James Ballard
Self-employeed
Bivins,TX
26
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented welder with extensive experience in multi-process welding, blueprint interpretation, and quality inspections. Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Skilled welder with extensive MIG, TIG, and multi-process welding experience. Proven ability in quality inspections and blueprint interpretation, ensuring high standards in fabrication and project management.
Work History
Welder
17 Years 4 Months- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds.
- Conducted quality inspections of welded joints to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate and assemble metal structures and components.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment during welding operations.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- 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.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Welder
8 Years 7 Months- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Assisted in project estimation by providing accurate time and material assessments for welding tasks.
- Optimized welding supply inventory, preventing project delays by ensuring all necessary materials were on hand.
- Collaborated on design of custom metalwork projects, meeting client specifications with innovative solutions.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
- 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.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- 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.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- 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.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Education
GED
Skills
Welding
MIG welding professional
TIG welding expert
Flux-cored arc welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Gas metal arc welding
Shielded metal arc welding
Stick welding
Arc welding
Multi-process welding
Welding inspection
Welding techniques
Welding proficiency
Fabrication
Blueprint reading
Layout and fitting
Parts fabrication
Pipe fitting
Structural welding
Chipping
grinding
and cleaning
Tool maintenance
Cutting methods
Surface preparation
Precision measuring tools
Precision measuring
Cutting techniques
Torch cutting
Component fabrication
Welding positions
Tool maintenance
Hand and power tool operation
Power tools operation
Equipment operation
Crane operation
Rigging techniques
Hazardous material handling
Fire prevention
Heat treatment
Project management
Welding project coordination
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Decision making
Material inventory control
Welding safety practices
Vertical welding
Horizontal welding
Flat welding
Wire feed machines
Brake press operation
Workpiece forming
Chipping
grinding
and cleaning
Surface finishing techniques
Welding methods
Power tools operation
Metal finishing techniques
Timeline
Welder
Self-employeed
03.2009 - CurrentRead More
Welder
Bossier Welding & Truck Repair
08.2000 - 03.2009Read More
Parkway High School
GED
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