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Joshua Abbett

Cottondale,AL

Summary

Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/Millwright Technician

Road and Rail
Vance, AL
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Performed QMI inspections on rail cars.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.

MIG Welder

Cain steel
Tuscaloosa , AL
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Applied protective coatings such as paint or powder coating after finishing welds.
  • Used correct tools, materials, and attachments for the specific job.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Provided technical support regarding proper use of tools and equipment.
  • Completed welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.

Welder/Millwright Technician

Sullivan Contracting
Northport, AL
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.

Education

GED -

Hillcrest High School
Tuscaloosa, AL
08-2006

Skills

  • Structural welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Pipe fitting
  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • OSHA compliance
  • Cutting techniques
  • Oxy-acetylene welding

Timeline

Welder/Millwright Technician

Road and Rail
01.2022 - 12.2024

MIG Welder

Cain steel
01.2020 - 01.2022

Welder/Millwright Technician

Sullivan Contracting
01.2017 - 01.2020

GED -

Hillcrest High School
Joshua Abbett