Jarrod Dawkins
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented welder with extensive experience in industrial, shipyard, and tunneling environments. Expertise in precision welding and blueprint interpretation, achieving minimal material waste. Consistently delivers high-quality welds that meet rigorous inspection standards while maintaining safety protocols. Proficient in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux welding techniques, demonstrating adaptability across diverse industries.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
The Boring Company
Bastrop, Texas
10.2024 - Current
- Performed MIG, TIG, and extensive Flux-Core welding on tunneling equipment and large-scale infrastructure components, including maintenance Arc Gouging and Stick welding.
- Collaborate with engineers and fabrication teams to assemble and maintain custom machinery.
- Ensure welding quality and safety compliance in demanding underground environments.
- Support fast-paced project timelines while minimizing downtime through efficient repair work.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding execution.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new welders on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Welder
Huntington Ingalls
Newport News, VA
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Executed Full Penetration X-ray welds for shipbuilding and heavy fabrication projects.
- Applied Pulse-Arc, Arc Gouge, and Flux welding techniques on high-spec materials.
- Consistently delivered quality welds under strict Navy/shipyard standards.
Flux, Stick, and TIG Welder
Philly Shipyard Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Fabricated and outfitted ship components.
- Served as Lead Welder for a crew of 3–5 welders.
- Completed welding and construction on multiple ship projects.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate welding specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot welding issues effectively.
- Conducted regular maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
TIG Welder
National Boiler Service
Trenton, GA
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Produced TIG welds consistently passing PT and NDT inspections.
- Supervised a crew of 4 welders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Performed structural repairs and installed new boiler components.
- Operated TIG welding equipment to ensure high-quality welds on various metals.
- Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
- Provided guidance to junior members of the team regarding TIG welding techniques.
TIG and Stick Welder
HP Piping Solutions
Houston, TX
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Delivered welds meeting visual, PT, and NDT inspection standards.
- Worked with multiple alloys including aluminum, steel, and cast iron.
- Promoted jobsite safety through proper technique and equipment use.
Education
Welding Specialist & Pipe-Fitter Certification -
Tulsa Welding School and Technology Center
Skills
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Stick Welding
- Flux Welding
- Pulse-Arc Welding
- Arc Gouging
- Torch Cutting
- Blueprint Reading
- Parts Fabrication
- Full Penetration X-Ray Welds
- Structural Repairs
- Heavy Equipment Welding
- Quality Control
- NDT Inspections
- PT Inspections
- Crew Supervision
- Leadership
- Power Tools Safety
- Equipment Safety
Certification
- 0sha 10
Timeline
Welder
The Boring Company
10.2024 - Current
Welder
Huntington Ingalls
04.2022 - 10.2024
Flux, Stick, and TIG Welder
Philly Shipyard Inc.
02.2022 - 04.2022
TIG Welder
National Boiler Service
07.2018 - 01.2022
TIG and Stick Welder
HP Piping Solutions
06.2015 - 07.2018
Welding Specialist & Pipe-Fitter Certification -
Tulsa Welding School and Technology Center