GAVIN KEY
Great Falls,US
Summary
Took on Welding in highschool, it grabbed my heart and never let go. Went straight to Structural Steel out of highschool,
and never stopped. Ended up doing some Refinery work after 5 years or so to take a break, then ended up getting straight
back to Welding after 6 months or so.
Very quick learner
Have plenty of experience with full pen Welding on heavy duty steel with backer, or backgouging.
Have done anywhere from 1/4" to 3" Fillet welds.
Can weld out of position.
VERY well versed in MIG. I am able to SMAW but have never done it in a production environment.
I am able to read prints. Mostly have experience with I-Beam columns, HSS Columns.
I have pictures of some of my work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker
Loenbro
Great Falls, MT
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked at REC Silcon in WA bullrigging and bolting up lined piping, valves, and instrumentation.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Welder
Caterpillar
South Milwaukee, WI
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Refer to operations to weld mining equipment pieces in sequence
- Biggest weldment is 250,000lbs
- 3/32 Dual Shield 100% Co2
- .052 Dual Shield 100% Co2
General Laborer
Loenbro
Great Falls, MT
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Placing pipe into pipe rack in an Oil and Gas Refinery.
- Also did some traveling gigs doing some remodels. Included General Construction and Ironwork.
Welder
Anderston Steel
Great Falls, MT
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Fit structural steel to print, then weld.
- Light to medium duty steel.
- Also took on a pedestrian bridge for California made out of individual pieces of plate, longest girder was 55ft long, 30,000 pounds.
Welder
ADF International
Great Falls, MT
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Weld structural steel to print.
- Built anything from I-Beams with connection plates, to box columns for Falcons Stadium, heavy structural steel for Vegas Raiders Stadium, Salt Lake City Airport, and LAX.
- 1/16 Dual Shield 100% Co2
- .052 MCAW 85/15
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
CMR
Great Falls, MontanaAssociate of Applied Science - Welding
Great Falls College MSU
Great Falls, MontanaSkills
- Experienced
- Skillful
- Critical Thinking
- Wire Feed Machines
- Job Order Prioritization
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- MIG Welding
- Repair Work
- Hand and Power Tools
- Fall Protection
Timeline
Boilermaker
Loenbro
10.2023 - 06.2024
Welder
Caterpillar
06.2023 - 09.2023
General Laborer
Loenbro
01.2023 - 06.2023
Welder
Anderston Steel
01.2021 - 12.2022
Welder
ADF International
01.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
CMR
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Great Falls College MSU