John Propp
Kerrville,TX
Summary
Diligent Pipe Welder with deep familiarity of metalworking and welding tools. Bringing 4 years of hands-on experience aligning and positioning pipes and installing and repairing different types of pipe systems and structures. Productive team player skillful in interpreting blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Fast learner possessing outstanding multitasking and time management abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Instructor
Alamo Colleges District
08.2024 - Current
- Continuously tracked individual student progress via detailed records; assessed results to tailor future lessons accordingly.
- Established positive relationships with students, promoting open communication and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.
- Implemented safety protocols during instruction, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries in the classroom.
- Delivered engaging lectures on various welding processes such as arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding.
- Served as an active participant in faculty meetings, contributing valuable insights towards improving overall departmental performance.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for various skill levels, resulting in improved student performance and satisfaction.
- Managed classroom activities efficiently by implementing effective time-management strategies tailored to each lesson plan's objectives.
Level 1 Welding Supervisor
American Patriot Service
03.2024 - Current
- Provided technical expertise during project planning stages, ensuring accurate estimations of labor requirements and timelines.
- Enhanced workplace safety through regular inspections and enforcement of proper safety protocols.
- Mentored junior welders, providing guidance on best practices and troubleshooting techniques.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies of materials needed for uninterrupted workflow in the welding department.
Pipe Welder
Helmerich & Payne Inc
12.2022 - Current
- Provided valuable input during project planning phases by offering insights into potential challenges and solutions based on experience.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing project requirements or specifications when necessary.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Welding Supervisor
FR Welding
09.2021 - Current
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Monitored and documented soldering results.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Displayed excellent problem-solving abilities when faced with unforeseen complications during project execution.
- Proactively addressed potential bottlenecks in production schedules, facilitating timely project completion.
- Enhanced welding quality by implementing and enforcing strict safety and procedural guidelines.
Welder
Salsbury Industies
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fredericksburg High School
Fredericksburg, TX01.2020
Skills
- Brake Press Operation
- Defect tracking
- Welding Codes Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Torch Selection
- Layout and Marking
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Combination Metal Welding
- Template Measurements
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Plasma cutting
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Pipe fitting
- MIG welding
- Carbon Arc Gouging
Timeline
Welding Instructor
Alamo Colleges District
08.2024 - Current
Level 1 Welding Supervisor
American Patriot Service
03.2024 - Current
Pipe Welder
Helmerich & Payne Inc
12.2022 - Current
Welding Supervisor
FR Welding
09.2021 - Current
Welder
Salsbury Industies
02.2020 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Fredericksburg High School