Garrett Hedlund
Paso Robles,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in welding, fabrication, bolt-up systems and warehouse management, notably with Hilltop Welding and Fabrication. Experienced in cutting torch operation and structural welding, complemented by a strong commitment to workplace safety and efficiency. Proven track record of enhancing fabrication processes and maintaining high-quality standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder Helper
Dennis Elmore Construction
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
- Ensured high-quality welds through pre-weld joint preparation, including cleaning surfaces and removing debris.
- Operated equipment: JCB Telehandler and Man Basket.
- Completed bolt-up systems with check valves, ball valves, site glass, blind flanges, and threaded flanges.
- Preformed pressure tests to ensure there were no leaks in the bolt up system.
Welder/Fabricator
Hilltop Welding and Fabrication
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Warehouse Worker
Burt's Industrial Supply
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Worked with bolts, nuts, valves, camlocks, hoses, and fittings. each was a different variation depending on the customer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paso Robles High School
Paso Robles, CA06-2023
Skills
- Power and hand tools
- Cutting Torch Operation
- Mechanical (bolt-up sytems)
- Fire prevention
- Workplace Safety
- Structural welding
- Parts Fabrication
- Fabrication
- Electrical knowledge
Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction Training - OSHA.
- Forklift Operator Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Timeline
Welder Helper
Dennis Elmore Construction
06.2024 - 10.2024
Welder/Fabricator
Hilltop Welding and Fabrication
10.2023 - 06.2024
Warehouse Worker
Burt's Industrial Supply
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction Training - OSHA.
- Forklift Operator Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
High School Diploma -
Paso Robles High School
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