ISAIAH MERRITT
Abbeville,LA
Summary
Results-driven boilermaker foreman specializing in team leadership, safety compliance, and quality assurance. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing performance and implementing effective safety protocols. Consistently ensures timely project completion within budget constraints. Dedicated Combo Welder with expertise in welding techniques and safety compliance. Proven ability to fabricate metal components and maintain clean work environments, ensuring project specifications are met. Proficient Combo Welder recognized for effective problem-solving and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated success in fabricating and repairing metal components while prioritizing safety and quality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Welder
Brown & Root Construction
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
11.2025 - Current
- Followed safety guidelines to create a safe work environment.
- Adjusted welding processes based on material types and specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
- Utilized necessary tools and equipment to complete welds such as a welder, torch, grinder and drill press.
- Ground down excess material from welds to ensure smooth finish surfaces that met required specifications.
- Provided positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on employee contributions.
- Allocated materials and labor resources to ensure timely, budget-compliant project completion.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
Combo Welder
RMR CONSTRUCTION
Cumming, Georgia
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Utilized necessary tools and equipment to complete welds such as a welder, torch, grinder and drill press.
- Set up welding machines according to job requirements, selecting correct amperage, voltage and wire speed settings.
- Troubleshot problems with welding processes to determine root cause and corrective action needed.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while performing job duties.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all machinery used in the welding department.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them together with appropriate techniques.
Combo Welder
TC BOILER
BUCKS, AL
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Boilermaker /Combo Welder
TEI Construction
Duncan, South Carolina
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy fabrications.
- Fabricated and assembled metal components for various projects to meet specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise installations.
- Operated welding equipment to securely join metal parts.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment across job sites to optimize workflow.
Education
High School Diploma -
AHOP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Abbeville, LA05-2019
Skills
- Pressure vessel construction and installation
- Boiler assembly
- Pipe fitting
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation and reading
- Structural fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Hand and power tools proficiency
- TIG welding
- MIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Welding safety
- Metal identification
- Flat welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Overhead welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Joint preparation
- Equipment staging
- Personal protective equipment
- Pipe welding
- Welding symbols
- Welding positions
- Horizontal welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
Timeline
Combo Welder
Brown & Root Construction
11.2025 - Current
Combo Welder
RMR CONSTRUCTION
09.2024 - 11.2025
Combo Welder
TC BOILER
10.2023 - 06.2024
Boilermaker /Combo Welder
TEI Construction
02.2021 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
AHOP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY