BRANTON CORNELIUS
LITTLE ROCK,US
Summary
Welder/fitter with over 3 years of experience in power plants and refineries, certified in TIG & SMAW for all positions. Demonstrates proficiency in pipe fitting, blueprint reading, and equipment operations, with a keen focus on enhancing structural integrity and safety through precise welding techniques. Committed to continuous learning and innovation in the construction industry .
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
MasTec Advanced Technologies
North Little Rock, AR
Operator
Big H Services
Jacksonville, AR
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Machine Operator
Miller Pipeline LLC
Little Rock, AR
- Set up and operated machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime, enhancing productivity
- Inspected products for quality, identifying and resolving irregularities, maintaining high standards
- Operated machines efficiently, contributing to the timely completion of projects and meeting deadlines
- Replaced and repaired steel and plastic gas mains, enhancing service reliability and safety, reducing risks
- Perform regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance to extend equipment life and ensure consistent performance
- Maintain precise trench depth for fiber installation, ensuring project accuracy and efficiency
- Organize materials, tools, and equipment to ensure job readiness and smooth workflow
- Coordinate direction with driller using radios and hand signals, enhancing team communication and safety
- Operated drilling equipment to install fiber optic conduit, ensuring precise and efficient placement
- Installed fiber optics between handholds, maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability
- Performed clean-up tasks and installed handholds, ensuring project completion and site cleanliness
- Collaborated with team members to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards, enhancing team efficiency
- Mastered quick conduit deployment, significantly improving fiber optic installation efficiency
Welder/Fitter
InDemand Services
Great Falls, MT
- Cut, cleaned, and prepped pipes for welding at Calumet refinery shutdown, ensuring precise fits
- Utilized tools such as squares, levels, drills, grinders, and welding machines for optimal performance
- Collaborated with team to maintain safety standards and meet project deadlines efficiently
- Implemented problem-solving skills to address and resolve pipe fitting challenges promptly
- Contributed to successful project completion, enhancing overall operational efficiency
- Efficiently executed pipe welding, achieving seamless shutdown operations at Calumet refinery
- Precisely prepared and fitted pipes, ensuring high-quality welds using specialized tools
Welder/Fabricator
Zachry Industry Inc
Rincon, GA
- Executed power plant shutdown welding, fabricating carbon and stainless pipe, ensuring safety compliance
- Prepped and cleaned pipes for welding, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime
- Operated grinders, saws, man lifts, and forklifts, maintaining equipment integrity and operational safety
- Collaborated with team to meet project deadlines, achieving measurable improvements in project timelines
- Passionately engaged in continuous learning to master welding and fabrication skills
Welder/Fitter
Homestead Joist Reinforcement
Denver, CO
05.2024 - Current
- Measure, fit, and weld steel for ceiling joist reinforcement, ensuring structural integrity
- Execute precise weld patterns on ceiling joists using angle iron and round rod steel at heights over 60 feet
- Implement efficient welding techniques to enhance safety and quality in high-elevation environments
- Reinforce structural elements, achieving durable and robust ceiling joists
- Analyze and apply specific weld patterns to bolster ceiling joist stability in commercial buildings
Education
Hope High School -
Hope, ARTRADE SCHOOL IN WELDING -
Arkansas Welding Academy
Jacksonville, AR02.2024
Skills
- Information Technology
- Warehouse Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Blueprint Reading
- Cabling
- Machining
- Welding
- Heavy lifting
- Construction
- Customer service
- Fabrication
- Plasma Cutting
- MIG welding
- Millwright
- Equipment Repair
- TIG Welding
- Pipe Fitting
- Safety Compliance
- Metalworking
- High-altitude Welding
- Quality Control
- Ceiling Reinforcement
- Forklift Operation
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to Detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy Lifting
- Time Management
- Job Site Cleanup
- Punctual and Reliable
- Physical Strength
- Job Site Safety
- Material Handling
- Truck loading and unloading
- Repetitive Work
- Job Site Organization
- Safety Procedures
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Confined Space Training
- CPR, AED, and First Aid
- TWIC
- Excavation safety for competent person
- Stick and Tig in all positions
References
- David Kirby, Zachary, +1 (912) 667-5506
- Heath Hutchinson, Welding Academy, +1 (501) 438-5448
- Chris Gunn, (912) 665-5843
Timeline
Welder/Fitter
Homestead Joist Reinforcement
05.2024 - Current
Hope High School -
Laborer
MasTec Advanced Technologies
Operator
Big H Services
Machine Operator
Miller Pipeline LLC
Welder/Fitter
InDemand Services
Welder/Fabricator
Zachry Industry Inc
TRADE SCHOOL IN WELDING -
Arkansas Welding Academy