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Garrett Owen

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Experienced MIG welder providing background in manufacturing windmill towers. Talented at using welding, cutting, and metal prepping equipment to produce quality results. Skilled at reading specifications, calculating measurements and checking finished product to provide accurate work.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Repair Welder

Gestamp Renewable Industries
01.2018 - Current
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead,horizontal, and flat positions.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.
  • Reworked, repaired and adjusted cable assemblies and harnesses to meet safety standards.
  • Combined knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to choose optimal equipment and techniques.
  • Continuously monitored safety and quality of welding work while using [Tool] on [Type] materials.
  • Recorded measurements and data on work orders and forms to schedule project execution.
  • Monitored employees to encourage cost-effective and safe use of equipment and materials.
  • Leveraged micrometers, calipers and height gauges to prepare and record measurements.

Internal Welder

Gestamp Renewable Industries
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Welded in flat postions
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.

Laborer

Discount Fence
01.2013 - 10.2016
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
  • Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.

Education

Highland Park High School
Amarillo, TX

Skills

  • Stainless Steel Metal Welding
  • Torch Installation
  • Straightedge Measurements
  • Equipment Selection
  • Gas Flow Adjustments
  • Welding Techniques
  • Defective Material Identification
  • Edge Joining
  • Specifications Conformance
  • Overhead Welding Position
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Workpiece Measurements
  • Vertical Welding
  • Surface Material Preparation
  • Quality Standards
  • Power Tools Operations
  • Flux Selection
  • Safety Protocols
  • Hand Torches
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Waste Reduction
  • Portable Grinders
  • Welding Chart Specifications Compliance

Additional Information

References include:

-Tony Samples (Production Supervisor) - 806-584-0538

- James Perez (Foreman) - 806-626-3166

- Josh Lowe (Foreman) - 806-290-0335

- Johnathan Mayes (Coworker) - 806-681-5240

Timeline

Repair Welder

Gestamp Renewable Industries
01.2018 - Current

Internal Welder

Gestamp Renewable Industries
10.2016 - 01.2018

Laborer

Discount Fence
01.2013 - 10.2016

Highland Park High School

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