COLBY STONE
Carthage
Summary
I'm a committed job seeker with a history of meeting company expectations. I've been a dedicated structural welder with strong skills in welding techniques, quality inspection, and equipment operation. Successfully interpreted blueprints and ensured compliance with safety standards, contributing to timely project completions and superior craftsmanship. I have a strong work ethic and take pride in everything I do. I adapt effectively, unsupervised and I am a very organized and motivated employee, seeking opportunities to expand my skills. I'm reliable, and will get the job done to meet all expectations and requirements that the company desires.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
Absolute
Big Spring
01.2025 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project specifications.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Operated welding equipment and tools safely in various environments.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Read technical documents such as blueprints and schematics accurately when necessary.
- Developed customized jigs and fixtures for specific tasks as required by the job at hand.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
Welder's Helper
C&C Oil
Carlsbad
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted working on live lines completing hot taps.
- Assisted working on anomaly digs
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
- Supported project planning by collecting and documenting measurements, marking installation points and cutting materials to desired sizes.
- Installed and maintained piping systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate pipe fitting.
- Utilized welding techniques for joining pipes and fittings securely.
Welder's Helper
C&S Oilfield Services
Carthage
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted welders with preparing materials and tools for welding projects.
- Supported project planning by collecting and documenting measurements, marking installation points and cutting materials to desired sizes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
- Handled basic welding tasks under supervision to learn techniques and processes.
- Observed experienced welders to understand best practices and workflows.
- Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Completed building repairs and maintenance to walkways, sidewalks and landscaping.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
Welder's Helper
FOSS
Mansfield
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted welders with preparing materials and tools for welding projects.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
- Handled basic welding tasks under supervision to learn techniques and processes.
- Learned to operate welding equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
- Supported team members by transporting materials to various job sites.
- Helped in inspecting finished welds for quality assurance before final approval.
- Observed experienced welders to understand best practices and workflows.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Welder helper
Courtney Construction
Carthage
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted welders with preparing materials and tools for welding projects.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
- Handled basic welding tasks under supervision to learn techniques and processes.
- Supported team members by transporting materials to various job sites.
- Learned to operate welding equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
- Gathered and sorted required tools for daily welding assignments.
- Observed experienced welders to understand best practices and workflows.
- Helped in inspecting finished welds for quality assurance before final approval.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School
Carthage, TXSkills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Computer skills
- Welding techniques
- Equipment operation
- Quality inspection
- Metal fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Adaptability
- Hot work permits
- Blueprint reading
- Welding standards
- Welding procedure specifications
Timeline
Structural Welder
Absolute
01.2025 - Current
Welder's Helper
C&C Oil
07.2024 - 12.2024
Welder's Helper
C&S Oilfield Services
05.2023 - 06.2024
Welder's Helper
FOSS
03.2022 - 04.2023
Welder helper
Courtney Construction
04.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School