Colton Randlett
K N G Industrial Serivces
Henderson
8
years of professional experience
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Work History
Combo Welder
1 Year 2 Months- Executed high-quality GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding and fabrication on carbon steels and stainless steel to ensure structural integrity and meet project specifications.
- Proficient in reading technical drawings, blueprints and schematics
- Maintained a high standard of work, ensuring finished products meet quality and safety standards.
- Operated machinery in multiple papermills and cement plants to support production processes.
- Swapped/modified screw conveyor
Combo Welder
3 Years 4 Months- Interpreted blueprints to layout and assemble metal structures accurately.
- Assisted in completing large-scale projects on time by effectively collaborating with other trades professionals such as electricians, pipefitters, and millwrights.
- Conducted repairs on boiler tubes and hot spots to ensure optimal operation.
Combo Welder
11 Months- Welded boiler tubes and pipes in industrial settings to ensure system integrity.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds for complex structures.
- Conducted routine inspections of weld quality, identifying defects and implementing corrective measures.
Welder/Fabricator
10 Months- Fabricated/welded various styles of custom aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel railing.
- Ensured quality in all welds, fabricating products with meticulous attention to detail.
- Grinded and sanded materials for clean, professional appearance upon installation.
- Read blueprints to understand specifications for custom railing styles and utilized basic pipe fitting skills during fabrication.
- Operated hydraulic pipe bender, ring roller, shear press, copping machine, and vertical lathe.
- Millwright work, setting bearing and motor and gear boxes
Welder/Fabricator
2 Years 11 Months- Operated TIG aluminum welding equipment to meet production standards.
- Ensured quality of welds through proper preparation and finishing processes.
- Fabricated various gates and components.
- Ability to read blueprints made for various gate styles.
- Experienced with a hydraulic ring roller and various hand tools and saws.
- Met or exceed daily production scheduled on 8-12hour shift.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring an organized and safe workstation.
- Executed additional job duties assigned by the supervisor.
Education
No Degree - Welding
- Welded mild steel pipe, plate & structural steel in accordance with AWS D1.1 codes and standards.
- Welded plate & structural steel in the flat, vertical, horizontal & overhead positions.
- Welded stainless steel & aluminum in accordance with Military Standard 1595-A.
- Welded 2"-12" pipe in the 2G, 5G, & 6G positions and welded larger diameter piping per standard API 1104.
- Welded stainless steel and aluminum per Military Standard 1595-A, ensuring compliance with industry specifications.
- Used GTAW (TIG & HF TIG), SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW Welding Processes.
- Utilized assorted 6010, 7018, 7024 electrodes, wire diameters, and ER70S, 309L filler metals.
- Measured, cut, prepared, and fitted segments of pipe and structural steel to meet project specifications and timelines.
- Prepared & Cut Metal with Plate & Pipe Beveling Machines, Hand Torches & Grinders, Air Carbon Arc Gouging, and Plasma Arc, and Common Hand Tools and Pneumatics.
- Maintained pre-heat and inter pass temperatures to ensure optimal welding conditions.
- Collaborated with a journeyman welder to enhance proficiency in welding methods and techniques.
- Maintained pre-heat and inter-pass temperatures to enhance weld integrity and performance.
- Experienced with obeying fire safety and prevention rules in regards to personnel and shop safety.
- Experienced interpreting blueprints for development, layout, fabrication and installation of piping components such as piping runs, fittings, and valves.
- Experience with piping systems and piping supports and fabricating piping assemblies by cutting, bending, brazing and beveling.
- Experienced manufacturing jigs and fixtures to hold piping components being worked.
- Experience cutting pipe for assembly with threaded and soldered/brazed pipe joints.
- Experienced in distinguishing the difference between common piping materials such as copper, carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel.
Skills
Proficient in GMAW
GTAW
SMAW
FCAW (1g-6g)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Blueprint reading and schematics
Rigging techniques
Plasma arc cutting
Pipefitting
Aluminum welding
Oxy-fuel cutting
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