Austin Daugherty
Moss Point,MS
Summary
Highly skilled Structural Welder with comprehensive background in welding and fabrication. Demonstrated competency in different types of welding processes such as flux and stick welding. Strengths lie in reading blueprints, safety compliance, quality control, equipment maintenance and repair. Consistently improved production efficiency in previous roles through effective problem-solving skills and adaptation to new technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
Brown And Root Industries
Pass Christian, Mississippi
08.2025 - Current
- Fabricated metal structures using flux and stick welding
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to meet industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and risks.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
- Tested different types of welding equipment to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
Structural Welder
Bo-mac Contractors
Lake Charles, Louisiana
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Fabricated metal structures using stick and flux welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate assembly and installation.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and risks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Documented work progress and reported any issues to supervisors.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
Scaffold Builder
World Scaffold
Mobile, Alabama
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Constructed scaffolding structures for various construction projects.
- Inspected materials for quality and safety compliance before assembly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on sites.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during scaffold erection.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition daily.
- Assisted in training new workers on scaffold building techniques and safety.
- Disassembled scaffolding safely after project completion, ensuring site cleanliness.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding project progress and material needs.
- Transported tools, supplies, and materials needed for erecting or dismantling scaffolds using hand trucks or forklifts.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
Education
Southside High School
Southside , ALSkills
- Flux welding
- Stick welding
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Structural assembly
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Project completion
Timeline
Structural Welder
Brown And Root Industries
08.2025 - Current
Structural Welder
Bo-mac Contractors
09.2023 - 08.2025
Scaffold Builder
World Scaffold
06.2019 - 09.2023
Southside High School