Caleb Phillips
Jacksonville
Summary
Adaptable individual boasting a background in analyzing blueprints, specifications and sketches. A motivated Ironworker with experience implementing corrective actions to alleviate project issues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Structural Welder
CTS
Norfolk
10.2025 - Current
- Fabricated metal components following blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding tools and equipment to join structural parts.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Read technical drawings to interpret welding requirements accurately.
- Assisted in training new welders on equipment operation and techniques.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Determined the proper amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals needed for each job.
Structural Welder
Bae Systems Inc.
Jacksonville
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Fabricated metal components following blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding tools and equipment to join structural parts.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Assisted in training new welders on equipment operation and techniques.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Determined the proper amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals needed for each job.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
- Applied shielding gases to prevent oxidation during the welding process.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
Education
Welding - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FL 09.2023 - 05.2024
Terry Parker Highschool
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Metal fabrication
- Welding equipment operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Technical communication
- Welding positions
- Plasma cutting
- Air carbon arc gouging
- Confined space welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Flux core welding
Timeline
Structural Welder
CTS
10.2025 - Current
Structural Welder
Bae Systems Inc.
05.2024 - 09.2025
Welding - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Terry Parker Highschool