Blake Tanner
Jay,Oklahoma
Summary
Reliable candidate with welding experience in various metals and alloys. Skilled in operating welding equipment, such as MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Cored. Committed to safety and quality assurance.
Professional welder with solid background in pipe welding and fabrication. Skilled in various welding techniques, including TIG, MIG, and Stick welding, with strong emphasis on safety and precision. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing project requirements. Consistently delivers high-quality work, ensuring optimal performance and durability of welded structures.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
McIntosh Corporation
Tulsa, OK
2025 - 2026
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication of parts.
- Conducted routine inspections of welded joints for integrity and compliance with specifications.
- Assisted in training new welders on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Solved complex welding challenges by applying specialized techniques in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, ensuring adherence to safety standards at all times.
- Fabricated components using TIG welding techniques to ensure structural integrity.
- Improved project efficiency by executing precise pipe welding tasks using various techniques, including TIG, MIG, and stick welding.
- Secured parts in position by bolting , clamping and tack-welding pieces.
Welder
Cobb Mechanical
Tahlequah, OK
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production workflow and efficiency.
- Utilized various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding to produce high-quality welds consistently.
- Welded structural type steel, aluminum, stainless steel and pipe materials using tig, mig and stick welding techniques.
- Completed complex welding tasks using various techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
- Expanded knowledge of different welding processes, including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, through hands-on experience and training sessions.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
Aviation Ordnanceman
Navy
San Diego, California
09.2018 - 12.2023
- Monitored progress on special projects assigned by senior personnel within the department.
- Conducted maintenance inspections, troubleshooting and repairs on aviation-related weapons systems and equipment.
- Verified accuracy of weapon system components prior to installation or release.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues related to the functionality of avionics armaments systems onboard aircrafts.
- Inspected, assembled and loaded armament systems on aircrafts.
- Managed hazardous material disposal according to established regulations set forth by local authorities.
- Responsible for inventory management of munitions and supplies related to armament operations.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed when handling ammunition and explosives.
- Demonstrated expertise in the application of advanced techniques used for testing, repairing and installing aviation-related weapons systems components such as missiles launchers, bombs racks, gun turrets.
- Utilized specialized tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, for precision work.
- Maintained and repaired aviation-related weapons systems and equipment.
- Trained personnel in proper use of aviation armament systems.
Pipefitter Helper
UA local 430
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed knowledge of pipefitting tools such as wrenches, hammers, saws, torches and other related equipment.
- Provided assistance to senior pipefitters by gathering supplies or running errands as needed.
- Learned to read blueprints and diagrams to determine layout requirements.
- Adapted quickly to changing job conditions and deadlines without compromising quality standards.
- Gained experience with cutting, threading, bending, soldering and welding pipes.
- Fitted valves and couplings to tanks according to manufacturer specifications.
- Cut pipe and lifted in coordination with fitting personnel.
- Mounted brackets and hangers to provide support for pipe installation.
- Tested joints in plumbing systems using pressure gauges to ensure proper fit.
- Assembled new pipes and set in hangers and other supports.
- Calculated the number of fittings and materials required for each job based on blueprints or project specifications.
- Constructed supports for piping systems using brackets, clamps, and hangers.
Welder Helper
Mid South industrial
Jackson, Tennessee
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Performed general maintenance and repair.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Developed knowledge of different types of metals used in welding processes, such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper alloys.
- Familiarized with safety protocols related to welding operations and ensured compliance at all times.
- Assisted welders in performing arc gouging procedures when required.
- Maintained inventory levels of supplies needed for welding tasks.
- Assisted in the set-up of welding equipment for various projects.
- Readied materials for welding by grinding off excess material or burrs from joints.
- Repaired broken down pieces or sections of metal structures according to customer requirements.
- Utilized hand tools like hammers, chisels, files and punches to prepare materials for welding process.
- Provided support to welders by holding parts in place during welding operations.
- Efficiently operated cutting torches according to project specifications.
- Ensured that work areas were kept clean and organized throughout shift activities.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Jay high school
Jay, Oklahoma05.2014
Skills
- Training Exercises
- Ammunition Loading
- Weapons Carrying
- Training Junior Team Members
- Bomb and Missile Servicing
- Safety Procedures
- Aircraft Inspections
- HAZMAT Handling
- Daily Logs
- Firearm Handling
- Explosives Handling
- Aircraft Recovery
- Gas metal arc welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Visual inspection
- Welding symbols
- Torch cutting
- Pipe welding
- Structural welding
Timeline
Welder
Cobb Mechanical
02.2024 - 04.2025
Aviation Ordnanceman
Navy
09.2018 - 12.2023
Pipefitter Helper
UA local 430
01.2018 - 08.2018
Welder Helper
Mid South industrial
04.2017 - 12.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Jay high school
Welder
McIntosh Corporation
2025 - 2026