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Jim Tate

Portland,OR

Summary

With 38 years of expertise, including a pivotal role at Marketing Manufacturing, Jim Tate excels in structural and pipe welding, showcasing adaptability and a strong work ethic. Mastering techniques from TIG to Flux core, he has significantly enhanced project quality and efficiency, demonstrating exceptional skill in both technical and collaborative capacities. Hard working Steel Worker with [Number] years of experience building steel structures using heavy equipment. Strong working knowledge of materials, processes, methods and tools for construction of buildings, highways and roads. Expert skills in operation and repairing equipment. Meticulous Welder with [Number] years MIG and [Type] welding experience. Safety-oriented employee with continued awareness in taxing and high-risk work environments. Consistent and reliable producer of high volumes of [Type] metal products for varying industrial, commercial and residential applications.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Welder

Self-employeed
Billings MT
10.2006 - 06.2017

On call for Commercial vehicles broke down on Interstate high ways. Heavy structural trailers (lowboys-reefers-fixed-ect.) In the State of MT.

  • Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
  • Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
  • Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
  • Increased overall project quality with meticulous attention to detail in weld alignment and configuration.
  • Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place. Get the Trucking Unit on the road A.S.A.P.

Lead Shop Person

Marketing Manufacturing
Billings MT.
05.1981 - 11.1996

Fabricate/weld UL listed under ground fuel storage tanks-A.S.M.E. Pressure vessels, all X-Ray welds, Highway Department structural steel bridges, RailRoad Bridges, Heavy,,Heavy coal mining Equipment like roll over protection. All X-ray weld mostly Dual shield mig and Low high (7018 weathered). The list goes on and on. My qualifications have been from, 1G to 6G S.M.A.W. to A.W.S. to Stainless, Aluminium all non ferrus alloys. Tig-Mig-Stick Qualifications. D.1-2-3-4-5-6. I do have about 38 years of Welding/Machanical/millright Experience, I would definately be an exellant team member with your company. And I truely Thank You for your time to look at this rough resume, Please reply, I have just relocated to Portland a week ago. I live down town at 650 Irving ST. I worry about commuting to and from work right now. I do have a valid driver license but no vehicle temperaraly, not for long. But for now Public transportation is all I have. Iknow,,, I don't like it becouse I am Responsable and Accountable and I want to keep myself that way. Thats what makes a person

  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Pay attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Identify issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participate in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivate interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others. I am so Intrested in the oppertunity you are offering, Thank You again. Jim Tate 1(406)690-2845.

Education

Associate of Science - 49CFR1910.112 HazMat And Emergency Response

Hundington
Colorado City, CO
09.1993

High School Diploma -

Park High School
Livingston, MT
06.1980

Skills

  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Horizontal Welding
  • Grinding Techniques
  • Vertical Welding
  • Confined Space Welding
  • Visual Inspection
  • Weld Defects Identification
  • Pipe welding
  • Flux core welding
  • Fabrication
  • Stainless Steel Welding
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • TIG experience
  • Plasma cutting
  • Oxy-Fuel Cutting
  • Structural fabrication
  • Aluminum Welding
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Cast Iron Welding
  • Beam welding
  • Joint Preparation
  • Welding Standards
  • Welder Qualification Test
  • Preheating Procedures
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Structural repair
  • Plate Welding
  • Dye Penetrant Testing
  • [Type] industry background
  • Air carbon arc gouging
  • Brass Welding
  • Magnetic particle testing
  • Welding Procedure Specifications
  • Welding Symbols
  • Fire prevention
  • Copper Welding
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Finishing work
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • Welding Codes
  • Job site preparation
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Safety measures
  • Specifications Interpretation
  • Truck unloading
  • Column connecting
  • Job Planning
  • Metal decking installation
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Safety protocols and procedures

I am a steelhead fishing nut.

I truely enjoy the out doors spending my time off work on the rivers steelhead fishing.  I enjoy community gatherings and company Invatations.

Timeline

Structural Welder

Self-employeed
10.2006 - 06.2017

Lead Shop Person

Marketing Manufacturing
05.1981 - 11.1996

Associate of Science - 49CFR1910.112 HazMat And Emergency Response

Hundington

High School Diploma -

Park High School
Jim Tate