Colt Reber
Wolfforth
Summary
Dynamic and skilled Lead Welder with extensive experience at Allied Oilfield Machine & Pump, specializing in TIG and MIG welding. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency and implement process improvements, resulting in reduced waste. Strong communicator and adaptable leader, committed to maintaining high-quality standards and safety protocols in all fabrication projects.
Skilled fabrication professional with strong expertise in welding, interpreting blueprints, and metalworking. Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time while maintaining safety standards. Effective team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Specialized skills in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, along with proficiency in using various metal fabrication tools and machinery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Showfast Industries
08.2025 - Current
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to maintain industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to enhance safety protocols.
- Adapted quickly to new tools and techniques for improved efficiency.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Understanding the mathematics to make pie cuts on stainless steel and aluminum pipe and TIG welding said pipe to high quality standards.
Lead Welder
Lubbock County Maintenance
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise assembly of structures.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to maintain industry standards and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency in production processes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced welding techniques and reduced material waste.
- Provided feedback on project timelines and resource allocation during team meetings.
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- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding.
- Supervised welding operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- The reason I left this job was due to budget cuts and the cancellation of welding projects for the year of 2025. So I had to find something different.
Welder/Diesel Mechanic
Strawn Energy
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to specifications and blueprints.
- Operated welding equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Conducted quality inspections of welds to maintain structural integrity and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Made repairs and maintained all of the equipment, hot oil trucks, pump trucks, and vac trucks. Making repairs on air brakes, air suspension, wheel seals and bearings and any other repairs needed.
- Going on service calls to make repairs.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- The reason I left this job is because I had an opportunity to get a local job and stop driving back and forth.
Field Diesel Mechanic
Halliburton Energy Services
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy equipment, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues, improving response times.
- Implemented safety protocols during repairs, promoting a safe work environment.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, reducing downtime for equipment repairs significantly.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify faults in complex systems, ensuring accurate repairs.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills, teamwork abilities, and effective communication among colleagues and supervisors alike.
- Ensured safety compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations related to diesel mechanics.
- Reduced downtime for vehicles by diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- The reason I left this job was due to covid and the whole shop being laid off.
Lead Welder
Allied Oilfield Machine & Pump
08.2007 - 02.2015
- Mentored junior welders, enhancing their skills and improving team efficiency.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, reducing waste and optimizing workflow.
- Conducted regular inspections of welds to maintain structural integrity and compliance with specifications.
- Trained staff on equipment operation, fostering a culture of safety and competence within the team.
- Supervised welding operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Trained junior welders on techniques, equipment use, and safety measures.
- The reason I left this job was due to a lay off in 2008. Then I went back in 2011 and was there until 2015 when the oilfield started to slow down and I had to find something else.
Education
No Degree - Welding
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05-2008
Skills
- TIG welding stainless steel, aluminum, and mild carbon steel, MIG welding, stick welding all in 5G
- Pipe welding
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Fabrication
- Plasma cutting
- oxy acetylene welding with a torch, and cutting
- Blueprint interpretation
- Flux core arc welding
- Custom fabrication
- sheet metal work, shaping and forming by hand and with machines
- Structural fabrication
- Ability to adapt and learn very quickly in any environment as well as being a very diverse leader
- AWS D11 structural welding code
- ASME boiler and pressure vessel code
Certification
American Welding Society (AWS)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
I was certified through Halliburton to work on air brakes and air suspension as well as making high pressure hydraulic hoses.
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Showfast Industries
08.2025 - Current
Lead Welder
Lubbock County Maintenance
09.2023 - 08.2025
Welder/Diesel Mechanic
Strawn Energy
09.2020 - 09.2023
Field Diesel Mechanic
Halliburton Energy Services
09.2017 - 04.2020
Lead Welder
Allied Oilfield Machine & Pump
08.2007 - 02.2015
No Degree - Welding
South Plains College