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David Turquoise Jr.

P.O. Box 291 Page,AZ

Summary

Focused combo pipe welder with 26 years of experience. Skilled at working with metal and welding equipment with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism in construction situations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Combo Pipe Welder

TEI Construction Services, Inc
11.2018 - Current
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
  • Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes
  • Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding

Pipe Welder Forman, Pipe Fitter

Haci Mechanical
05.2023 - 04.2025
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.

Combo Pipe Welder, Tube Welder

Amec Foster Wheeler
03.2013 - 11.2018

installing and repairing boilers, replacing reheat headers/ panels, rigging and fitting tubes.

  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
  • Effectively managed repair and maintenance scheduled to increase shop organization and equipment longevity
  • Identified and implemented optimal welding approaches based on knowledge of geometry and metallurgy
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding
  • Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
  • Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques

Combo Pipe Welder, Pipe Welder

IMCOR
02.2011 - 07.2013

combo pipe welder. pipefitter, shop welding on varies metals and pipe.

  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
  • Studied inventories of available supplies, tools and materials to provide accurate quotes to clients
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance
  • Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes
  • Provided exceptional customer service by developing detailed plans for each project from start to finish
  • Identified and implemented optimal welding approaches based on knowledge of geometry and metallurgy
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts
  • Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment

Pipe Welder, Tube Welder

Total Western Inc.
03.2010 - 10.2011

Tube welder, Pipe welder, worked on stainless reheat tubes, water wall tubes, replaced roof tubes and placed heavy wall pipes

  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
  • Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding
  • Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints

Field Code Welder

Laron Inc
10.2010 - 02.2011

field code welder, stainless pipe welding, plate, shrome, carbon and heavy wall pipe welding

  • Resolved complaints and issues involving both guests and employees
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Studied inventories of available supplies, tools and materials to provide accurate quotes to clients
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance
  • Provided exceptional customer service by developing detailed plans for each project from start to finish
  • Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
  • Effectively managed repair and maintenance scheduled to increase shop organization and equipment longevity
  • Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding

Tube Welder, Combo Welder

Irwin Industries
09.1998 - 03.2010

Welded heavy wall pipe, stainless pipe,rigging and fitting up pipe, Iron worker

  • Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance
  • Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
  • Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints

Education

High School Diploma -

Page High School
Page, AZ
05.1992

Skills

  • Pipe fitting
  • Blueprints and schematics
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Valve repairs
  • Power and hand tools
  • Start to finish home construction
  • Industry safety equipment
  • Customer relationship building
  • Equipment problem resolution
  • Good multitasker
  • Self-motivated
  • Works well independently
  • Hand/power tools
  • Safety procedures knowledge
  • Have own tools
  • Commercial structures
  • Strong team player
  • General math skills
  • Capable of heavy lifting
  • Supervisory experience
  • MSHA Certified
  • Possesses a reliable vehicle
  • Certified Welder

Certification

Mine Safety and Health Administration- current , Osha 10-34-003372795

Additional Information

I have worked in construction for 23yrs as a combo pipe welder-rigger,pipefitter, crane operator, fork lift operator, mechanical maintenance. worked in mines across the country. experience of 4 yrs of building drag lines, shovels, drill, and truck beds for mines.

Timeline

Pipe Welder Forman, Pipe Fitter

Haci Mechanical
05.2023 - 04.2025

Combo Pipe Welder

TEI Construction Services, Inc
11.2018 - Current

Combo Pipe Welder, Tube Welder

Amec Foster Wheeler
03.2013 - 11.2018

Combo Pipe Welder, Pipe Welder

IMCOR
02.2011 - 07.2013

Field Code Welder

Laron Inc
10.2010 - 02.2011

Pipe Welder, Tube Welder

Total Western Inc.
03.2010 - 10.2011

Tube Welder, Combo Welder

Irwin Industries
09.1998 - 03.2010

High School Diploma -

Page High School
David Turquoise Jr.