Josh Simmons
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Welder with a robust background in structural welding and steel fabrication. Expert in Stick, Mig, and Flux Core Welding techniques, demonstrating critical thinking and precision in blueprint reading. Achieved significant quality enhancements by adhering to strict welding procedures, showcasing a commitment to excellence and safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
National Steel / Contact - Paul 859-910-3869
01.2024 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including Stick and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- We build a car plant
Welder/ Fitter Contact- Rene Avila 832-859-9669
W&W Steel
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including Stick and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- We build a Samsung plant
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Welder/Fitter Contact- Dave 830-733-2334
Bosworth Steel Erectors
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including Stick and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated jlg lifts, scissor lifts, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- We build a Tesla plant
Welder Contact- Thum 309-265-4604
Matrix
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including Stick Welding techniques.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated jlg lifts, scissor lifts, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- We build a Steel Mill
Welder Contact- Todd 512-517-7071
Five Star Fabrication
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG and Stick Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, scissor lifts and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, and tack-welded component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
Education
Certificate - Welder
Southern Careers Institute
TX08.2017
High School Diploma - Education
West Orange Stark
Orange, TX05.2012
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Gas metal arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Shielded metal arc welding
Certification
AWS certified 1 inch 3g 4g Flux Core
AWS certified 1 inch 3g 4g Stick
Timeline
Welder
National Steel / Contact - Paul 859-910-3869
01.2024 - Current
Welder/ Fitter Contact- Rene Avila 832-859-9669
W&W Steel
02.2022 - 01.2024
Welder/Fitter Contact- Dave 830-733-2334
Bosworth Steel Erectors
03.2020 - 02.2022
Welder Contact- Thum 309-265-4604
Matrix
01.2019 - 02.2020
Welder Contact- Todd 512-517-7071
Five Star Fabrication
09.2017 - 01.2019
Certificate - Welder
Southern Careers Institute
High School Diploma - Education
West Orange Stark
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