Blake Bolander
Chanute
Summary
I am welder with proven expertise in structural welding and fabrication. Skilled in operating heavy machinery and interpreting blueprints, I excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating rapid learning abilities and decision-making process. My commitment to quality and efficiency has significantly contributed to project successes. I am a very hard worker and can do any job at hand. I have always been very committed to my job and worked hard to make the next step and opportunity in the company to better my self and my family.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Venablesconstruction
Dumas
02.2025 - Current
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Welder
TCI
Chanute
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Had to take a test to receive gas company papers
- Used skid steers to move dirt and other material and also used sky trac to lift and sort material
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Welder
Farrar Construction
Dover
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Had to take a welding test to receive welding papers for the gas company
- Used a grinder to prep each weld for the welding pass I was doing on the pipeline
- Set my welder to the right heat and setting to weld the pass I was welding
- Had to use mathematics and read blueprints to fabricate pig launchers and receivers for the pipeline
Welder
Genesis Endeavors
Chickasha
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Fit up pipe to all degree fittings to prepare for a weld
- Cut and bevel pipe and also use a grinder to prep for a weld
- Set my welding machine to the right setting for each pass for the weld
- Pull measurements for a fabrication piece to each compressor I was working on
- Lining up pipe to pipe with welding clamps for a weld
Welder
WHC Energy Services
Odessa
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bluestem
Leon, KS05-2012
Skills
- Structural welding
- Weld tacking
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Operate skid steers
- Operate forklifts
- Operate sky trac fork lifts
- Read blueprints
- Operate all hand tools
- Make fast decisions
- Learn fast once taught if I haven’t done it before
Timeline
Welder
Venablesconstruction
02.2025 - Current
Welder
TCI
03.2021 - 03.2024
Welder
Farrar Construction
03.2020 - 07.2020
Welder
Genesis Endeavors
04.2018 - 09.2018
Welder
WHC Energy Services
11.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Bluestem