Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Welding Processes Knowledge
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Ethan Nowell

Strasburg,VA

Summary

I am a dynamic, self-starting professional with extensive and excellent communication skills, who is able to adapt to new challenges and problems, while developing long-term tangible Solutions Driven Welder with experience in Tig, Stick, Fluc Core, MiG welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Mid Atlantic Industrial Construction
Williamsport, MD
10.2022 - Current
  • Welded 2in stainless steel for the ecolab chemical plant also ran and fan threaded pipe and cpvc inside the planet
  • Welded 2in-8in carbon pipe welded 6in stainless for Trex
  • Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.

Welder Helper

Local 798 Pipe-liners Union
Saylorsburg, PA
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Welded downhill 42in pipe 13.78 miles new install/ buff and fit pipe and general duty’s
  • Improved workplace safety by diligently following safety protocols and procedures during all tasks.
  • Reduced downtime by ensuring timely maintenance and repair of welding tools and machinery.
  • Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
  • Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals.

Welder

ABW welding
Gila Bend, AZ
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Nuclear plant Welded flanges, 2-12in carbon steel pipe, 2-14in stainless steel pipe, made fillet welds
  • Worked off welding truck in California at Trona plant,
  • Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.

Welder/erector

Shockey Metromont
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Welded structural steel including wall plugs in 3g position, 4g overhead connections, and flat connections with SMAW to keep the building secure and help the setters set precast when needed
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.

Welder

Kent Welding LLc
Wood County West Virginia
09.2019 - 04.2020

Small fabrication and welding tube and small bore pipe, welder on fences and farm equipment

  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.

Education

Skyline High School
Front Royal, VA
06.2019

Skills

  • Skilled in basic fitting and piping system layouts
  • Utilized assorted electrodes and filler metals
  • Welded plate and structural steel in accordance with ASME and AWS codes and standards
  • Welded mild steel pipe in accordance with ASME Section IX
  • Welded 2” and 5” pipe in the following positions: 2G, 5G, and 6G
  • Welded larger diameter piping according to pipeline standard API 1104
  • Ran overlapping beads; performed butt, fillet, socket and groove welds
  • Welded plate and structural steel in the flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead
  • Welded stainless steel and aluminum in accordance with Military Standard 1595-A
  • Measured, cut, prepared and fitted segments of pipe and structural steel
  • Able to interpret blueprints and welding diagrams

Welding Processes Knowledge

  • GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Tig, HF Tig)
  • SMAW- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)
  • GMAW – Gas Metal Arc Welding (Mig)
  • FCAW – Flux Core Arc Welding

Timeline

Welder Helper

Local 798 Pipe-liners Union
06.2023 - 09.2023

Welder

Mid Atlantic Industrial Construction
10.2022 - Current

Welder/erector

Shockey Metromont
03.2022 - 07.2023

Welder

ABW welding
05.2020 - 01.2022

Welder

Kent Welding LLc
09.2019 - 04.2020

Skyline High School
Ethan Nowell