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Blaine Havens

Selah,WA

Summary

Skilled ASME pressure vessel welder specializing in FCAW, GTAW, and GMAW processes. Capable of interpreting blueprints for structural and custom fabrication, ensuring adherence to quality standards through thorough weld inspection. Experienced in operating grinders, cutters, and forklifts while promoting safety. Effective in problem-solving and team communication, enhancing production efficiency.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Welder

Morfab
Woodinville, Washington
02.2011 - Current

ASME pressure welding vessels. Duties include but not limited to FCAW/GTAW/GMAW/SAW along with laying out, fitting up, and fabricating a wide variety of high pressure ammonia vessels

Blueprint reading/fitting

Inspected welds and joints for quality and alignment.

Plasma arc gouging/cutting

Oxy-fuel cutting

Operate grinders, cutters, and hand tools to prepare Morfab metal parts for fabrication.

Operated drill press to create precise holes in materials

Horizontal bandsaw operator

Fabrication Welder

Stephens Metal Products
Yakima, Washington
09.2024 - 08.2026
  • Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
  • Welded metal assemblies in fabrication shop using MIG and stick processes.
  • Fitted steel components for welding in the production area to ensure proper alignment and preparation.
  • Inspected welds and joints for quality, alignment, and code compliance.
  • Operated grinders, cutters, and hand tools to prepare metal parts.
  • Maintained safe work practices while handling heavy materials and welding equipment.
  • Interpreted blueprints and measurements for structural and custom fabrication work.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, Wa
09.2017 - 06.2019

Everett Community College
Everett, WA

Skills

  • ASME vessel welding
  • FCAW welding
  • GTAW welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Weld inspection
  • Weld testing
  • Quality control
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Equipment operation
  • Workplace safety
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team communication

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

Stephens Metal Products
09.2024 - 08.2026

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology
09.2017 - 06.2019

Fabrication Welder

Morfab
02.2011 - Current

Everett Community College
Blaine Havens