David Smith
Welder
Hineston,Louisiana
Summary
Safety-conscious Ironworker known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. Lifts heavy items and works in adverse weather conditions with superior performance and reliability. Fine-tuned Structural Welder with 30 years of experience working in Refineries of varying complexity to construct high capacity load-bearing frames, reinforce joints and prepare for other specialists. Safety-minded worker well-versed in OSHA regulations and site-specific considerations for personal well-being. Collaborative team member with awareness of overall job site needs and willingness to support all involved. Effective at completing welding jobs efficiently to produce high-quality work. Familiar with reading and interpreting blueprints, completing basic mathematical calculations and communicating effectively with team members.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Steel Welder
USI Industrial Shutdown And Turnaround Refinery
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Improved overall project efficiency by consistently meeting welding deadlines and maintaining high-quality workmanship.
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to OSHA regulations and implementing proper welding techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale structural steel projects on time and within budget.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and fitting steel components before welding.
- Maintained welding equipment in optimal condition, ensuring consistent performance and minimal downtime.
- Supported positive working relationships with colleagues by promoting clear communication and cooperative problem-solving skills.
- Ensured durable welds by thoroughly inspecting completed work for defects or inconsistencies, correcting any issues as necessary.
- Expanded skillset by learning additional metalworking techniques such as grinding, cutting, and finishing processes when required on projects.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation.
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.
Tool Room Manager
PSI Repair
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Enhanced tool room efficiency by implementing inventory management systems and procedures.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by ensuring timely maintenance and repair of tools.
- Managed tool room staff, fostering a supportive team environment and promoting professional development.
- Streamlined tool issuance processes, enabling faster response times to production needs.
- Established preventive maintenance schedules, prolonging the lifespan of tools and reducing costs associated with replacements.
- Optimized storage solutions to maximize available space while maintaining accessibility for all tools needed on the job floor.
- Conducted regular quality checks on tools, identifying any necessary repairs or replacements before they impacted production timelines.
- Maintained accurate records of tool usage, minimizing instances of lost or misplaced equipment.
- Regularly audited inventory levels, adjusting as needed based on fluctuations in demand from various departments within the organization.
- Kept inventory of hand tools and gauges calibrated for use.
- Received incoming shipments of tools and equipment from trucks.
- Unpacked, inspected and stored new tools according to crib plans.
- Monitored incoming and outgoing tools to track locations.
- Verified computer inventory against physical inventory and resolved discrepancies.
- Charged raw materials to specific jobs and documented lost or broken tools.
Education
Welding
GED -
05.1981
Skills
- Material Handling
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Weld Repair Techniques
- Plasma Cutting
- Hand Tools Proficiency
- Joint Preparation
- Blueprint Reading
- Forklift Operation
- Respiratory Protection
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Welding Inspection
- Stress Relieving
- Fire Prevention
- Power Tools Proficiency
- Air Carbon Arc Cutting
- Welding Procedure Specification
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Structural Steel Fabrication
- Scaffolding Setup
- Carbon Arc Gouging
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Preheating Techniques
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Welding Symbols Interpretation
- Fall Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Visual Inspection
- Confined Space Entry
- Grinding Techniques
- Electrical Safety
- Rigging Techniques
- Hazard Communication
- Layout and Fitting
- First Aid and CPR
- Teamwork and Communication
- Welding Safety Procedures
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Shaping and Cutting
- Finishing Work
- Structural Repair
- Beam Welding
- Fabrication
- Job Site Preparation
- Truck Unloading
- Parts Fabrication
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Heavy Lifting
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Structural Steel Welder - USI Industrial Shutdown And Turnaround Refinery
01.2023 - 09.2023
Tool Room Manager - PSI Repair
03.2022 - 04.2022
Vo Tech - , Welding
Simmesport High School - GED,
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