Joseph Hicks
Midland,TX
Summary
Accomplished Welder/Fabricator with extensive experience at NTACT Operations, specializing in metal fabrication and structural assembly. Proven ability to read blueprints and ensure safety compliance while delivering high-quality results. Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail contribute to efficient project completion and adherence to specifications.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
NTACT Operations
Midland, Texas
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Welder/Fabricator
TEI
Jewett, Texas
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Welder/Fabricator
Brahma
Boyce, LA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Welder/Fabricator
Ameri fab
Weatherford, Texas
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Welder/Fabricator
EPC Inc.
Tyler , Texas
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
- Disposed of faulty, broken and dirty products and reported losses to supervisors.
- Installed heat trace tape to tubing and controls and bent large tubing with power bender.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
Welder/Fabricator
Free Inc
Cleveland, Texas
07.2013 - 01.2014
Welder/Fabricator
Betsco
Huntsville, Texas
02.2011 - 04.2013
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Welder/Fabricator
Shamrock Farrell
Pasadena, Texas
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Welder
Flint Energy Services
Cotulla, Texas
03.2010 - 02.2011
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Welder/Fabricator
Texas Pride Trailers
Madisonville , Texas
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
Welder/Fabricator
Spencer Inc
Houston , Texas
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Welder/Fabricator
Production Facilities
Magnolia , Texas
04.2007 - 01.2008
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Purtle Energy services
Summerville, TX
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madisonville High School
Madisonville, TXSkills
- Blueprint reading
- Metal fabrication
- Structural assembly
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Detail orientation
- Manual dexterity
- Organizational skills
- Welding positioning
- Welding
- Measurements and calculations
- Weld testing
- Multitasking
- Reading isometric drawings
- can ignite and install torches, install torch tips, flux and filler rods within specification
- proficient in robot welding
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
NTACT Operations
07.2023 - 04.2025
Welder/Fabricator
TEI
01.2023 - 06.2023
Welder/Fabricator
Brahma
04.2022 - 01.2023
Welder/Fabricator
Ameri fab
01.2018 - 07.2018
Welder/Fabricator
EPC Inc.
06.2017 - 01.2018
Welder/Fabricator
Free Inc
07.2013 - 01.2014
Welder/Fabricator
Betsco
02.2011 - 04.2013
Welder/Fabricator
Shamrock Farrell
08.2010 - 02.2011
Welder
Flint Energy Services
03.2010 - 02.2011
Welder/Fabricator
Texas Pride Trailers
01.2009 - 03.2010
Welder/Fabricator
Spencer Inc
01.2008 - 01.2009
Welder/Fabricator
Production Facilities
04.2007 - 01.2008
Heavy Equipment Operator
Purtle Energy services
01.2006 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Madisonville High School
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