Welder 1 with spray arc, short arc, pulse, and stick welding experience across field and fabrication work. Produces fit-up, welds, and repairs from blueprint reading and plasma cutting on tank and manufacturing jobs. Supports consistent output through safe equipment use, solid material handling, and forklift operation.
Work History
Field Welder
2 Years 4 Months
Heartland Tank | 04.2024 - Current
Assisted teams in traveling across the country to construct and weld liquid fertilizer storage tanks. Utilized SMAW technique to weld pipe fittings and execute vertical welds for X-ray testing.
Welder 1
7 Months
Ditch Witch-Perry, OK | 09.2024 - 04.2025
Fabrication Welder
1 Year
Mertz Manufacturing | 09.2023 - 09.2024
I was a welder/fabricator, I used gmaw processes, such as short arc, pulse, spray arc, and some smaw.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welding tasks on various assignments.
Conducted quality inspections on finished products, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Welder/Fabricator
2 Years 1 Month
Mertz Manufacturing-Ponca City, OK | 08.2021 - 09.2023
Welder /fabricator, certified in spray arc short arc and stick welding
Welder Operator
4 Months
HMT TANK-Blackwell, OK | 05.2023 - 09.2023
Manual Lathe Operator
5 Months
TPI Staffing, Inc.-Ponca City, OK | 11.2019 - 04.2020
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