Christopher Pinke

• Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels etc..
• Welded mig 0.35 flux 0.52,also lots of gouging 3/8 and 1/4 rods
• Tape reading print reading was a must crane operator had to lift cars off truck or wheels set on stands before cutting them open
• Any repairs needed to trucks springs plates brake shoes pads adapters etc...
• Painting insulation all repairs needed on train cars from heads or ends to top and bottom
• Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
• Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
• Preheating with Rosebud also paint burning
• Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
• Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
• Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
• Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
• Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
• Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers
• Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.

Operate forklift to transfer work pieces and, get parts also operated sizzor lift to gain access to welds

• Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• Assessed projects to determine the appropriate welding process and equipment needed.

Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.

Operated sit down forklift to gather materials to move heavy parts around

• Set up welding machines and related equipment according to specifications.
• Perform MIG welding on a variety of materials including steel, aluminum, stainless steel and other alloys.
• Identify proper filler metals for various metals being welded.