Christopher Thomas
Delhi,LA
Summary
Skilled Welder with comprehensive experience at Hydro Extrusions, mastering techniques in stick welding and demonstrating exceptional pipe fitting skills. Proven ability to learn and apply complex welding methods from Shaw's Fabrication apprenticeship, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining safety standards. Excelled in enhancing weld quality, with a focus on surpassing employer expectations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welder
Hydro Extrusions
09.2010 - Current
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Apprentice
Shaw's Fabrication
05.2005 - 04.2009
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Analysis And Development
American InterContinental University
Atlanta, GA 03.2022 - 09.2024
Welding - Welding
Louisiana Techical College-Tallulah Campus
Tallulah, LA07-2005
High School Diploma -
Delhi High School
Delhi, LA05-2004
Skills
- Reweld application
- Stick Welding
- Weld slagging
- Pipe fitting
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Software Analysis And Development
American InterContinental University
03.2022 - 09.2024
Welder
Hydro Extrusions
09.2010 - Current
Apprentice
Shaw's Fabrication
05.2005 - 04.2009
Welding - Welding
Louisiana Techical College-Tallulah Campus
High School Diploma -
Delhi High School
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