Gavin Frisby
Spanish Fork
Summary
Experienced, certified combo pipe welder seeking employment with a company that values safety, hard work, and dependability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combo Pipe Welder
KENTUCKY WELDING INSTITUTE
Flemingsburg
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Achieved proficiency in layout, cutting, cleaning, fitting, tacking, and welding across all positions for:
- ⅜" and 1" groove welds SMAW and FCAW processes
- Open root plate welding with the SMAW process.
- Open root plate welding with the TIG process.
- Combo plate welding with the TIG and SMAW processes.
- Combo 6" sch 80 with the TIG and SMAW processes.
- 2" sch 80 with the TIG process.
- Combo 2" sch 160 with the TIG and SMAW processes.
- 6" sch 80 stickout.
- 2" sch 80 stickout.
- 2" sch 160 stickout.
WELDER FABRICATOR
BARBER WELDING
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Required to layout, cut, weld, finish and install various custom steel structures and decorative pieces.
- Became proficient in the GMAW and SMAW processes.
- Tasked with transporting, layout, cutting, welding, bolt up, and installing various W and S beams in both commercial and residential projects.
- Constructed both HSS framing and moment framing precisely in accordance with engineers blueprints.
- Co-operated effectively with coworkers and peers to ensure the projects get completed safely and efficiently.
- Achieved productional goals and deadlines while still maintaining precision and craftsmanship.
- Experienced with: Cranes, Forklifts, Boom trucks, Scissor Lifts, Boom Lifts, Floor saws, Hydraulic shears, Press breaks, Hydraulic iron workers, Mag drills, Oxy-fuel torches, Hammer drills, Winches, Come-alongs, Angle grinders.
MAPLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Three years of welding with FCAW, GTAW, SMAW, and GMAW processes.
- Learned about basic welding principals and weld symbols.
- Learned how to weld fillet, open root, and plate with backing in all positions with all processes.
Education
CERTIFIED COMBO PIPE WELDER -
KENTUCKY WELDING INSTITUTE
FLEMINGSBURG, KY01.2026
Skills
- Oxy-fuel Cutting
- Plasma Cutting
- Arc Gouge
- Torch Cutting
- Washing
- Gouging
- Rigging
- Signal Operations
- Pipe Fitting
- SMAW
- GTAW
- FCAW
- GMAW
Certification
• AWS, American Welding Society Certified Welder:
Backing Strip 7018 Fill and Cap 1" thick 3G and 4G
Backing Strip Plate FCAW 1" thick 3G and 4G
6" pipe Sch 80 Combo restricted. GTAW root and 7018 fill and cap 6G
2" Combo Monster restricted. GTAW root 7018 fill and cap 6G
2" SMAW Monster. 6010 root 7018 fill and cap 6G.
• NCCER, National Center for Construction Education and Research, Welder Level 2, Boilermaker Level 1, Pipefitter Level 1, Rigger Level 1
• NCCCO, National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, Rigger 1, Signal 1
• ASHI, American Safety and Health Institute, CPR, AED, First Aid
• OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 30 Card
• MSHA, Mine Safety and Health Administration, 24
• ARSC, Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils, Basic Plus
• TWIC, Transportation Worker Identification Credential
• CCS, Coalition for Construction Safety, Toxicology Card
Backing Strip 7018 Fill and Cap 1" thick 3G and 4G
Backing Strip Plate FCAW 1" thick 3G and 4G
6" pipe Sch 80 Combo restricted. GTAW root and 7018 fill and cap 6G
2" Combo Monster restricted. GTAW root 7018 fill and cap 6G
2" SMAW Monster. 6010 root 7018 fill and cap 6G.
• NCCER, National Center for Construction Education and Research, Welder Level 2, Boilermaker Level 1, Pipefitter Level 1, Rigger Level 1
• NCCCO, National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, Rigger 1, Signal 1
• ASHI, American Safety and Health Institute, CPR, AED, First Aid
• OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 30 Card
• MSHA, Mine Safety and Health Administration, 24
• ARSC, Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils, Basic Plus
• TWIC, Transportation Worker Identification Credential
• CCS, Coalition for Construction Safety, Toxicology Card
References
- Colten Fleming, Kentucky Welding Institute, 1828 Maysville Rd, Flemingsburg, KY, 41041, 908-361-3128, fleming.colten@gmail.com
- Justin Leet, Salyersville, KY, 41465, 606-748-3125
- Troy Ratliff, Salyersville, KY, 41465, 606-748-5429
Leadership Experience
- American Welding Society Member
- NCCER card
- President of local FFA chapter
Communication Skills
- Experienced with variety Construction Trade Paperwork and Forms
- Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Hot Work Permits
- Job Safety Assessments (JSA)
- Blueprint and ISO drawings
- Weld Symbols
- Work well with others as a team oriented, driven individual.
Timeline
Combo Pipe Welder
KENTUCKY WELDING INSTITUTE
07.2025 - 01.2026
WELDER FABRICATOR
BARBER WELDING
06.2023 - 07.2025
MAPLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
08.2022 - 05.2024
CERTIFIED COMBO PIPE WELDER -
KENTUCKY WELDING INSTITUTE