Grant Otto
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Skilled welder with broad experience in various types of welding techniques, including arc and MIG. Possess practical knowledge of using automatic and manual equipment to perform welding tasks according to specifications. Strong ability to read blueprints and drawings, demonstrating accuracy and precision in all projects undertaken. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency and adherence to safety standards within workplaces.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder - Business Owner
Custom Fabrication & Welding / Compass Welding
Fort Myers
07.2004 - Current
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Education
D1.1 6 G Certification - Carbon Steel Pipe Welding
MACTEC Engineering
Tampa, FL06-2007
Welding - Basic Welding, Advanced Welding, Basic Blueprints
Lee County High Tech Center Central
Fort Myers, FL06-1998
Skills
- Structural welding
- Welding
- Torch cutting
- Reweld application
- ARC Welding
- Air Welding
- Gouge Welding
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operator
- Fabrication
- Oxygen Acetylene Torch Cutting
Timeline
Welder - Business Owner
Custom Fabrication & Welding / Compass Welding
07.2004 - Current
D1.1 6 G Certification - Carbon Steel Pipe Welding
MACTEC Engineering
Welding - Basic Welding, Advanced Welding, Basic Blueprints
Lee County High Tech Center Central