David Wilson
Hooper
Summary
Accomplished Welding Fabricator with extensive experience at HHI Corp., skilled in blueprint interpretation and quality inspection. Demonstrated expertise in welding techniques and metallurgy application, consistently achieving high standards in fabrication and assembly. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring optimal safety and precision in all projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator
HHI Corp.
Harrisville
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Same as below.
Welding Fabricator
HHI Corp.
Harrisville
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- 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.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
Welding Fabricator
Utility Trailer
Clearfield
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
Welding Fabricator
Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
Ogden
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Fit and weld retention systems, pipe elbows.
- Cut down nonstandard lengths of pipe.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Education
Welding - Welding
OWATC
Ogden, UT06-2017
GED -
Two Rivers
Ogden, UT06-2006
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding techniques
- Quality inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Weld machine adjustment
- Metallurgy application
- Assembly skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Welding symbols interpretation
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
HHI Corp.
11.2023 - 03.2025
Welding Fabricator
HHI Corp.
09.2017 - 06.2023
Welding Fabricator
Utility Trailer
04.2016 - 03.2017
Welding Fabricator
Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
01.2012 - 05.2014
Welding - Welding
OWATC
GED -
Two Rivers
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