Klein "Wesley" Smith

Welder A

Sabre Industries

Alvarado, TX

07.2013 - Current

Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Welder A

Education

Welding Technology-Certificate of Completion - Welding Technology

Skills

Accomplishments

Timeline

Welder A

Welding Technology-Certificate of Completion - Welding Technology

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