Daniel Fowler

Welder/ NDT

Pratt & Whitney

02.2001 - Current

Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.