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Dahkota Taube

Stanton,KY

Summary

Skilled welder with background in various welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing techniques. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and material properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics leading to efficient project completion. Improved workflow in previous roles by introducing innovative fabrication methods that enhanced productivity and quality.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipeline Welder

Swartz Pipeline
Mount Sterling, KY
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Fabricated and assembled pipeline components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placement.
  • Conducted inspections on welded joints to maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve welding issues efficiently.
  • Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents during operations.
  • Optimized workflow processes, increasing overall productivity in project completion.
  • Participated actively in pre-weld preparations including surface cleaning, grinding edges, beveling joints-optimizing conditions for successful welds.
  • Increased weld strength and durability by utilizing appropriate filler materials for various pipe materials.

Pipeline Welder

PECI
Lebanon, Kentucky
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Utilized knowledge of engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams and sketches to determine job requirements.
  • Monitored amperage levels during the entire welding process in order to ensure proper heat input into material being joined.
  • Calculated dimensions of parts as required for fabrication projects.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to standards.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Welded and fabricated pipelines according to blueprints and specifications.

Assistant Welder Foreman

Infrasource Construction
Florence, KY
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Traced patterns onto work pieces to prepare them for welding process.
  • Read blueprints to determine job specifications such as materials required, dimensions and tolerances.
  • Assisted with the layout of projects and calculated dimensions for cutting materials.
  • Used oxyacetylene torches to cut metals into desired shapes prior to fabrication process.
  • Maintained all necessary safety equipment while operating machinery.
  • Monitored the fit-up of components prior to welding operations to ensure proper alignment.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety standards when handling heavy objects.
  • Provided assistance in loading and unloading materials from production area.
  • Operated welding machines to join metal components.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by disposing of scrap material properly.
  • Adjusted current settings on machine according to type of metals being joined.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Prepared and cleaned weld joints for welding process.
  • Recorded daily activities accurately in log book provided by supervisor.
  • Checked completed welds visually and with measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
  • Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
  • Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.

Assistant Welder Foreman

Infrasource Construction
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Traced patterns onto work pieces to prepare them for welding process.
  • Read blueprints to determine job specifications such as materials required, dimensions and tolerances.
  • Assisted with the layout of projects and calculated dimensions for cutting materials.
  • Used oxyacetylene torches to cut metals into desired shapes prior to fabrication process.
  • Maintained all necessary safety equipment while operating machinery.
  • Monitored the fit-up of components prior to welding operations to ensure proper alignment.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety standards when handling heavy objects.
  • Provided assistance in loading and unloading materials from production area.
  • Operated welding machines to join metal components.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by disposing of scrap material properly.
  • Adjusted current settings on machine according to type of metals being joined.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Prepared and cleaned weld joints for welding process.
  • Recorded daily activities accurately in log book provided by supervisor.
  • Checked completed welds visually and with measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
  • Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
  • Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.

Assistant Welder Foreman

Infrasource Construction
Taylor Springs, Illinois
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Traced patterns onto work pieces to prepare them for welding process.
  • Read blueprints to determine job specifications such as materials required, dimensions and tolerances.
  • Assisted with the layout of projects and calculated dimensions for cutting materials.
  • Used oxyacetylene torches to cut metals into desired shapes prior to fabrication process.
  • Maintained all necessary safety equipment while operating machinery.
  • Monitored the fit-up of components prior to welding operations to ensure proper alignment.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety standards when handling heavy objects.
  • Provided assistance in loading and unloading materials from production area.
  • Operated welding machines to join metal components.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by disposing of scrap material properly.
  • Adjusted current settings on machine according to type of metals being joined.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Prepared and cleaned weld joints for welding process.
  • Recorded daily activities accurately in log book provided by supervisor.
  • Checked completed welds visually and with measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
  • Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
  • Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.

Assistant Welder Foreman

Infrasource Construction
Florence, KY
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Traced patterns onto work pieces to prepare them for welding process.
  • Read blueprints to determine job specifications such as materials required, dimensions and tolerances.
  • Assisted with the layout of projects and calculated dimensions for cutting materials.
  • Used oxyacetylene torches to cut metals into desired shapes prior to fabrication process.
  • Maintained all necessary safety equipment while operating machinery.
  • Monitored the fit-up of components prior to welding operations to ensure proper alignment.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety standards when handling heavy objects.
  • Provided assistance in loading and unloading materials from production area.
  • Operated welding machines to join metal components.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by disposing of scrap material properly.
  • Adjusted current settings on machine according to type of metals being joined.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Prepared and cleaned weld joints for welding process.
  • Recorded daily activities accurately in log book provided by supervisor.
  • Checked completed welds visually and with measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
  • Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
  • Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.

Assistant Welder Foreman

Michels Pipeline Construction
Washington, PA
07.2014 - 04.2020
  • Traced patterns onto work pieces to prepare them for welding process.
  • Read blueprints to determine job specifications such as materials required, dimensions and tolerances.
  • Assisted with the layout of projects and calculated dimensions for cutting materials.
  • Used oxyacetylene torches to cut metals into desired shapes prior to fabrication process.
  • Maintained all necessary safety equipment while operating machinery.
  • Monitored the fit-up of components prior to welding operations to ensure proper alignment.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety standards when handling heavy objects.
  • Provided assistance in loading and unloading materials from production area.
  • Operated welding machines to join metal components.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by disposing of scrap material properly.
  • Adjusted current settings on machine according to type of metals being joined.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Prepared and cleaned weld joints for welding process.
  • Recorded daily activities accurately in log book provided by supervisor.
  • Checked completed welds visually and with measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
  • Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
  • Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Charles Paige High Schoole
Sand Springs, OK
05.2013

Skills

  • Structural welding
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Component Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Quality Assurance
  • Safety Procedures
  • Stick Welding
  • Assembly Planning
  • Equipment Operation
  • Pipe welding
  • Torch operation
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Fabrication
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Portable Grinders
  • Torch Selection
  • Multitasking
  • Customer Service
  • Task Prioritization
  • Hydro testing
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Grinding and finishing
  • Welding codes and standards
  • Plasma cutting
  • Pipe alignment
  • Weld repair techniques
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Quality control procedures

Timeline

Pipeline Welder

Swartz Pipeline
08.2024 - 11.2024

Pipeline Welder

PECI
05.2024 - 08.2024

Assistant Welder Foreman

Infrasource Construction
04.2023 - 05.2024

Assistant Welder Foreman

Infrasource Construction
04.2022 - 11.2022

Assistant Welder Foreman

Infrasource Construction
04.2021 - 11.2021

Assistant Welder Foreman

Infrasource Construction
04.2020 - 12.2020

Assistant Welder Foreman

Michels Pipeline Construction
07.2014 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Charles Paige High Schoole

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