Colby Pappas
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Focused Welder 20 years of experience. Skilled at working with metal and has a commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism in any situation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder/Structural Welder
Systems
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Welding Fabricator
Stracener Brothers
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
Structural Welder/Fabrication Welder
River City Erectors
06.2003 - 01.2014
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dyersburg High School
Dyersburg, TN06.2003
Skills
- Parts Fabrication
- Blueprints
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Fabrication
Timeline
Fabrication Welder/Structural Welder
Systems
10.2022 - 10.2023
Welding Fabricator
Stracener Brothers
08.2020 - 10.2022
Structural Welder/Fabrication Welder
River City Erectors
06.2003 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Dyersburg High School
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