Joseph Hooper
Summary
Accomplished Welder, Fitter, and Fabricator with a proven track record at Protect Controls, Inc., demonstrating expertise in welding techniques and blueprint analysis. Skilled in MIG, and Flux Core welding, I excel in precision assembly and critical thinking, ensuring over 95% first-time quality pass rates. My leadership in supervising teams has significantly enhanced project efficiency and safety compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder, Fitter and Fabricator
Protect Controls, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Read blueprints drawings/structural drawings
Set up equipment and welded parts accordingly per blueprints
Measured, aligned, and welded on structural steel skids per blueprints/drawings
Cut, grind and welded together steel structures per specifications
Welded on panels
Welded various stainless steel components
Fit and assembled structural framework per specifications
Cut, formed, tacked welded and measured parts to ensure correct fitting per blueprints
Structural fitting, grinding and assembling steel structures per specifications
Used MIG and stick welding
2G, 3G and 4G welding
Welded on different components, alloys, and structures per job specifications/blueprints
Worked on structural supports using MIG and stick welding
Used hand/power tools, various welding tools, and equipment
Lifted heavy metal pieces, materials, and components
Operated overhead crane and forklifts
Keep work area clean and maintained tools and equipment
Combo Welder Supervisor
Woodland Fluid Power
07.2020 - 09.2023
Oversaw and assisted team with welding projects and daily assignments
Read blueprints and drawings
Measured and aligned metal parts
Used MIG and Flux Core welding
Used stick welding
Welded 3G uphill and 4G overhead welding to complete specifications
Welded structure steel with MIG and Flux Core
Welded on stainless steel
Executed task instructions in accordance with pre-approved specifications
Performed excess metal removal from products
Completed structural fabrications using appropriate welding methods
Evaluated completed welding projects for flaws and defects
Welded on hydraulic parts, fixed cracks, and did repairs
Cleaned, maintained work area and tools
Performed heavy lifting
Combo Welder
S & J Construction Services
06.2010 - 06.2020
Read blueprints and drawings/structural drawings
Set up equipment and welded parts accordingly per blueprints
Measured, aligned, and welded on structural steel buildings per blueprints and drawings
Cut, grinded and welded together steel structures per specifications
Welded on panels
Welded various stainless steel components
Fit and assembled structural framework per specifications
Cut, formed, tacked welded and measured parts to ensure correct fitting per blueprints
Structural fitting, grinding and assembling steel structures per specifications
Used MIG, Flux Core, and stick welding
2G, 3G and 4G welding
Welded on different components, alloys, and structures per job specifications/blueprints
Worked on structural supports using MIG welding
Used hand/power tools, and equipment
Lifted heavy metal pieces, materials, and components
Operated overhead crane and forklifts
Kept work area clean and maintained tools and equipment
Combo Welder, Fitter and Fabricator
Professional Projects, Inc.
01.2008 - 06.2010
Read blueprints and drawings
Inspected all fit up and preparation before welding
Used MIG, and Flux Core, and Stick welding
Welded structural steel, aluminum, carbon, stainless steel and various components per each job
Welded/ fitted skids and catwalk systems per specifications
Performed 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G welding per blueprints/drawings
Used various welding tools, hand power tools, calipers, tape measure, etc.
Operated forklifts and overhead crane
Keep work area clean and maintained tools and equipment
Heavy lifting and physical job duties on a daily basis
Inspected completed welds for defects and flaws and made necessary corrections if needed
Education
GED -
Magnolia High School
Magnolia, TX05.1986
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and Fitting
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical Welding
- Structural welding
- Steel Fabrication
- Equipment Operation
- Crane Operation
- Pipe fitting
- MIG welding
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Power Tools
- Welding Techniques
- Power Tool Operation
- Surface grinding
- Blueprints Analysis
- Decision-Making
- Parts Assembly
- Overhead Welding Position
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Portable Grinders
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Mathematical Calculations
- Combination Metal Welding
- Component Fabrication
- Arc welding
- Welding Symbols
- Welding procedure specification
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Wire feed machines
- Shaping and cutting
- Flat Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- MIG welding professional
- Horizontal Welding
- Cutting techniques
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Precision measuring tools
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Parts Fabrication
- Welding Position Proficiency
- Joint Preparation
- Surface Preparation
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Precision measuring
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Flat Welding Position
- Safety Monitoring
- Quality Inspection
- Surface Material Preparation
- Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
- Soldering
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Defective Material Identification
- Micrometers and Calipers
- Edge Joining
- Cast Iron Metal Welding
- Assembly Planning
- Template Measurements
- Shielded Metal Arc Equipment
- Power Tools Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Plasma Arc Welding
- Material Selection
- Materials Selection
Timeline
Welder, Fitter and Fabricator
Protect Controls, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Combo Welder Supervisor
Woodland Fluid Power
07.2020 - 09.2023
Combo Welder
S & J Construction Services
06.2010 - 06.2020
Combo Welder, Fitter and Fabricator
Professional Projects, Inc.
01.2008 - 06.2010
GED -
Magnolia High School