Corey Whitt
Panhandle
Summary
Skilled Welder with solid background in various types of welding, including MIG, TIG and stick. Possess practical experience in maintaining and repairing different machinery, equipment, structures and components while adhering to safety, protocols and procedures. Notable strengths include problem-solving abilities, quality workmanship and understanding of blueprints, technical, written and verbal instructions.
Always willing to learn and take on new challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Welder
Tokai Carbon CB
Borger
03.2025 - Current
- Conduct welding repairs and fabricate plant components, equipment, and piping to minimize production downtime
- Obtain proper documentation such as safe work, line break, JSA, confined space, hot work, permits, work orders, departmental buy backs
- Assist in all areas of the maintenance department as needed
- Coordinate with plant departments, management, and safety personnel on projects to achieve production goals
- Work overtime during shifts and callouts to minimize production downtime
ASME Welder, Line Lead, Trainer
WW Tank & Vessel
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Weld, fabricate, repair pressure vessels, and components
- Manage department assembly line to meet production goals
- Train new hires for specific positions and job duties
- Conform to code, production, and safety requirements
- Operate equipment and overhead cranes as needed
Production Technician
CNS Pantex
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Perform tasks and duties as assigned per management
- Follow procedures, security and safety protocols
- Generate and respond to emails amongst colleagues and management
- Attend training, complete testing as required
- Yard duties and production technician training
Fit-Up Operator
GRI Towers
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Inspect cans and flanges to be fit up as instructed
- Setup work area and obtain materials to complete work as needed
- Inspect/operate overhead cranes to move and position components
- Fit-up cans and flanges per work instruction. Grind, tack, root weld cans/flanges
- Comply with quality control inspections
- Follow standards and safety, SOP, SAP and 5S procedures
Fabricator Mechanic A
ASARCO
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Perform work per supervision as assigned
- Report to departments as instructed
- Weld, fabricate, repair plant equipment and components for plant operations
- Perform inspections, operate overhead cranes, forklifts, boom lifts, and equipment
- Follow safety and operating procedures, lock out tag out, PPE requirements
- Attend training and file paperwork as required. Fire brigade duties
Welder Fabricator
SCARAB International
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Perform tasks and report to departments as instructed by shop supervisor
- Fabricate, cut, grind, weld and assemble machine components
- Keep work area and equipment clean and organized
ASME Code Welder
FLOGISTIX LP
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Inspect, weld, fabricate, repair pressure vessels, piping, and flanges per ASME code
- Utilize multiple welding processes, parameters, and procedures
- Document information in accordance with ASME code and quality requirements
- Read and interpret drawings and blueprints
- Follow safety and PPE requirements
ASME Code Welder
SIVALLS Manufacturing
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Layout, fit, grind, weld, and repair ASME code pressure vessels/components
- Follow instructions and blueprints
- Inventory and department specific material management
- Uphold safety and PPE requirements
Education
High School Diploma -
Panhandle Independent School District
Panhandle, TX05-2006
Skills
- Welding
- ASME code compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety procedures
- Plasma cutting
- Air carbon arc gouging
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Stainless steel welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Metal fabrication
- Submerged arc welding
- Layout and fitting
Personal Information
Title: WELDER/TECHNICIAN
Timeline
Maintenance Welder
Tokai Carbon CB
03.2025 - Current
ASME Welder, Line Lead, Trainer
WW Tank & Vessel
01.2022 - 07.2023
Production Technician
CNS Pantex
01.2021 - 01.2022
Fit-Up Operator
GRI Towers
01.2021 - 12.2021
Fabricator Mechanic A
ASARCO
01.2016 - 01.2019
Welder Fabricator
SCARAB International
01.2015 - 01.2016
ASME Code Welder
FLOGISTIX LP
01.2013 - 01.2015
ASME Code Welder
SIVALLS Manufacturing
01.2011 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Panhandle Independent School District