Joey Hughes
Hughes Welding And Repair
Oregon,WI
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Welder Fabricator who builds steel, aluminum, and stainless steel components using MIG, TIG, arc, spot, and oxy-fuel processes. Brings blueprint reading, metal fabrication, equipment maintenance, and material sourcing to keep jobs moving on schedule. Supports junior welders while applying quality-focused quality control to fit-up, weld integrity, and finished builds.
Work History
Owner and Operator
3 Years 6 Months- Managed welding operations for multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks and allocating resources to meet deadlines
- Performed various types of welding including MIG, TIG, arc, and spot welding on different metals such as steel, aluminum, and stainless steel
- Trained junior welders on proper welding techniques, safety procedures, equipment operation, and quality control measures
- Collaborated with the procurement department to identify suppliers/vendors for necessary materials/equipment needed for projects at competitive prices
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on welding equipment/tools to ensure optimal performance and prevent breakdowns/failures during critical phases of projects
Welder/Fabricator
6 Months- Performed Oxy Fuel welding using High temp nickel silver solder filler rod to solder carbide on steel plate and fabricate water well drilling bits
Welder/Fabricator
1 Year 11 Months- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements
- Operated and maintained welding equipment such as welders, torches, grinders, and plasma cutters
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute complex welding projects within specified deadlines
- Fabricated metal structures according to project specifications using precise measurements
- Operated overhead cranes or forklifts to move heavy materials or equipment as needed for welding tasks
- Collaborated with engineers or designers to provide input on design feasibility from a welder's perspective
Welder/Fabricator
7 Years 5 Months- Implemented new welding techniques and technologies to improve efficiency and productivity, resulting in a XX% reduction in production time
- Performed various types of welding including MIG, TIG, arc, and spot welding on different metals such as steel, aluminum, and stainless steel
- Inspected welded joints using visual inspection methods or non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques to ensure structural integrity
- Maintained accurate records of work performed including materials used, hours worked per project/task for reporting purposes
- Operated power tools such as grinders, saws, drills to prepare materials for welding or fabrication processes
Education
2 years college - American Welding Society A.W.S
Skills
Blueprint reading
Plasma cutting
Fabrication
Welding
Quality assurance
Certification
Welding Certification
Timeline
Owner and Operator
Hughes Welding And Repair
05.2020 - 11.2023Read More
Welder/Fabricator
Palmer Bit Co.
09.2019 - 03.2020Read More
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Kolberg-Pioneer Inc
09.2017 - 08.2019Read More
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Gibbs Welding
02.2010 - 07.2017Read More
Clatsop Community College
2 years college from American Welding Society A.W.S
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