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Work History
Education
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Harold Carpenter

Harold Carpenter

Quinlan,TX

Summary

Accomplished welder with extensive experience at Smurfitwestrock, skilled in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Recognized for enhancing production efficiency and maintaining rigorous safety standards. Adept at blueprint reading and pump alignment, demonstrating strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality in every project.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/Fabrication Worker/General Maintenance Worker

Smurfitwestrock
03.2019 - Current
  • 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.
  • Rebuild/Replace and alignment of pumps and motors.
  • Trouble shoot ans set hydraulic pumps and pressure.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.

Welder/Metal Fabricator

The Henry Group
01.2009 - 03.2019
  • 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.
  • Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
  • Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.

Welder/Manual Tester

Atlas Cop Co
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • 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 Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
  • Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Was responsible for the testing and setting of hydraulic pressure ans insures the insrumentation reflected the proper calibrated display.


Education

No Degree - Civil Engineering

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

High School Diploma -

AM Barbe High School
Lake Charles, LA
05-1990

Skills

  • Welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Pump rebuild and alingment

Timeline

Welder/Fabrication Worker/General Maintenance Worker

Smurfitwestrock
03.2019 - Current

Welder/Metal Fabricator

The Henry Group
01.2009 - 03.2019

Welder/Manual Tester

Atlas Cop Co
01.2005 - 01.2009

No Degree - Civil Engineering

Old Dominion University

High School Diploma -

AM Barbe High School
Harold Carpenter