CLAY GARRISON
Shidler,Oklahoma
Summary
Detail-oriented welder with 20+ years of experience, specializing in 6G SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and flux-core processes. Proficient in working with various alloys (stainless, carbon steel, titanium, and aluminum). Skilled in problem-solving and quality assurance, consistently delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines. Committed to excellence and safety in all projects.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Andrews Welding
Webb City, OK
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Performed precision 6G SMAW and GTAW welding on Carbon and Stainless Steel pipe.
- Completed multi-pass, all positions & butt welds with 100% inspection results.
- Fabricated metal components in accordance with project specifications.
- Conducted inspections of welds to ensure quality and safety compliance.
- Adhered to all OSHA protocols, PPE guidelines, and hot work safety procedures.
- Maintained zero safety incidents in field and shop environments.
Road Forman
Osage County Dist.1 Road Dept.
Shidler, OK
10.2016 - 01.2023
- Supervised a crew 6+ workers in daily road maintenances, and asphalting roads.
- Handled emergency storm restoration, including snow & tree removal to ensure road safety.
- Trained new hires on OSHA safety protocols and heavy equipment operations.
- Performed all the welding on cattle guards and on equipment repairs.
- CDL cert.
- Inspected job sites to ensure adherence to regulations and quality standards.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
Pipe Welder
Zachary
Ponca City, OK
09.2011 - 10.2016
- TWIC Certified.
- Only welder in R&D for the past 5 years.
- Welds projects to the exact specifications according to the Blueprints.
- Follow all safety guidelines, lock out tag out procedures, and I’m always aware of my surroundings so it eliminates unnecessary accidents.
- Been in confined spaces brazed holes on coils and replaced several sets of coils 20 feet above in the air.
- X-ray welds and pressure tests.
- Run tubing, Pipe and structural welding on scaffolding.
- Fabricated pipe joints using various welding techniques and tools.
- Assisted in troubleshooting welding issues to minimize downtime on projects.
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
Pipe Welder
T Rowe Pipe LLC
Ponca City, OK
01.2004 - 09.2011
- Laid out, fitted, and fabricated metal components.
- Combined welding techniques of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Keep all deadlines given to me, and work overtime to stay on track or to complete the job given.
- Used a roll-out machine.
- Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments.
- Monitored the welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion, and expansion of the materials.
- X-ray pipe welding.
- Used oxy-acetylene cutting torch, arc gouger, and also plasma cutter.
- Performed precision 6G SMAW and GTAW welding on carbon and stainless steel pipe.
- Completed multi-pass, all positions, and butt welds with 100% inspection results.
Welder / Operator
Osage County District 1 Shop
Pawhuska, OK
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Certified to weld on bridges.
- CDL (Commercial Driver’s License).
- Forklift operator certified.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Skills
- ISO9001 trained
- Flux core (FCAW)
- TIG (GTAW)
- MIG (GMAW)
- Stick (SMAW)
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Overhead welding
- Orbital welding
- 6G Welding position proficiency
- Multi-process welding
- Valve repairs
- Precision measuring
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Safety compliance
- Heat treatment
- Valid Oklahoma driver's license
- CDL operation
- Piranha for cutting plate & holes
- Stainless
- Chrome
- Carbon
- Aluminum
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Location layout
- Safety equipment usage
Timeline
Welder
Andrews Welding
01.2023 - 01.2026
Road Forman
Osage County Dist.1 Road Dept.
10.2016 - 01.2023
Pipe Welder
Zachary
09.2011 - 10.2016
Pipe Welder
T Rowe Pipe LLC
01.2004 - 09.2011
Welder / Operator
Osage County District 1 Shop
01.2000 - 01.2004