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Benjamin Kittstein

10104 State Route 4, Lebanon,IL

Summary

Early-career welder with ASME Section IX pipe welding experience using SMAW and GTAW. Skilled in blueprint reading, precision fit-up, and custom fabrication for repair and structural work. Focus on code-compliant execution and accurate weld preparation.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural/Tube Welder

Enerfab
Marissa, Illinois
09.2026 - 10.2026
  • Completed pad welds on water wall surfaces to support repair work.
  • Removed damaged boiler tube sections and installed new tubing during boiler tube repairs.
  • Repaired ignitor sleeves to keep equipment in service.
  • Welded large flanges to complete required fabrication and repair tasks.

Fabrication/Welding

Kustom Welding Works
Lebanon, Illinois
12.2025 - 05.2026
  • Reconditioned trailer deck surfaces to support safe use.
  • Modified trailer fenders by cutting off damaged sections and rebuilding fitment.
  • Fabricated generator stands for Generac equipment.
  • Assembled and installed trailer gates.
  • Performed exhaust system work and repairs.

Fabricator/Welder

Reinneck Welding & Fabrication
Lebanon , IL
05.2024 - 05.2026
  • Support custom welding work for SpaceX projects.
  • Build custom railings, grab rails, and stair components.
  • Complete ornamental metalwork and follow blueprints and layouts to cut, fit, and assemble metal parts.
  • Measured and marked materials using tape measures, squares, and weld symbols.
  • Operated MIG and TIG equipment for structural and repair welding work.
  • Worked with pitch, angle, and run calculations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lebanon High School
Lebanon, IL

Welding -

Collinsville Area Vocational Center
Collinsville, IL

Professional Pipe Welding Program -

American Welding Academy
Union, MO

Skills

  • SMAW AWS D11 E-7018 3G w/backing plate
  • SMAW AWS D11 E-7018 4G w/backing plate
  • SMAW ASME Sec IX E-6010/E-7018 3G plate
  • SMAW ASME Sec IX E-6010/E-7018 6G pipe
  • GTAW/SMAW ASME Sec IX ER 70s/E-7018 Tig Root/Stick out 6G pipe
  • GTAW ASME Sec IX ER 70s-2 Tig out 6G pipe
  • OSHA 10 hour Certified
  • Forklift Certified

References

  • Kevin Harvey

Phone Number : 314-540-1593

Email : Gkweld@gmail.com

  • Mark Anderson

Phone Number : 618-520-2105

Email : strikethearc@gmail.com

Timeline

Structural/Tube Welder

Enerfab
09.2026 - 10.2026

Fabrication/Welding

Kustom Welding Works
12.2025 - 05.2026

Fabricator/Welder

Reinneck Welding & Fabrication
05.2024 - 05.2026

High School Diploma -

Lebanon High School

Welding -

Collinsville Area Vocational Center

Professional Pipe Welding Program -

American Welding Academy
Benjamin Kittstein