Christopher Tolloison
Ragland,AL
Summary
Accomplished welder with extensive experience at Cooper Steel South, proficient in gas tungsten arc welding and blueprint reading. Demonstrated strong inspection techniques and effective communication skills, ensuring all welds met stringent code requirements. Adept at training apprentices, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in fabrication processes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Cooper Steal South
Childersburg, AL
05.2023 - Current
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Welder
Hokes bluff Fabrication
Hokes Bluff, AL
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Welder
Energy Absorption Systems
Pell City, AL
04.1998 - 04.2018
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Line Operator/mixing Operator
TBA South
, AL
04.1993 - 04.1998
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors when performing tasks on the line.
- Trained new employees on how to properly use machines, follow safety protocols.
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with established guidelines.
Education
GED -
Ragland
Ragland, AL01-1995
Skills
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Flux core arc welding
- Blueprint reading
- Welding equipment setup
- Inspection techniques
- Fitting and assembly
- Welding techniques
- Heat treatment
- Inspection methods
Timeline
Welder
Cooper Steal South
05.2023 - Current
Welder
Hokes bluff Fabrication
05.2018 - 05.2023
Welder
Energy Absorption Systems
04.1998 - 04.2018
Line Operator/mixing Operator
TBA South
04.1993 - 04.1998
GED -
Ragland