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Cordell Anderson

Dallas,TX

Summary

Record of being punctual, prepared and focused on work at each welding job. Physically fit and willing to travel.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Welder

CTR
Charleston, NC
12.2022 - 01.2023

welding Navy ships and Pressure vessels

Ceramic Backing Full Penetrations

weld Seams (x-ray Welds)

Structural Welder

HKA
Philadelphia, PA
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Mig,Flux core Processes
  • all weld positions
  • Arc Gouging
  • Cutting Torch
  • Ceramic Tape
  • Full Penetration (bulk heads,Seam Weld, Shell Plating Butts,Bevels,Fillets,joints in all positions.
  • X-ray welds

Structural Welder

Integrity Staffing(Newport News Shipbuilding)
Newport News, VA
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Conducted hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Welding Butts,Bevels,Fillets,Groove and Joints
  • Deep penetrations and ceramic tape
  • (Seam Welder) also welding the shell x-ray welds

Structural Welder

Ameri Force Craft Services
National City, CA
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
  • Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG ,Fuxcore and Stick welding.
  • Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including Stainless,Carbon and Stainless steel.
  • Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
  • Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
  • Weld new construction cargo ship and repaired navy ships if needed.
  • Seam Welder in all positions for x-ray welds

Structural Welder

Trinity Rails
Saginaw, TX
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
  • Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Fabricate tankers,compartment,and box railcars to completion. Welding in all positions using stic,mig and fluxcore process.

Senior Welder

Trinity Myers Utility Structures
Fort Worth, TX
02.2019 - 05.2019

welded fillet,seams and butts. UT welds,preheating,cutting torch,overhead crane certified ,grinder ,cutting saw, arc gouging

Weld full penetrations seams for x-ray

Structural Welder

Huntington Ingalls Industries
Pascagoula, MS
10.2014 - 02.2019
  • Build Navy and Coast Guard Ships. Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
  • Maintained a clean and tidy work area.
  • Worked on structural supports using techniques such as Stick ,Flux Core, Pulse Arc ,Mig welding.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Inspected and repaired components such as [cracks], [undercut] and [defects] to implement corrective action.
  • Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
  • Strengthened workflow by accurately welding Collars ,Plates ,Beams , T Beams [Fillets], [Butts] and [Joints] welds.
  • Seam Welder for full penetrations for x-ray.
  • Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
  • Welded ]Stainless Steel ,Carbon Steel ,Mild Steel ,HY80 ,HSLA 100 materials using , continuously checking for safety and quality.

Material Handler/Forklift Operator and Welder

Lofton Staffing Services
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2010 - 01.2014

Operate sit-down fork and Barrel clamp forklift.

  • Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
  • Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
  • Carefully and precisely manipulated controls of [Propane]-powered vehicles to navigate throughout facility, thoughtfully selecting routes to avoid obstructions and crowded areas.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment, including [conveyors], [Pallet Machine] and [Bottle feeder] machines.
  • Operated [RF Scanner] while safely driving forklift.
  • Promoted longevity of warehouse equipment through routine inspection and maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating or recharging batteries of vehicles and auxiliary tools.
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
  • Inputted information from customer calls and onsite service visits into the company's system using [Software].

Welder Helper

TOPCOR Companies LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2009 - 04.2010

serviced platform oil and gas rigs on land and offshore

from replacing the structure to leaks

  • Checked specifications to accurately weigh and mix ingredients.
  • Weld butts and Seams an back gouge for full penetration x-rays

Order Puller

Martin Brower
Baton Rouge, La
02.2009 - 04.2009

Operate Forklift pulling orders on the dry and freezer side using the RF Scanner

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all orders.
  • Pulled orders from the shelves and replenished stock.
  • Accurately keyed in data for packages into computer system using handheld scanners, average 1500 packages per shift.
  • Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to effectively operate throughout warehouse.
  • Used RF scanner to pick items from proper bins.
  • Labeled products upon truck unloading for excellent organization.
  • Picked products from designated locations using [Reach] and electric pallet jacks] to fulfill customer orders.
  • Stacked, organized and palletized packages for efficient storage and movement.
  • Used forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and overhead cranes to move items throughout facility.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

UPS SCS
Atlanta, GA
05.2003 - 07.2008

ship and package parts by using different software

  • Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction.

Loader/Unloader

RandstadUSA
Atlanta, GA
01.2000 - 12.2004

Use of RF Scanner and forklift(clamp ,raymond reach

  • Maintained and ensured accurate and timely completion of log books and inspection reports.
  • Operated, maintained and performed repairs on equipment, replacing hoses and conducting minor mechanic work on pumps and fittings.
  • Maintained accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records.
  • Staged products between receiving, storage and shipping areas to accurately transfer items.
  • Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations.
  • Affixed accurate labels to customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays.
  • Loaded perishable and non-perishable items into trucks according to planned delivery schedules.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Inventoried items with daily cycle counts and monthly audits, investigating discrepancies to keep data accurate.
  • Attached identifying tag or labels to materials or marked information on cases, bales, or other containers.
  • Received, stored, and shipped goods and materials.

Loader

Matlack Tankline
Morrow, GA
09.2001 - 04.2002
  • Loaded and off loaded tanker railcars along with doing the same for tractor trailers
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Exceeded specific team goal by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, preparing shipment documents and securing products on pallets.
  • Products were oIls , plastic pellets, powder cement,
  • used pumps ,conveyors ,air pressure depending on procedure
  • welded on repairs

Loader/Unloader/Fabrication Welder

Laser Material
Atlanta, Ga
02.2000 - 04.2002

Loaded and Offloaded Railcars an tractor trailers

Liquids , Plastic pellets and powders by weight.

made fitting Brackets and weld full penetration

Welder/Fitter

LeTourneau Co.
Vicksburg, MS
02.1997 - 02.1999

Build Gorilla class Oil jacking rigs

Use Stick and Flux core welding processes

Carbon Arc gouger , Cutting torch.

(Seam Welder Full penetrations to be x-ray)

  • Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Safely ignited torches and while closely monitoring surroundings to effectively complete projects.
  • Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment length by efficiently cleaning floor and machinery.

Education

Title of JOURNEYMAN WELDER - WELDER,ARC

INGALLS APPRENTICE SCHOOL
Pascagoula, MS
2016

CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP - STRUCTURAL WELDING

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTENT PF LABOR
Pascagoula, MS
2016

WELDING CERTIFICATE - STICK ,MIG AND FLUX CORE

LeTourneau CO
Vicksburg, MS
1997

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION -

PEC PREMIER SAFRTY MANAGEMENT COURSE
Morgan City, LA
2009

Certificate - WELDING AND METAL LATHE

ADAMS COUNTY TRADE SCHOOL
Natchez, MS
1990

High School Diploma -

Natchez High School
Natchez, MS
05.1990

Skills

  • CUTTING TORCH
  • Grinding work
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Power tools
  • Good at following instructions
  • Strong work ethic
  • Manual labor skills
  • Blueprint reading
  • NAVSEA WELDING PROCEDURES
  • Welder certificate
  • Certified forklift operator
  • OSHA training
  • RF scanner
  • Staging and sorting
  • Seam Welder(
  • Fluxcore
  • STAINLESS STEEL WELDING
  • PULSE ARC
  • Expert in stick welding
  • Expert knowledge of 035 to 3/32 wiring
  • AWS certified
  • Crane/hoist expert
  • Welding safety precautions
  • Strategic thinker
  • Metal working ability
  • Quality assurance authority
  • Initiative to work independently
  • OSHA 10 CERTIFICATE
  • Organization
  • ARC GOUGING
  • Administrative support
  • TWIC CARD
  • Mig
  • Shell (Seam Welder)

Affiliations

  • Member, Alumni Association
  • Huntington Ingalls (APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR 2016)

Timeline

Structural Welder

CTR
12.2022 - 01.2023

Structural Welder

HKA
11.2022 - 12.2022

Structural Welder

Integrity Staffing(Newport News Shipbuilding)
08.2020 - 11.2022

Structural Welder

Ameri Force Craft Services
03.2020 - 07.2020

Structural Welder

Trinity Rails
05.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Welder

Trinity Myers Utility Structures
02.2019 - 05.2019

Structural Welder

Huntington Ingalls Industries
10.2014 - 02.2019

Material Handler/Forklift Operator and Welder

Lofton Staffing Services
05.2010 - 01.2014

Welder Helper

TOPCOR Companies LLC
05.2009 - 04.2010

Order Puller

Martin Brower
02.2009 - 04.2009

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

UPS SCS
05.2003 - 07.2008

Loader

Matlack Tankline
09.2001 - 04.2002

Loader/Unloader/Fabrication Welder

Laser Material
02.2000 - 04.2002

Loader/Unloader

RandstadUSA
01.2000 - 12.2004

Welder/Fitter

LeTourneau Co.
02.1997 - 02.1999

Title of JOURNEYMAN WELDER - WELDER,ARC

INGALLS APPRENTICE SCHOOL

CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP - STRUCTURAL WELDING

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTENT PF LABOR

WELDING CERTIFICATE - STICK ,MIG AND FLUX CORE

LeTourneau CO

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION -

PEC PREMIER SAFRTY MANAGEMENT COURSE

Certificate - WELDING AND METAL LATHE

ADAMS COUNTY TRADE SCHOOL

High School Diploma -

Natchez High School
Cordell Anderson