CHRISTOPHER PIERCE
Yukon,USA
Summary
I am seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my experience in addition to the skills I have acquired in the fields of Welding, Heavy Equipment operations, Commercial Driver's License, Military Air Force Reserve, and Fire Protection.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TIG Welder
Nortek Data Center Cooling
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2024 - 2025
- Operated TIG welding equipment to fabricate high-quality metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools and machinery for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot welding issues and implement solutions.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and protocols in welding operations.
- Trained new employees on TIG welding techniques and best practices.
- Improved workflow efficiency by optimizing welding processes and setups.
- Assisted in quality control inspections to maintain product integrity and consistency.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting technical issues during the welding process, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent production rates.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth workflow, resulting in increased productivity and timely project completion.
- Enhanced product quality by performing precise TIG welding on various materials.
- Resolved any identified defects or inconsistencies promptly during the welding process to minimize rework time spent on corrections later on in production stages.
- Improved overall weld quality with thorough pre-weld preparations, including grinding, cutting, and positioning materials accurately.
Firefighter
Vance Air Force Base Fire Department
08.2022 - Current
- Protection of life and property and the performance of rescue operations are the most important aspects of this job. Under supervision, this position performs semiskilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires, answering emergency calls, and in operating and maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, and quarters. Firefighters also spend a large portion of work hours training, performing routine station duties, and inspecting and pre-fire planning buildings and facilities with an assigned engine company. Successful firefighters will graduate from the Fire Service Training Basic Academy and meet probationary requirements in their first year of employment as part of the testing process.
GMO
OKC Parks and Recreation
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Knowledge of and skill in using and operating various ground maintenance tools and equipment. Tractors, and Zero turn mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws.
- Knowledge of and ability to follow safe work practices and procedures in the performance of assigned tasks.
- Skill in forms/documents such as project assignment sheets, etc.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently or as a team worker.
- Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Welding/ Operator
Cameron/ Sluberger
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Manufacture resurfacing by Submerged Arc Welding the inside of BOP's (Blow out Prevention). The BOPs are used for Oil Field drilling above or below sea level. I’m a Submerged Arc welder on an ARC 6 machine. Using a touch screen computer with programs, after setting up is complete. The arm moves up down left right, and in or Out Manually after setting up it will move Automatic to the program used. Also, the Table rotates 360 degrees. Welding/surfacing the Ram Bore on the inside for Machinist to cut it back down to specs where it then goes to the next stage of welding. Resurfacing the inside along with non- destructive testing and oven treated before inspected painted and shipped. Weld Tests passed for this position were Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) Inconel, Stainless, and ATOM-Arc 10018-mm, Pad Nondestructive test. Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) Inconel, and Mild steel V-groove bend test. Supervisor Tom Brown 1 (281) 380-8583 Ok to contact Supervisor
Welder/ Fabricator/ Crane Operator
Farwest Steel
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Welding/ Fabricating Plasma cutting 24-gauge Mild steel sheet up to flame cutting 2" thick plate. Precision forming small parts with tolerances measured in thousandths. Welding, Drilling, Punching, Beveling. Processing capabilities like oxygen fuel cutting, standard plasma cutting, table saw cutting, and shearing. Rich Sapp (405)535-7375 or Rich Cather (405)618-9125 Ok to contact
- Oklahoma City, OK.
BMT
Air Force Reserves
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Drill weekends at Tinker Air Force Base one weekend a month and 2 weeks annual training a year. Basic Military Training and D.O.D Academy Fire Protection. Certifications In NFPA 1001, NFPA 1003, 2010 Edition, Emergency Medical Responder, NFPA 472, and NFPA 472, 2013 Edition. National Certification on paper as needed.
Welder/ Fabricator/Crane Operator
Farwest Steel
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Welding/ Fabricating Plasma cutting 24-gauge Mild steel sheet up to flame cutting 2" thick plate. Precision forming small parts with tolerances measured in thousandths. Welding, Drilling, Punching, Beveling. Processing capabilities like oxygen fuel cutting, standard plasma cutting, table saw cutting, and shearing. Supervisor Rich Sapp (405)535-7375 Ok to contact
- Oklahoma City, OK.
Welder/ Fabricator
Reel Power
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Welding/ Fabricating. Manufacture of Reels for Cable lines on or offshore. The process used in welding is Gas Metal arc Welding As required. Work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specification, and work orders. Set up clamping fixtures, devise special jigs and fixtures to hold the parts to be welded, as needed. Prepares welding surfaces. Utilizes Safety practices, establish rules, regulations, and procedures. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Supervisor: Dustin (343-0409) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
- Oklahoma City, OK.
Detention Officer
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Public service Title Jailing Officer maintaining the orderly function of the jail daily. Trained in CPR along with some CLEET classes. Training others as needed. Supervisor: Chief McSwain (405-321-7700) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
- Norman, OK
Welding Inspector
Cameron/ GE
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Cameron Compression Systems Checking Units from beginning to completion using blueprint plans. Checking blueprints before production, checking the process of building, for example pipe built for leaks. Check paint thickness, Document test run and operational function. Organization of documents showing tests runs on each unit as individual purchases, some nondestructive testing result documenting for X-ray, Di Penetrate, metal hardness for each Unit as specified by each customer on blueprints.
- Oklahoma City, OK.
Detention Officer
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Public service Title Jailing Officer maintaining the orderly function of the jail daily. Trained in CPR along with some CLEET classes. Training others as needed. Supervisor: Chief McSwain (405-321-7700) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
- Norman, OK
Welding Inspector
Cameron/ GE
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Cameron Compression Systems Checking Units from beginning to completion using blueprint plans. Checking blueprints before production, checking the process of building, for example pipe built for leaks. Check paint thickness, Document test run and operational function. Organization of documents showing tests runs on each unit as individual purchases, some nondestructive testing result documenting for X-ray, Di Penetrate, metal hardness for each Unit as specified by each customer on blueprints.
- Oklahoma City, OK.
Fabrication Welder
Express Personal/ INEX
El Reno, OK
02.2025 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly and welding processes.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and best practices during fabrication tasks.
- Conducted quality inspections of welded joints to maintain high standards of workmanship.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and reduce production delays.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Implemented innovative solutions for complex fabrication challenges, resulting in increased efficiency without sacrificing quality.
Education
Welding
Mld-America Technology Center
01-2006
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Oklahoma State University FST / NREMT
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Commercial Driver License
01-2021
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Air Force Basic Military Training
01-2018
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D.O.D Fire Fighting Academy
01-2018
Heavy Equipment Operations
Murray State College
01-2006
Skills
- MIG welding
- Pipe welding
- Grinders
- Fabrication
- Hand tool safety
- Parts fabrication
- Welding safety procedures
- Carbon steel welding
- Jig fabrication
- Defect repair
- Gas metal arc welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Stainless steel welding
- Flux core arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Welding codes and standards
- Custom fabrication
- Stick welding
- Equipment monitoring
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Production
- Crane and rigging safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Structural fabrication
- Personal protective equipment
- Job orders
- Gas tungsten arc welding
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- D.O.D. (Department of Defense) Fire Academy Graduate. Certificates in (EMR) Emergency Medical Responder, Fire Fighting I & II, MWS-Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, ARFF (Air Rescue Fire Fighting), Pumper, AirPort Firefighter, Hazardous Material Awareness, Hazardous Material Operations and (PPE) Personal Protective equipment
- Mid America Vo-Tech in Welding Gas Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, Submerged Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Blueprint Interpretation, Able to Operate most Heavy Equipment if Required. Work well under pressure.
EXPERIENCE
Variety of welding processes such as oxyacetylene, Flux Core arc Welding, shielded metal arc welding, Gas Metal arc Welding, Gas Tungsten arc Welding, Metal Spray Arc, Submerged Arc Welding and spot and stud welding to join all types of common metals and Weld structures, plates, sheet metal, pipes, pressure vessels, tanks, and/or other comparable material, parts, equipment, and machinery. Possess the ability to do the work of a Pipefitter, which includes working with high pressure piping systems and equipment to repair, modify, install, and test sections of piping systems, without more than normal supervision. Welding processes manual or automated, may weld dissimilar metals. Produces water or airtight welds where required. Welds require complete penetration and fusion of base and filler metals in hard-to-reach places. As required, may train and/or guide lower grade/lesser experienced employees. Blueprint Plans and Lays out work from Engineers, sketches, drawings, specification, and work orders. Install, modify, and repair new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as, flash and expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum, circulating pumps and radiators. Install such things as risers, flexible branches, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators. Install and modify piping and fitting for plumbing water systems, chemical systems, medical gas and vacuum systems, sprinkler systems and conditioned air systems, sets plumbing fixtures. Install, modify and repair systems by setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper pitch and elevation. Set up clamping fixtures, devise special jigs and fixtures to hold the parts to be welded, as needed. Prepares welding surfaces. Utilizes Safety practices, establish rules, regulations, and procedures. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Properly uses, maintains, and accounts for all hand and/or power tools required to accomplish assigned duties. Knowledge of a wide range of welding principles, processes, and difficult techniques, and of welding standards and how various metals in thickness react to different welding processes and techniques. Ability to use welding drawings, blueprints, specification, and instructions. Install proper braces and supports to control movement and vibration to allow for expansion and contraction. Ability to use measuring instruments to maintain dimensions and tolerances to specifications. Ability to weld dissimilar metals including parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness. Welds, threads and bends pipe. Perform preventative maintenance activities on various pieces of equipment. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures, 6G weld test passed, CDL permit, Safe Driving Certificate, CPR Certified. Align pipes, valves, fittings, and joints for accurate match. Work from building plans, blueprints, and sketches. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and sketches for various piping systems and equipment. Plan and layout the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems and equipment. Plan and layout of low and high-pressure systems and equipment to meet high standards of quality. Plan and layout plumbing work such as the routing, placement, slant, and slope of utility, supply, sewage, water, oil, gas, and compressed air. Use a wide variety of tools to install, repair and maintain piping systems. Use tools such as dividers, chalk lines, plumbing tools, templates, core drillers, grinders, hand and power pipe threading machines, saws, cutters, pipe wrenches and various hand tools. Locate, isolate and repair unusual operational failures and malfunctions. Troubleshoot, trace and eliminate unusually difficult problems as in the case when documentation and operating knowledge are incomplete. Troubleshoot, trace and eliminate unusually difficult problems. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Express Personal/ INEX
02.2025 - Current
TIG Welder
Nortek Data Center Cooling
08.2024 - 2025
Firefighter
Vance Air Force Base Fire Department
08.2022 - Current
GMO
OKC Parks and Recreation
02.2020 - 07.2022
Welding/ Operator
Cameron/ Sluberger
10.2018 - 02.2020
Welder/ Fabricator/ Crane Operator
Farwest Steel
09.2018 - 10.2018
BMT
Air Force Reserves
02.2018 - 04.2018
Welder/ Fabricator/Crane Operator
Farwest Steel
04.2017 - 02.2018
Welder/ Fabricator
Reel Power
09.2016 - 03.2017
Detention Officer
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
04.2016 - 09.2016
Welding Inspector
Cameron/ GE
09.2014 - 03.2015
Detention Officer
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
06.2013 - 09.2014
Welding Inspector
Cameron/ GE
09.2011 - 02.2013
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Oklahoma State University FST / NREMT
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Commercial Driver License
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Air Force Basic Military Training
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D.O.D Fire Fighting Academy
Heavy Equipment Operations
Murray State College
Welding
Mld-America Technology Center