Joshua Roberts

Welder/ Pipefitter

Local Union 188

09.2014 - Current

Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
Utilized a variety of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure quality welds.
Operated angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
Repaired broken or cracked parts by cutting out the damaged area and rewelding it according to specifications.
Maintained a clean workspace at all times by disposing of waste materials correctly after each job was completed.
Trained other welders on proper use of equipment and procedures as needed.
Operated cutting torches for cutting and beveling steel plates.
Utilized oxy-acetylene torches to cut metal into desired shapes prior to welding process.
Operated manual, semi-automatic, and automated welding equipment.
Constructed and installed metal structures.
Performed tack-weld functions to join metal work pieces at specified distances.
Proficiently utilized MIG and TIG welding processes on various metals including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and brass.
Inspected finished products to ensure compliance with established standards of quality control.
Detected faulty equipment and defective materials, notifying supervisor of issues.
Resolved welding issues identified during routine maintenance and inspections.
Observed safety precautions when working around hazardous chemicals or gases used in welding processes.
Troubleshoot equipment problems quickly in order to minimize downtime due to mechanical failures.
Developed jigs and fixtures for repetitive tasks to improve overall consistency of welds produced.
Kept timely and accurate reporting of job times and completed service reports.
Used hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines and hand tools.
Operated safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Used grinders and hand tools to buff workpiece edges and verify secure fit.
Measured and inspected finished workpieces and verified gaps and allowances for quality control.
Cleaned and organized work sites to reduce team hazards and boost productivity.
Inspected and prepped material surfaces by removing slag and rust.
Used wire brushes, portable grinders, and chemical baths.
Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and notified supervisors.