Jared Kellstadt
Joplin,Mo
Summary
Certified Welder/ Fitter I have 8-years combined of welding and fabricating experience. I spent 3 years in college earning certifications in pipe and plate welding, with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes. I am a dedicated worker with high craftsmanship, and passionate about my work. Efficient welder able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.
Certification
6G Combo Carbon Pipe GMAW, SMAW AWS Certification
6G 2” Heavy wall Carbon Pipe GTAW Qualified
1G-4G Carbon Plate GTAW, FCAW qualified
1G-4G Carbon plate GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW Qualified
1G-4G Inconel; S.S. to Carbon plate GTAW and FCAW Qualified
1G-4G Stainless plate GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW Qualified
OSHA 10 Certified
NCRC Certified
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fitter
Thermal Engineering International
Joplin, MO
01.2021 - Current
- Weld out High Pressure connections and attachments
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Conducted hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Structural Welder/ Ironworker
Wilshar Steel
Rogers, AR
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Operated Type A and B lifts on daily basis
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
Car Accident
N/A
09.2018 - 04.2019
- I was Involved in a car accident that resulted in the amputation of my right lower leg.
Combo Pipe Welder
Dewine
Columbus, NE
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe installations.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Education
Advanced Welding - Advanced Welding And Blueprint Reading
Crowder College
Neosho, MO05.2018
High School Diploma -
Neosho High School
Neosho, MO05.2017
Skills
- Reading blueprints
- Read a tape measure proficiently
- GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW
- Proficient with cutting torch and grinder
- Able to fit projection measurements within an 1/8th inch
- Fabrication
- TIG Welding Expert
- Pipe Welding
- Welding
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Structural Welding
- Maintaining Components
- Surface Preparation
- Torch Cutting
- AWS Certified
- Blueprint Reading
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Stick Welding
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Teambuilding
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent Communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Welder/Fitter
Thermal Engineering International
01.2021 - Current
Structural Welder/ Ironworker
Wilshar Steel
06.2019 - 01.2021
Car Accident
N/A
09.2018 - 04.2019
Combo Pipe Welder
Dewine
04.2018 - 09.2018
Advanced Welding - Advanced Welding And Blueprint Reading
Crowder College
High School Diploma -
Neosho High School
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