Atlanta Custom Fabricators
10.2022 - 01.2023

-Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

-Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.

-Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

-Welded stainless steel tubing in fillet weld position.

-Demonstrated heat control in GTAW welding.

-Utilized levels and squares to build pieces with professionalism and quality.

-Enhanced production efficiency with knowledge of fitting and welding.

-Troubleshot issues with fabricated pieces and weldments.

-Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.

GTAW Welder

Jeremiah's
08.2022 - 10.2022

-Provided efficiency in welding thin metal stainless steel exhaust products from sizes of 7 gauge down to 32 gauge.

-Understood the use of fine heat adjustment to weld thin metal without blowing through the product.

-Demonstrated knowledge of inspecting welds for continuities.

-Removed and repaired unfit welds with grinders and files.

-Fabricated thin metal duct products with quality and efficiency to meet shop quotas.

-Collaborated with coworkers to complete operations seamlessly.

Education

No Degree - Metallurgy And Welding

Georgia Trade School
Acworth, NH
06-2022

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School
Roswell, GA
05-2021

Skills

    Dowhill welding procedures and inspection

    Uphill welding procedures

    Pipeline welding operations

    Pipe fabrication and oil pad systems knowledge

    Squaring pipe

    Two holing and leveling pipe

    Performing x-ray welds and repairs

    Ability to pass a weld test and weld under pressure

    Pull measurements and calculate takeoffs

    Read stamping on fittings

    Fabricate pipe with or without a helper/fitter efficiently

Timeline

Rig Welder (Contract - 75/hr)

WadeWorks LLC
05.2024 - 03.2025

Rig Welder (Contract - 90/hr)

Oilfield Support Services
01.2024 - 05.2024

Fitter/Helper

Oilfield Support Services
03.2023 - 12.2023

GTAW Welder

Atlanta Custom Fabricators
10.2022 - 01.2023

GTAW Welder

Jeremiah's
08.2022 - 10.2022

No Degree - Metallurgy And Welding

Georgia Trade School

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School
Austin Bross