Welder / Shipyard Fabricator
Deonte Patrick
Southwest Shipyard
Houston,TX
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Combo Welder/ Fitter with 6+ pipe and structural welding / fabrication experience across marine vessels, trailers, and industrial components. Excelling in TIG, SMAW, FLUX CORE, and Pulse Mig welding,
Work History
Welder / Shipyard Fabricator
9 Months- Perform flux-core and stick welding on structural steel and shipyard components in accordance with project specifications, qualified procedures, and safety standards.
- Fit and weld flanges and valves , angles and channels. measure, tack-weld, and fabricate steel and stainless steel components while maintaining accurate dimensions, tolerances, and proper joint preparation.
- Operate grinders, cutting torches, plasma cutters, and other hand and power tools to prepare and finish components, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production deadlines.
Journey-Level Structural Welder
1 Year 5 Months- Perform SMAW and FCAW welding on structural components for large-scale marine vessels in accordance with qualified welding procedures.
- Complete structural weld repairs on frames and piping systems while ensuring compliance with marine construction requirements.
- Inspect and test welds for structural integrity and maintain OSHA-compliant safety practices in an active shipyard environment.
1st Class Structural Welder
5 Months- Welded and assembled structural frames , vessels , flanges , and pipe components using FCAW and SMAW processes (0.45, 0.52, 7018, 6010, and 6011) in support of naval ship construction.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical schematics to ensure accurate fabrication, fit-up, and alignment of ship components.
- Operated overhead cranes and hoists to position heavy materials safely for welding, while maintaining OSHA-compliant and hazard-free work areas.
Combo Pipe Welder
8 Months- Welded and assembled stainless steel pipe components for recreational vehicles using TIG welding process including Slingshot and Ranger product lines, in accordance with production requirements.
- Applied computer-based work instructions, AWS processes, weld symbols, and technical specifications to complete accurate, quality welds.
- Performed pulse-arc and aluminum welding on thin-wall tubing while consistently meeting takt time and established production standards.
Pipe Welder
4 Months- Inspected drill stabilizers for cracks and completed repairs in accordance with WPS using foot-pedal TIG and Pulse arc welding.
- Ground, chamfered, and finished tools to meet customer specifications, including precise blade height and width requirements using multiple filler wires.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant work area while ensuring consistent quality and adherence to finishing standards.
Welder & Fabricator
3 Months- Welded custom pipe metal and mild-steel components using TIG welding process in accordance with fabrication requirements.
- Inspected finished parts for spatter, pinholes, grind marks, and other quality issues to support product standards.
- Set up welding equipment and adjusted voltage and wire speed for different materials, including galvanized and zinc-plated metals, using appropriate welding procedures.
1st Class Structural Welder
8 Months- Welded steel and aluminum trailer frames and structural components using FCAW, consistently meeting production quotas of 40+ frames per day.
- Interpreted blueprints and welding procedure specifications to set up equipment and prepare joints for a range of materials and structural requirements.
- Performed quality inspections, identified and corrected weld defects, and operated flame-cutting equipment, hand tools, overhead cranes, and hoists in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Structural Welder
7 Months- Perform flux-core and stick welding on structural steel and shipyard components in accordance with project specifications, qualified procedures, and safety standards.
- Fit and weld flanges and valves , angles and channels. measure, tack-weld, and fabricate steel and stainless steel components while maintaining accurate dimensions, tolerances, and proper joint preparation.
- Operate grinders, cutting torches, plasma cutters, and other hand and power tools to prepare and finish components, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production deadlines.
Education
Professional Welder Diploma
Skills
SMAW / Stick Welding • FCAW / Flux-Core • Gmaw / Mig • Gtaw / Tig • Structural Welding • Shipbuilding & Ship Repair • Steel & Aluminum Fabrication • Blueprint & WPS Interpretation • Fit-Up & Tack Welding • Weld Inspection & Repair • Plasma & Flame Cutting • Grinding & Finishing • Overhead Cranes & Hoists • OSHA Safety Compliance • Quality Control • GTAW/TIG: Stainless Steel
Copper-Nickel
Socket Welds • SMAW/Stick: 7018
6010
6011 • GMAW/MIG: .035
.045
.052 Wire • Miller & Lincoln Welding Machines • Oxy-Fuel Torch • Plasma Cutter • Angle Grinders • Flame-Cutting Tools • WPS
AWS Standards
Technical Drawings
Certification
TWIC Certification
EDUCATION DETAILS
- Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center
- Training included structural welding, pipe welding, handrails, hulls, cargo tanks, inner bottoms, technical drawings, WPS, quality control, weld inspection, and OSHA safety. Hands-on practice in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
Timeline
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