Chad Carner
Specialty Fabrication and Powdercoating (S.F.P.C.)
Oil City,Pennsylvania
2027
years of professional experience
Experienced Welder/Fabricator with 30+ years in blueprint reading, welding, and metal fabrication. Skilled in MIG, TIG, and stick welding across steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, with a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and quality results.
Work History
Welder Fabricator/Laser Welder
- Fabricated metal components from blueprints, shop drawings, and measurements for custom projects.
- Welded steel, aluminum, and stainless assemblies using MIG, TIG, and stick processes.
- Operated cutting, grinding, and drilling equipment to prepare parts for fabrication and finishing.
- Inspected welds and finished surfaces for accuracy, alignment, and quality standards.
Welder
- Interpreted blueprints and welding symbols to fabricate precise metal components.
- Operated MIG and TIG equipment to complete production welding tasks safely.
- Inspected welds for quality, alignment, and structural integrity before release.
- Prepared materials by cutting, grinding, and fitting parts for assembly.
Field Welder/ Tank Builder
- Read blueprints and weld symbols to complete field repairs with accurate fit-up and alignment.
- Performed MIG, TIG, and stick welding on structural components in outdoor jobsite conditions.
- Inspected welds for defects and corrected issues to meet quality and safety requirements.
- Prepared materials by cutting, grinding, and cleaning surfaces for secure weld integrity.
Education
High School Diploma
- Welding Technology
Skills
Grinding skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Time management
Stainless steel metal welding
Aluminum metal welding
Blueprint reading
Sheet metal fabrication
Organizational skills
MIG welding
Repair skills
Timeline
Welder Fabricator/Laser Welder
Specialty Fabrication and Powdercoating (S.F.P.C.)
2004 - CurrentRead More
Welder
Conair
1994 - 2004Read More
Field Welder/ Tank Builder
Lineman Industries
1989 - 1994Read More
Pennsylvania College of Technology
from Welding Technology
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Cranberry School
High School Diploma
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