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Fred Bennett

Arlington

Summary

Professional welder with 15+ years of experience in MIG, Flux Core, Metal Arc, Pulse, Sub Arc, and Slick welding. I also have knowledge and experience using the Overhead Crane, Forklift, Scissor Lift, Sky Track, Grinder, Cutting Torch, Plasma Cutting and Press Brake. Ik also have experience in reading blueprints and diagrams.

Reliable and dedicated individual with strong aptitude for precision and craftsmanship. Possesses foundational knowledge in metalworking principles and techniques, including MIG and TIG welding. Committed to producing high-quality work and contributing to team success through skillful fabrication.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fabrication Welder

Tradesman International
06.2024 - Current
  • MIG, Flux and Stick Welder
  • Fabrication and Lay outs
  • Weld carbon, mild and stainless steel
  • Construction site, Commercial and Industrial

Flex Core Welder

Hifa Holdings
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Fabricator Welder
  • Welding floor models for new homes
  • Operate forklift, used hard tools, Grinder and Cutting Torch
  • MIG and Flux Core Welding

Pressure Vessel Welder

Petrosmith
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Operated MIG and Flux core welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
  • Fitter and fabricator
  • Operated folk lift and overhead crane
  • Used hand tools, grinder and cutting torch
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.

Welder

Lone Star Staffing Services
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.

Lead Welder

Engaged Industrial Solutions
07.2019 - 11.2020
  • Lead of a team of 6
  • Supervised welding operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality specifications.
  • Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
  • Trained and mentored junior welders on techniques and best practices for optimal performance.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in production tasks.
  • Conducted regular inspections of welds to maintain high-quality output and compliance with industry regulations.

Welder

Will Banks Metals
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Operated Roll machine
  • Operated high pressure tank vessels
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Welder

Fort Worth Tower
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Operated Fitter
  • Leader over a team of four
  • Operated overhead cranes and folk lifts
  • Utility pole welding
  • Metal core welding

Welder

PDQ Temp Services
08.2010 - 09.2014
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to ensure structural integrity.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welding tasks.
  • Assembled and welded train cars for Trinity Rails

Education

Welding

Vocational School/Welding Technology

Welding Technology

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
07-2010

GED -

Wyndham ISD
01-2000

Skills

  • MIG welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Grinders
  • Grinding and finishing techniques
  • Fabrication
  • Jig fabrication
  • Carbon steel welding
  • Stick welding

Certification

  • Certified Welder, Tradesman - Current
  • OSHA 10
  • Welding Tech
  • Flux Core Certification

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

Tradesman International
06.2024 - Current

Flex Core Welder

Hifa Holdings
04.2022 - 06.2024

Pressure Vessel Welder

Petrosmith
05.2021 - 04.2022

Welder

Lone Star Staffing Services
11.2020 - 05.2021

Lead Welder

Engaged Industrial Solutions
07.2019 - 11.2020

Welder

Will Banks Metals
11.2018 - 06.2019

Welder

Fort Worth Tower
09.2014 - 05.2016

Welder

PDQ Temp Services
08.2010 - 09.2014

Welding

Vocational School/Welding Technology

Welding Technology

Tarrant County College

GED -

Wyndham ISD

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