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Benjamin Strang

Erie,PA

Summary

I have been a welder/fabricator for about 14 years including school. I am efficient with my work and I do tend to practice at home. I have comprehended easily with my own tools and equipment. I have my own sorts of equipment like a helmet, gloves, fire proof clothing, and other common uniform to welding. I do very well with hand-eye coordination and had much practice with different welds/fabs. I also have a Canada certification, as I am also AWS certified. I have a D11FluxCore certification as well. Over all I have a really good experience with this sort of job and am ready for projects.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Ridg-U-Rak
10.2014 - 09.2025

I did a lot of fabrication.

  • Assisted in preparing materials for welding processes.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance.
  • Learned various welding techniques under supervision.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
  • Adhered to quality standards during fabrication tasks.
  • Developed basic understanding of blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • 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.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
  • Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
  • Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.

Education

Welding Degree - Welding/Fabricating

Fortis College
Erie, PA
01-2014

Welding Deploma - Welding/Fabrication

Boces
Lakewood, NY
06-2007

Skills

  • Stick welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Layout and fitting
  • Critical thinking
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Structural welding
  • Steel fabrication
  • Arc welding
  • Flat welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Horizontal welding
  • MIG welding professional
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Wire feed machines
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Joint preparation
  • Oxy-acetylene welding
  • First aid training
  • Plasma arc welding
  • Time management
  • Safety equipment usage
  • Health and safety
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • OSHA compliance
  • Overhead welding
  • Welding safety
  • AWS certified
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • Weld tacking
  • Weld slagging
  • Product welding
  • Welding machine setup
  • Multi-process welding
  • MIG welding
  • Surface grinding

Timeline

Welder

Ridg-U-Rak
10.2014 - 09.2025

Welding Degree - Welding/Fabricating

Fortis College

Welding Deploma - Welding/Fabrication

Boces