Colton Atkinson
Crawford,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at Industrial Rigging Services, I excel in stainless steel metal welding and team collaboration, significantly enhancing project efficiency. My expertise in fabrication and commitment have contributed to surpassing project deadlines, ensuring all welds meet industry standards. Seeking to work in an environment to further challenge me while allowing to contribute to the continued growth, longevity and success of the organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Industrial Rigging Services
08.2012 - Current
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
- Collaborated on design of custom metalwork projects, meeting client specifications with innovative solutions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crawford High School
Crawford, TX05.2012
Skills
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Fabrication
- Shaping and cutting
- Pipe welding
- Steel Fabrication
- Equipment Operation
- Cutting techniques
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Parts Fabrication
- Pipe fitting
- Precision measuring
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Surface grinding
- Measurements and Calculations
- Layout and Fitting
- Man lift, Boom lift, Sky track, Forklift operator
- Lathe and mill operator
- Confined space certified
Timeline
Welder
Industrial Rigging Services
08.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Crawford High School
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