David Stewart
Huffman
Summary
Detail-oriented lead welder with a strong focus on safety compliance and effective training. Proven ability to optimize workflows and mentor junior welders, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Welder and Fabricator
Command Tubular Products
New Caney
06.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and protocols during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Trained junior welders on techniques and safety procedures effectively.
- Conducted regular maintenance on welding tools to ensure efficiency.
- Managed inventory of welding supplies and materials efficiently.
- Supervised other welders in the shop to ensure quality standards were met.
- Utilized various tools such as grinders, saws, drills and measuring devices during fabrication process.
- Trained new employees in the use of welding equipment and techniques according to company policies.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Performed welding operations on metals such as aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel using TIG, MIG and flux core arc welding techniques.
- Created jigs and fixtures for welding projects that require accuracy or repeatability.
- Provided technical support to other departments when needed.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment including torches, regulators, hoses.
- Repaired broken parts or fabricate new components from raw materials using cutting torches and plasma cutters.
- Established work schedules for team members based on priority of tasks.
- Updated records pertaining to job progress, materials used and labor costs associated with each job completed.
- Calculated heat input levels required for specific types of welds utilizing knowledge of metallurgy.
- Communicated with vendors regarding material orders or special requests for custom jobs.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
Combination Welder and Fabricator
Bailiff Enterprise
Willis
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Interacted with customers and coworkers to analyze the process and gather the requirements, making necessary changes to fulfill their project needs.
Combination Welder and Fabricator
TDCJ
Lamesa
01.2011 - 12.2019
- Combination welder, fabricator and project planner.
- Translated and assembled requirements into detailed, technical specifications, detailing new features and enhancements to existing facility.
Education
Associate - Welding Technologies
Lone star college
Associate - applied science
Western Texas College
Skills
- TIG welding
- MIG welding
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Project planning
- Inventory management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality assurance
- Team supervision
- Effective training
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Workflow optimization
Welding applications
- SMAW
- GTAW
- GMAW
- FCAW
Timeline
Lead Welder and Fabricator
Command Tubular Products
06.2021 - Current
Combination Welder and Fabricator
Bailiff Enterprise
02.2019 - 06.2021
Combination Welder and Fabricator
TDCJ
01.2011 - 12.2019
Associate - Welding Technologies
Lone star college
Associate - applied science
Western Texas College