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Avery Gurney

Corvallis

Summary

Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces. Focused welder with 7 years of experience. Skilled at working with metal and various tools with commitment to efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism in all situations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder Fabricator LVL4

Entec EMI
01.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Lead a team of 2 to ensure extruder frames were done correctly and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Diagnosed and fixed design errors
  • Improved design of many components
  • Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.

Pipe Welder

Industrial Welding Service
04.2018 - 10.2020
  • Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and welding symbols for pipe installations.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively prioritizing and managing workload.
  • Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, RMD, Pulse and Stick welding processes for both carbon steel and stainless steel pipe
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
  • Assisted in minimizing material waste by accurately measuring and cutting pipes before welding them together
  • Delivered and installed parts made in the shop to the job location
  • Strengthened professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors by consistently demonstrating exceptional work ethic and dedication to project success.
  • Maintained a perfect x-ray history while in this company. x-rays were 70% of welds on single job

General Laborer

Custom Fencing
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
  • Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
  • Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Installed a variety of fence including welded pipe fence
  • Repaired equipment using a welding process
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions
  • Cut and welded material to make cattleguards
  • Ran various heavy equipment including skidsteers, front end loaders, backhoe, and tractors

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Williston State College
Williston, ND
05.2020

Skills

  • Wire Feed Machines
  • TIG Welding Expertise
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • Pipe Welding
  • Manual Dexterity
  • MIG Welding

Timeline

Welder Fabricator LVL4

Entec EMI
01.2021 - Current

Pipe Welder

Industrial Welding Service
04.2018 - 10.2020

General Laborer

Custom Fencing
05.2016 - 08.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Williston State College
Avery Gurney