Blake Gadbury

• Perform various welding activities including welding, gas metal arc welding (GMAW, flux core arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and flame/plasma gouging/cutting

• Setup manual welding and flame/plasma cutting equipment by setting parameters and making adjustments

• Prepare welding joints and repair surface/weld imperfections using flame/plasma cutting equipment and grinding

• Perform product quality inspections and make corrections as required

• Operate material handling equipment, forklifts and rigging, to fit-up and relocate component rail fixtures

• Perform daily maintenance inspections on equipment and correct minor issues

• Coordinate with Manager and other Transport employees to prioritize workflow, schedules and deadlines

• Supervise Loading and Securement of Wind Turbine components in various Ports.

• Ensure Loading and Securement of Wind Turbine components to Rail cars done per Vestas Specification and AAR Open Top Loading Rules (OTLR)

• Record and Document Loading and Securement of Wind Turbine components to Railcars in app based reporting system.

• Verify Loading and Securement of Wind Turbine components done to specifications and work instructions.

• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment by following all safety protocols and performing routine housekeeping and workplace organization

• Perform activities of position as outlined in Vestas Work Instructions and Welding Process Specifications

• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to all Class 1-7 equipment, 20+ Ton Forklift, Tractor w/ 3 point, PTO, Front end Loader, Grader, Compaction Roller, Skid Steer, 12k+ Telescopic Forklift

• Perform fabrication and repair of mild steel components to base-level structures

• Perform railcar interface modification according to blueprints and specifications

• Review production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, installed, inspected, gathered, or distributed

• Perform various welding activities including welding, gas metal arc welding (GMAW, flux core arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and flame/plasma gouging/cutting

• Setup manual welding and flame/plasma cutting equipment by setting parameters and making adjustments

• Prepare welding joints and repair surface/weld imperfections using flame/plasma cutting equipment and grinding

• Perform product quality inspections and make corrections as required

• Operate material handling equipment, forklifts and rigging, to fit-up and relocate component rail fixtures

• Perform daily maintenance inspections on equipment and correct minor issues

• Coordinate with Customer and other Transport employees to prioritize workflow, schedules and deadlines

• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment by following all safety protocols and performing routine housekeeping and workplace organization

• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to all Class 1-7 equipment, 20+ Ton Forklift, Tractor w/ 3 point, PTO, Front end Loader, Grader, Compaction Roller, Skid Steer, 12k+ Telescopic Forklift

• Perform fabrication and repair of mild steel components to base-level structures

• Perform railcar interface modification according to blueprints and specifications

• Performed welding for Various oil companies, various contractors in Cheyenne area, farms and ranches.
• Skilled in all welding areas, Including SMAW,GMAW,GTAW,OAW, and OAC.
• Helped design and build various piping and structural components in oil industry.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc, Plasma torch, and grinder