JAMES BOOTH
Wayne
Summary
Accomplished welder with extensive experience at Huntington Steel, skilled in MIG and TIG welding. Proven ability to fabricate components with precision and train peers effectively. Recognized for maintaining safety standards and achieving high-quality results in complex projects. AWS certified, with strong blueprint reading and layout skills, ensuring efficient project execution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Welder
CENERGY
04.2025 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Optimized workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workspace to streamline the completion of tasks efficiently.
Welder
Huntington Steel
11.2017 - 04.2025
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Utilized a variety of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
- Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure quality welds.
- Operated angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by cutting out the damaged area and rewelding it according to specifications.
- Fabricated parts and components to exact tolerances.
- Trained other welders on proper use of equipment and procedures as needed.
- Utilized oxy-acetylene torches to cut metal into desired shapes prior to welding process.
- Constructed and installed metal structures.
- Performed layout work for complex shapes using blueprints and templates.
Welder
R.J.Baggett
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Utilized a variety of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
- Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure quality welds.
- Operated angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
- Fabricated components from materials such as sheet metal, pipe sections, and structural forms with precision accuracy.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by cutting out the damaged area and rewelding it according to specifications.
- Maintained a clean workspace at all times by disposing of waste materials correctly after each job was completed.
- Trained other welders on proper use of equipment and procedures as needed.
- Utilized oxy-acetylene torches to cut metal into desired shapes prior to welding process.
- Performed layout work for complex shapes using blueprints and templates.
Welder
Port City Trailers
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Utilized a variety of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
- Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure quality welds.
- Operated angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
- Fabricated components from materials such as sheet metal, pipe sections, and structural forms with precision accuracy.
- Maintained a clean workspace at all times by disposing of waste materials correctly after each job was completed.
- Operated cutting torches for cutting and beveling steel plates.
- Utilized oxy-acetylene torches to cut metal into desired shapes prior to welding process.
Education
Certification - Welding
Virginia College
Mobile09.2016
Skills
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Welding
- Layout and fitting
- Pipe welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- MIG welding professional
- Crane operation
- First aid training
- AWS certified
Timeline
Pipe Welder
CENERGY
04.2025 - Current
Welder
Huntington Steel
11.2017 - 04.2025
Welder
R.J.Baggett
03.2016 - 07.2017
Welder
Port City Trailers
07.2014 - 09.2015
Certification - Welding
Virginia College