Calvin Compton
2715 Rainbow Ave , Bloomington,IL
Summary
Experienced in welding, ironworking, and laboring, actively seeking an opportunity to contribute solid overall experience, skill set, and dedication to the construction industry. Strong desire to advance career within your company, aiming to become a valuable asset and make a significant impact.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Code Welder
American Exchangers Company
07.2024 - Current
- Specialized welding techniques used to join metal components of pressure vessels designed to withstand extremely high internal pressure
- Carbon Steel, Chrome-Alloy, Stainless Steel welding components
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Iron Worker - Welder
Group Steel Erectors
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Responsible for Steel Erection & Bolt Up in the field
- Working/Welding from Heights in Boom Lift 100-300ft
- Stick Rod & Flux Core wire Welding steel structures and plates
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Skillfully executed multi-pass vertical up-welds for increased durability in high-stress structural applications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
Pipe Layer - Pipe Welder
Bowen Engineering
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Responsible for Pipe Laying Ductile Iron Pipe in the field
- 20", 24", and 36" pipe inside concrete vault and Mechanical Room
- Working/Welding from Heights in Scissor Lift
- Stick Rod Welding Ductile Iron Pipe w/ Nickel Rod
- Operating Skid Steer w/Bucket and Forks
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
- Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
- Enhanced workplace safety by consistently following standard operating procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Structural Welder - Shipbuilding
Marinette Marine Shipyard
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Flux Core welding Process- Welding together metal components of products for ships, as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work orders, welding procedures, and/or oral instructions, using arc welding equipment
- Demonstrated adaptability in working across diverse industries such as commercial construction, shipbuilding, oil refineries, power plants with consistent attention to detail.
- Increased shipbuilding efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for various projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
Tig Welder - Trainee
Phoenix Stainless, LLC
07.2018 - 10.2019
- TIG welding Process assembling and welding metal parts, such as Stainless Steel Plates & Pipes, for use in manufacturing or construction projects., reading and interpreting blueprints, observing safety procedures in a shop environment
- Supported team members in troubleshooting technical issues during the welding process, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent production rates.
- Enhanced product quality by performing precise TIG welding on various materials.
- Enhanced understanding of welding safety procedures by attending regular training sessions and workshops.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
Structural Welder
Stoughton Trailers
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Mig & FluxCore welding Process
- Welding together Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel and Galvanized steel components for Trailers and specialty frames for Semi-Trailers
- Bolt Up, Tack & Weld
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
Chipper/Grinder
Waupaca Foundry
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Responsible for chipping and grinding excess materials of castings using pneumatic tools such as pencil grinders, cup grinders, cone grinders, cutting wheels, chipping hammers, and stand grinders
- Assisted in Shipping & Receiving
- Assisted in Assembly Casting and Molten Metal Pouring
- Assisted in meeting customer deadlines with timely preparation, packaging, and dispatching of finished goods from the mill site.
- Assisted mill operators with putting mixes on mill and adding compounds.
- Minimized defects in final products through meticulous attention to detail during mold assembly and casting operations.
Welder / Iron Worker-Steel Erector
American Buildings
09.2012 - 10.2014
- FCAW & Robotic Welding Process- Welding together metal components for steel structural buildings, as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding procedures, and/or oral instructions
- Plans which order to fit the steelwork together following plans drawn up by engineers
- Lifted and guided components into position with tower cranes and rigging equipment
- Lined up and leveled steelwork before securing it in place by bolting or welding methods
- Working from mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs cherry pickers or scissor lifts) to gain safe access to sections of the ground
- Working on the structure itself at heights beyond the reach of MEWPs
- Laying down metal decking, and fixing safety netting and edge rails as you build up the structure
- Performed various welding task such as stick welding and flux core metal wire welding
Structural Welder / Iron Worker-Steel Erector
Coops Construction
11.2010 - 09.2012
- Welding together metal components for steel structural buildings, as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding procedures, and/or oral instructions
- Plans which order to fit the steelwork together following plans drawn up by engineers
- Lifted and guided components into position with tower cranes and rigging equipment
- Lined up and leveled steelwork before securing it in place by bolting or welding methods
- Working from mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs cherry pickers or scissor lifts) to gain safe access to sections of the ground
- Working on the structure itself at heights beyond the reach of MEWPs
- Laying down metal decking, and fixing safety netting and edge rails as you build up the structure
- Performed various welding task such as stick welding and flux core metal wire welding
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
Welder / Iron Worker-Steel Erector
JGM
12.2009 - 11.2010
- Welding together metal components for steel structural buildings, and Earthquake resistant material as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding procedures, and/or oral instructions
- Plans which order to fit the steelwork together following plans drawn up by engineers
- Lifted and guided components into position with tower cranes and rigging equipment
- Lined up and leveled steelwork before securing it in place by bolting or welding methods
- Working from mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs cherry pickers or scissor lifts) to gain safe access to sections of the ground
- Working on the structure itself at heights beyond the reach of MEWPs
- Laying down metal decking, and fixing safety netting and edge rails as you build up the structure
- Performed various welding task such as stick welding and flux core metal wire welding
CNC Operator
Durre Bros
08.2008 - 12.2009
- WORKED WITH COMPUTER CONTROLLED SMALL AND HEAVY MACHINERY, FROM SETUP TO OPERATION
- PRODUCED PARTS AND TOOLS FROM METAL, PLASTIC OR OTHER MATERIALS FOR CLIENTS SUCH AS CATERPILLAR AND JOHN DEERE
- MAINTAINED A HIGH LEVEL OF QUALITY AND SAFETY
- ASSISTED SUPERVISOR IN MEETING DAILY, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY GOAL
- Assisted in shop welding and repairs for defective/returned parts
Education
Weld Certs - Welding Course, 2G, 3G, 4G Certification, Air Arc Gouging, Acetylene Torch Training
Marinette Marine
Marinette, WI09.2023
ASE Certification - Auto Diesel/Industrial Diesel
Universal Technical Institute
Glendale Heights, IL07.2010
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee Vincent High School
06.2007
Skills
- GTAW Welding
- FCAW Welding
- GMAW Welding
- SMAW Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Tape measurer reading
- Cutting/Torch
- Beveling
- Plasma cutting
- Operating Robotic Welders
- Computer skills
- Forklift operation
- Overhead crane operation
- Pallet jack/Motorized
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Welding codes and standards
- Welding PPE selection
Certification
- OSHA 10 Maritime
- OSHA 10 Construction
- ANCHOR 103: Adhesive Anchor Installation Construction Training
- Respirator license
- Hilti Equipment training
Timeline
Code Welder
American Exchangers Company
07.2024 - Current
Iron Worker - Welder
Group Steel Erectors
03.2022 - 07.2024
Pipe Layer - Pipe Welder
Bowen Engineering
09.2020 - 03.2022
Structural Welder - Shipbuilding
Marinette Marine Shipyard
10.2019 - 09.2020
Tig Welder - Trainee
Phoenix Stainless, LLC
07.2018 - 10.2019
Structural Welder
Stoughton Trailers
04.2016 - 07.2018
Chipper/Grinder
Waupaca Foundry
10.2014 - 04.2016
Welder / Iron Worker-Steel Erector
American Buildings
09.2012 - 10.2014
Structural Welder / Iron Worker-Steel Erector
Coops Construction
11.2010 - 09.2012
Welder / Iron Worker-Steel Erector
JGM
12.2009 - 11.2010
CNC Operator
Durre Bros
08.2008 - 12.2009
Weld Certs - Welding Course, 2G, 3G, 4G Certification, Air Arc Gouging, Acetylene Torch Training
Marinette Marine
ASE Certification - Auto Diesel/Industrial Diesel
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee Vincent High School
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