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Blake Olinde

Neely,MS

Summary

Highly-motivated welder with desire to take on new challenges. Several years of experience, strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Carpenter Pole and Piling
Waynesboro, MS
09.2023 - Current
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal, vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Conducted TIG, stick, and MIG welding when needed.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, high-pressure air lines, and sheet metal.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.

Welder

Deep South Machine and Fabrication
Richton, MS
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Conducted flux core arc and stick welding when applicable.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.

Welder

TEI Construction Services
Duncan, SC
05.2018 - 04.2022
  • Ensured compliance with section B31 and R stamp code regulations by skillfully cutting, fitting, and welding boiler tube assemblies.
  • Replaced old boiler tube assemblies with new ones using proper rigging.
  • Performed TIG welding on boiler tubes to meet the strict x-ray standards of section B31.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.

Welder Helper

Trade Construction Co.
Zachary, LA
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assisted welders in machine setup, gaining knowledge of best practices.
  • Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
  • Learned to lay out and cut pipe to x-ray quality standards.
  • Read blueprints, sketches and job orders to determine the specific welding requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2018

Skills

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Fabrication
  • TIG, Stick, and MIG welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Structural welding
  • Pipe/tube welding
  • AWS certified
  • ISO9001 trained

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Welder

Carpenter Pole and Piling
09.2023 - Current

Welder

Deep South Machine and Fabrication
04.2022 - 09.2023

Welder

TEI Construction Services
05.2018 - 04.2022

Welder Helper

Trade Construction Co.
05.2017 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Central High School

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