Dakota Allred
Mims,FL
Summary
Hardworking and reliable pipe and structural welder offering safety and skill. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Took trade school for 3 years and became AWS certified in all positions for structural welding using SMAW welding process.
Have pipe welded using SMAW on carbon steel pipe up to twenty four inches all the way down to inch and a half also can mig weld if needed.
Osha 10 certified and NCCER certified in basic rigging and basic signal person.
Besides welding am also knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products.
Proficient at running Heavy Equipment such as backhoes, skid loaders, forklifts and soil compactors.
Also knowledgeable in mechanics and basic electronics
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Classic Airboats
Cocoa, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine the type of sheet metal needed for each job.
- Fabricate sheet metal pieces by cutting, punching, bending, rolling, and forming with hand tools or machines.
- Operate power brakes to bend sheet metal into desired shapes.
- Use shears to cut sheets of metal into specific sizes and shapes.
- Utilized MIG and TIG welding techniques to join sections of aluminum components together.
- Welded thin gauge sheet metal parts utilizing gas tungsten arc welding process.
- Installed prop hubs on counter rotators and installed and set propeller
- Completely wired levatator airboat engines also installed and wired gauge boxes and every other miscellaneous part
Welder
industrial steel llc
Mims, FL
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Completed welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions.
- Examined welds to check bead size and other specifications.
- Operated overhead cranes to move materials to various locations.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
Pipe Welder
Systems Contracting
Frostproof, FL
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe installations.
- Prevented breakdowns by keeping equipment clean and well-maintained for upcoming jobs.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Examined weld and rigging equipment for defects and compared findings to blueprints, deciding on courses of best action for safety and cost.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
- Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Lawrence High School
Trinity, AL05.2019
Skills
- SMAW Welding
- GMAW welding
- GTAW welding
- FCAW welding
- Weld both pipe and structural
- Weld Both Steel and Aluminum
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Surface Material Preparation
- Maintenance & Repair
- oxygen/acetylene torch
- Truck Maneuvering
- Loading and Unloading
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Classic Airboats
07.2023 - Current
Welder
industrial steel llc
10.2021 - 02.2023
Pipe Welder
Systems Contracting
04.2019 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
East Lawrence High School