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Heath Tarwater

Hueytown,Alabama

Summary

With a proven track record at AHR. Metal's, I excel in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, demonstrating precision in transforming blueprints into high-quality fabrications. My mentorship of junior welders highlights my commitment to team development and attention to detail, ensuring project success and workplace safety.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder, Fitter

AHR. Metal's
02.2017 - 06.2022
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
  • Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
  • 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 and flat positions.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Education

Midfield High School
Midfield Alabama
04.1996

Skills

  • Welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Stick welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Layout and fitting
  • Critical thinking
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Structural welding
  • Steel fabrication
  • Arc welding
  • Flat welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Equipment operation
  • Horizontal welding
  • MIG welding professional
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Wire feed machines
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Parts fabrication
  • Welding position proficiency
  • Crane operation
  • Pipe fitting
  • Joint preparation
  • Surface preparation
  • Brake press operation
  • Hand-forming workpieces
  • Plasma arc welding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Heat treatment
  • Special alloys
  • Metallurgy knowledge
  • Machine adjustment
  • Tool operation
  • Equipment Repair
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Welding machine setup
  • Reweld application
  • Weld slagging
  • Multi-process welding
  • Location layout
  • Weld tacking
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • Measurement tools
  • ISO9001 trained
  • Overhead welding
  • MIG welding
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Power tools
  • Welding techniques
  • Power tools operation
  • Power tool operation
  • Surface grinding
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Welder, Fitter

AHR. Metal's
02.2017 - 06.2022

Midfield High School

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