Set up welding parameters based on material specifications and production requirements.
Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area for optimal safety and efficiency.
Ensured high-quality welds by conducting thorough inspections and making necessary adjustments.
Welder/Fitter/Superintendent
Danos
Gray, LA
01.2000 - 09.2025
Welder/Fitter and Superinten for Danos for 13 years and 6 mounts and Rigger and Fire watch and Rop Access Level 3 i have all my Certificationsm all well as swing rope and Water Survival Safe Galf, CPR,First Aid,Bloodborne Pathogens, Fall Rescue Training i have some of my Certifications on me if needed dentOperated various welding equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
Collaborated with team members to develop efficient workflows, improving overall productivity in projects.
Trained junior welders on techniques and safety practices, fostering skill development and compliance.
Led project inspections to verify alignment with specifications, reducing rework and enhancing project timelines.
Developed maintenance schedules for welding tools, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Rigger
Blancher Ed Service
Cut Off, LA
01.1999 - 01.2000
Inspected and maintained rigging gear to ensure safety compliance and operational efficiency.
Developed training materials for new riggers, enhancing onboarding process and skill development.
Led safety meetings focused on hazard identification and risk mitigation strategies within rigging operations.
Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.