Howard Abshire
Vine Grove,Kentucky
Summary
Accomplished welder with expertise in MIG and TIG welding at Sundt Construction, recognized for enhancing safety compliance and optimizing material usage. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and critical thinking, contributing to high-quality fabrication and a positive company reputation. Proven ability to read blueprints and collaborate effectively for seamless project execution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Sundt Construction
03.2024 - Current
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- 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.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- 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.
Welder
Lexicon Inc
08.2022 - 12.2023
Welder
Hoist and Crane Inspections
01.2023 - 05.2023
Welder
Thompson Construction Group Inc
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted in fitting pipes and welding pipe supports.
Welder
Lexicon Inc
01.2020 - 08.2021
- 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.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- 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.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
Education
High School - undefined
Abbeville High School
AbbevilleSkills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- MiG welding
- Fluxcore welding
- Tig welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc 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
- Cutting techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Precision measuring tools
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Welder
Sundt Construction
03.2024 - Current
Welder
Hoist and Crane Inspections
01.2023 - 05.2023
Welder
Lexicon Inc
08.2022 - 12.2023
Welder
Thompson Construction Group Inc
11.2021 - 07.2022
Welder
Lexicon Inc
01.2020 - 08.2021
High School - undefined
Abbeville High School