Dallas Adkins
Oakman
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented welder with extensive experience at Pate Welding, specializing in MIG and TIG techniques. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and enhance fabrication quality through critical thinking and meticulous joint preparation. Recognized for maintaining high safety standards while achieving efficient project completion and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/fitter
Pate Welding
10.2025 - Current
- Operated MIG and TIG welders to complete fabrication projects efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise welding specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and resolve production challenges.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Combo Welder
Core Industrial Maintenance
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication.
- Conducted routine inspections of welds for quality assurance and compliance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to enhance safety standards.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks while learning various welding techniques efficiently.
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Maintained site safety by keeping work orderly and free of hazards like Type.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Fabrication Welder
Wilson Machine and Welding
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise assembly of fabricated parts.
- Operated various welding machines and tools, maintaining high safety standards throughout processes.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve fabrication issues effectively.
Combo Pipe Welder
Wellons Power Group
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Fabricated and assembled piping systems using MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control measures.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to accurately execute welding projects.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot welding issues and optimize workflow efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakman High School
Oakman, AL05.2021
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Flat welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Cutting techniques
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Wire feed machines
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Parts fabrication
- Welding position proficiency
- Pipe fitting
- Joint preparation
- Oxy-acetylene welding
Timeline
Welder/fitter
Pate Welding
10.2025 - Current
Combo Welder
Core Industrial Maintenance
01.2025 - 10.2025
Fabrication Welder
Wilson Machine and Welding
01.2024 - 01.2025
Combo Pipe Welder
Wellons Power Group
02.2023 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Oakman High School