Blake Woelfel

Welder

Chatsworth Products

Georgetown, TX

07.2024 - Current

Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) – including projects with 2” schedule 40 carbon steel pipe in the 6G position, 2” schedule 10 stainless pipe in the 6G position, stainless socket weld in various positions, and aluminum. (1G), (2G), (3G), (4G), (5G), (6G).
Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (1G), (2G), (3G), (4G), (5G), (6G)
Advanced Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) (1G), (2G), (3G), (4G),(5G)
Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). (1G), (2G), (3G), (4G) positions on open root plate and all other welding joints as well as (5G) and (6G) in some applications
Proficient with an Oxy-Acetylene Torch and Plasma Cutter
Experience in arc gouging
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry, and welding techniques.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
I spent approximately 1,040 hours welding and fitting at TSTC.