Proactive Welder and Operator with a focus on producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and dedicated about accomplishing deadlines. Highly experienced in stick, mig, oxyfuel brazing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder, Machinist, Tool and Die Maker, Heat Treat
Norris Cylinder
06.2018 - 08.2024
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design outlines.
Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions.
Studied instructions, labels, blueprint specifications and materials before beginning projects and operating equipment.
Prepared and set up machine systems for daily operation and adhered to production goals.
Started and observed machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusted machine controls or control media.
Welder
Baker Hughes
04.2017 - 06.2018
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
Repaired faults, reassembled products, and completed additional tests.
Machine Operator
Norris Cylinder
02.2014 - 12.2016
Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Fitter/Welder
Trinity Railcar
10.2011 - 02.2014
Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Education
GED -
GED
Longview, TX
Skills
Stick Welding
Fabrication
Pipe fitting
Structural welding
Materials Selection
Torch cutting
Equipment Operation
Non-Destructive Testing
Blueprint Reading
Welding procedure specification
Crane Operation
Timeline
Welder, Machinist, Tool and Die Maker, Heat Treat
Norris Cylinder
06.2018 - 08.2024
Welder
Baker Hughes
04.2017 - 06.2018
Machine Operator
Norris Cylinder
02.2014 - 12.2016
Fitter/Welder
Trinity Railcar
10.2011 - 02.2014
GED -
GED
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