Hunter Moldenhauer
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Driven with experience in welding. Well-versed in AWS/MIL procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Observant professional with extensive knowledge and exceeding quality assurance. Dedicated to completing projects on time as well as a passion for helping others.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Developed software content, study aids and handouts for industry professionals.
- Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
- Trained students on various welding tasks and used diverse instructional methods to increase identifying and long-term educational success.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Mentored new instructors on teaching methodologies and classroom management strategies, fostering a supportive team environment.
Nuclear Reactor Welder
BWXT
Mount Vernon, IN
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked with Inspection to adhere to quality standards
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including , GTAW, and SMAW Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products to design specifications.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Structural Welder
H&M Inc
Wichita Falls, TX
10.2016 - Current
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Strengthened client satisfaction with ability to interpret complex blueprints and execute welding tasks to specifications.
- Supported project management in estimating job costs and materials needed, ensuring projects stayed within budget.
- Performed thorough inspections of completed welds, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality workmanship.
- Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
Education
Welding Technology
Vernon College
Wichita Falls, TX05-2022
Skills
- Welding safety procedures
- Welding codes and standards
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding procedure specifications
- Metallurgy knowledge
- Welding inspection
- Welder qualification testing
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Leadership development
Timeline
Welding Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
08.2024 - Current
Nuclear Reactor Welder
BWXT
06.2022 - 08.2024
Structural Welder
H&M Inc
10.2016 - Current
Welding Technology
Vernon College