Douglas Cogdill
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Skilled Structural Fitter and Welder with experience fabricating, fitting, and repairing steel structures while working across flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, accurately fitting structural components, and using TIG, MIG, FCAW, SMAW, plasma arc, air arc, and grinding equipment. Experienced in maintaining quality standards, identifying and correcting fabrication issues, and working safely in demanding industrial environments. Proven ability to learn new processes quickly, work effectively as part of a team, and consistently complete work with precision and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Class Structural Fitter
Stellar Energy
08.2026 - Current
- Interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols to determine proper placement, orientation, dimensions, and assembly of structural steel components.
- Fit and assemble structural steel components by accurately positioning plates, beams, supports, and other components according to engineering and fabrication drawings.
- Perform precision fit-up and alignment using hand tools, measuring equipment, clamps, bolts, and other fitting tools to ensure components meet required dimensions and tolerances.
- Inspect completed fit-ups to verify proper alignment, spacing, dimensions, and readiness for subsequent welding and fabrication processes.
- Identify and correct fit-up issues by making necessary adjustments to ensure components are properly positioned and assembled to specification.
- Use cutting equipment to modify structural steel components when required to achieve proper fit, alignment, and fabrication requirements.
- Work safely with heavy structural steel components and industrial tooling while maintaining accuracy, quality, and productivity in a demanding fabrication environment.
Tank Welder
Prolec GE
06.2024 - 08.2026
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions across TIG, MIG, FCAW, and Stick processes.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints, reading weld symbols and using precise layout tools.
- Applied plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment to complete fabrication work on structural steel components.
- Performed torch cutting and fit-up inspection to prepare parts for accurate weld placement.
- Checked finished welds with weld gauge use to confirm consistency and compliance with shop standards.
Welder/Fitter
Sabre Industries
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed advanced Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) on custom pole assemblies, interpreting complex blueprints to tack, fit, and finish weld multiple steel components with precision and compliance to AWS codes.
- Expertly read and interpreted technical drawings and weld symbols to accurately layout, measure, and assemble large structural shafts and poles using precision tools such as measuring tapes, angle finders, and levels.
- Operated industrial equipment including plasma and oxy-fuel torches, grinders, drills, and overhead cranes to cut, assemble, finish, and transport steel poles, ensuring both structural integrity and workflow efficiency.
- Conducted quality inspections of welded components, identifying material discrepancies, verifying weld penetration using gauges, and reworking defective welds to meet strict specifications and safety standards.
Welder
TSE International
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed structural welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions, consistently delivering strong, high-quality welds in diverse fabrication scenarios.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate and assemble metal components, ensuring precise measurements and structural accuracy in every build.
- Inspected welds and critical dimensions against project specifications, utilizing grinders and air arc tools to remove defects and maintain quality standards.
- Executed repairs on damaged or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment, restoring structural integrity and extending equipment lifespan.
Welder
D&D Contracting LLC
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Welded and fabricated custom metal structures including gates, doors, trailers, and fencing components, delivering durable, functional builds for residential and commercial clients.
- Interpreted rough sketches and on-site measurements to fabricate solutions on the fly, applying practical problem-solving in diverse field environments.
- Performed MIG and stick welding across a variety of steel thicknesses, ensuring clean, structurally sound welds in both shop and on-site conditions.
- Handled cutting, grinding, fitting, and welding from start to finish, managing complete fabrication projects with minimal oversight.
Education
Technical Diploma - Welding
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Shreveport05-2023
High School Diploma -
Airline High School
Bossier City, LA05-2021
Skills
- TIG welding
- MIG welding
- Stick welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Blueprint reading
- Weld repair
- Structural steel fabrication
- Weld inspection
- Bolting and mechanical assembly
- Grinding & Torch cutting
- Weld symbols interpretation
- Fit-up inspection
Certification
OSHA 10 Safety Certification
Timeline
2nd Class Structural Fitter
Stellar Energy
08.2026 - Current
Tank Welder
Prolec GE
06.2024 - 08.2026
Welder/Fitter
Sabre Industries
09.2023 - 06.2024
Welder
TSE International
05.2023 - 08.2023
Welder
D&D Contracting LLC
08.2019 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Airline High School
Technical Diploma - Welding
Northwest Louisiana Technical College