Caleb Gruhlke
Mountain View,AR
Summary
Skilled in various welding techniques, including MIG and TIG, with hands-on experience gained through practical coursework as Welding Student. Demonstrated understanding of safety protocols and equipment maintenance. Known for precision, problem-solving skills, and ability to read blueprints effectively. Contributed to successful projects by ensuring top-quality welds and meeting project deadlines consistently.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Student
Ozarka College
Mountain View, AR
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Completed hands-on projects using various welding techniques and materials.
- Developed skills in MIG, TIG and arc welding processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of different metals such as steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
- Grinded surfaces to prepare them for welding operations according to specified requirements.
- Monitored gas flow rate during welding process to guarantee optimal performance of the machine.
- Fabricated metal products from raw materials utilizing cutting torch or plasma cutter as needed.
- Learned safety protocols related to operating high voltage machines.
- Completed certifications in basic Shield Metal Arc Welding procedures.
- Repaired damaged or broken parts using various welding techniques.
- Participated in competitions related to welding fabrication processes.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions as required by the job specifications.
- Assisted in the set up and operation of welding equipment, including torches, plasma cutters, grinders and other tools.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Education
Certified Welding Fabricator - Welding
Ozarka Collage
Mountain View, AR 08.2023 - 08.2025
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Arc welding
- Metal fabrication
- Surface preparation
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Welding symbols
- Cutting processes
- Plasma arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Material selection
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Teamwork and communication
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Structural welding
- Joint preparation
- Welding safety
- Measurement and layout
- Welding positions
- Gas metal arc welding
- Heat control
- Grinding and finishing
- Welding techniques
- Slag removal
- Power tools operation
- Measurement tools
- Plasma cutting
- Aluminum welding
- Hand tools operation
- Safety procedures
- Stainless steel welding
Certification
- I am a certified welding fabricator, and have my OSHA- 10 completed and certified
Accomplishments
- I have received a 1,000 dollar scholarship from participating in a arc welding competition, doing virtual flat plate.
Timeline
Welding Student
Ozarka College
08.2023 - 05.2025
Certified Welding Fabricator - Welding
Ozarka Collage
08.2023 - 08.2025
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