Christina Pickett
Lakewood
Summary
Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Welder III
Exotic Metals Forming Company
Kent
10.2011 - 03.2025
- Adjusted machine settings to meet specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Monitored fitting, burning, and welding processes to minimize overheating and material distortion.
- Cleaned joints prior to welding by removing slag with hammer or wire brush.
- Set up welding machines based on specific project requirements.
- Inspected completed welds for compliance with specifications using various instruments.
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine appropriate dimensions for fabricated components.
- Gathered necessary materials for each project to adhere to production schedules.
- Maintained a clean working environment by regularly removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Highline College
Seattle, WA06-2003
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Welding techniques
- Machine setup
- Weld inspection
- Material preparation
- Process monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Wire feed machines
- Welding symbols
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Welding safety
- Stick welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Materials selection
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Hazardous material handling
- Personal protective equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Safety equipment usage
- Welding inspection
- Hand-eye coordination
Affiliations
My time away from work is shared with my family and dogs, enjoy camping, cooking, and celebrating our Native American culture at local pow wows during the summer season.
Timeline
Aerospace Welder III
Exotic Metals Forming Company
10.2011 - 03.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Highline College
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