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Collin Holmes

Leesburg,GA

Summary

Skilled Tube Welder with background in industrial welding and fabrication. Familiar with safety compliance protocols in all welding procedures, including GTAW, SMAW, and FCAW. Strengths include adherence to quality standards, ability to read blueprints and interpret technical documents accurately. Notable contributions made in improving welding procedures that significantly increased efficiency in previous roles.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tube Welder

D&V Services
Spring Grove, PA
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Repaired and replaced boiler components, such as tubes, pumps, valves, gauges, and safety devices.
  • Performed repairs and maintenance on boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, and other industrial equipment.
  • Maintained a clean work environment while performing repair tasks.
  • Assisted senior Boilermakers with more complex repairs and installations of major components such as burners and economizers.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.

Tube Welder

Brown & Root Industrial Services
Pine Bluff, AR
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Executed the removal of obsolete waterwall tubes from the boiler with assorted cutting equipment.
  • Prepared and fit new waterwall tubes to the boiler.
  • Welded the new waterwall tubes to the boiler.
  • Calculated heat input required for specific applications based on material thicknesses and types of metals used in the project.
  • Adjusted welding current, voltage and gas flow rate according to the type of material being welded.
  • Inspected completed welds visually or with x-ray technology to detect flaws in weld joints or other defects in the finished product.

Tube Welder

D&V Services
Palatka, FL
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Optimized welding parameters including current, voltage, and gas flow rate based on material specifications.
  • Fabricated metal parts using manual and automated welding equipment.
  • Inspected completed welds visually or with x-ray technology to detect flaws in weld joints or other defects in the finished product.
  • Cleaned surfaces prior to welding operations using wire brushes and grinding wheels.
  • Performed physical inspection of all welded components to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
  • Identified potential hazards associated with welding operations such as fire risks from sparks flying off hot metals during the process.
  • Maintained a clean working environment at all times by removing scrap metal pieces after completing each job.

Tube Welder

D&V Services
Macon, GA
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
  • Assemble parts into complete units using bolts, clamps and hand tools such as wrenches and pliers.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Performed physical inspection of all welded components to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
  • Performed routine maintenance on all welding equipment such as changing consumables like tungsten electrodes or nozzles regularly.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.

Tube Welder

D&V Services
Cedar Springs, GA
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Cleaned and maintained tools used for boiler repair work.
  • Assisted senior Boilermakers with more complex repairs and installations of major components such as burners and economizers.
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on gas-fired appliances such as furnaces, boilers, water heaters and space heaters.
  • Repaired valves, pipes, pumps, fittings, pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, burners. associated with the boiler system.
  • Inspected boilers for signs of corrosion or wear prior to installation or repair.
  • Operated welding machines to join metal components.

Tube Welder

D&V Services
Spring Grove, PA
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Welded tubes to header using TIG process for economizer panel replacement.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Calculated heat input required for specific applications based on material thicknesses and types of metals used in the project.
  • Adjusted welding current, voltage and gas flow rate according to the type of material being welded.

Tube Welder

D&V Services
Brunswick, GA
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Operated oxy-acetylene torch to remove skin casing from boiler.
  • Operated an acetylene torch effectively to detach and prep generation bank tubes.
  • Executed TIG procedure for installation and replacement of superheat panels.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Calculated heat input required for specific applications based on material thicknesses and types of metals used in the project.
  • Adjusted welding current, voltage and gas flow rate according to the type of material being welded.

Pipe Welder

GA West
Brewton, AL
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces of metal components prior to welding.
  • Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.

Boilermaker

D&V Services
Chillicothe, OH
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
  • Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
  • Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
  • Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
  • Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.

Fabrication Welder

Pas Reforms North America
Jacksonville, FL
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
  • Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.

Structural Welder

Chancey Metals
Jacksonville, FL
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
  • Maintained clean and tidy work area.
  • Erected steel frames for buildings, bridges and other structures.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
  • Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
  • Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
  • Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
  • Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
  • Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
  • Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.

Fabrication Welder

Frattle Stairs & Rails
Jacksonville, FL
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
  • Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
  • Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
  • Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
  • Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.

Package Truck Loader

UPS
Albany , GA
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Monitored product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating with other workers to maintain product flow.
  • Operated a variety of equipment such as dollies, hand-trucks, pallet jacks. to transport product throughout the warehouse.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times by sweeping floors, cleaning up spills.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials or operating heavy machinery.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used during loading and unloading operations such as checking fluid levels, lubricating parts.
  • Assisted sorters by loading trucks with assigned packages for routes.
  • Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
  • Scanned, pushed and loaded items on conveyor line for loading into trailers.
  • Unloaded initial shipments and placed on correct delivery trucks.
  • Reconfigured inbound pallets to meet storage requirements.
  • Checked load-related documentation to promote completeness and accuracy.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Welding

Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FL
01-2023

High School Diploma -

Lee County High School
Leesburg, GA
05-2022

Skills

  • Welding safety protocols
  • Welding position proficiency
  • Joint preparation techniques
  • Welding defects detection
  • Welding symbols interpretation
  • Welding procedure specifications
  • Welding consumables selection
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Welding machine calibration
  • Quality control measures
  • Heat treatment processes
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Welding equipment maintenance
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Welding inspection procedures
  • Welding codes compliance

Certification

  • AWS structural welding certification
  • OSHA 10 certification
  • OSHA Marintime certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tube Welder

D&V Services
01.2025 - 02.2025

Tube Welder

D&V Services
11.2024 - 12.2024

Tube Welder

D&V Services
10.2024 - 11.2024

Tube Welder

D&V Services
09.2024 - 10.2024

Tube Welder

D&V Services
08.2024 - 09.2024

Pipe Welder

GA West
07.2024 - 08.2024

Tube Welder

D&V Services
06.2024 - 07.2025

Tube Welder

Brown & Root Industrial Services
03.2024 - 04.2025

Boilermaker

D&V Services
01.2024 - 03.2024

Fabrication Welder

Pas Reforms North America
07.2023 - 12.2023

Structural Welder

Chancey Metals
09.2022 - 06.2023

Fabrication Welder

Frattle Stairs & Rails
05.2022 - 08.2022

Package Truck Loader

UPS
01.2021 - 03.2022

Graduate Certificate - Welding

Tulsa Welding School

High School Diploma -

Lee County High School
Collin Holmes
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