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Education
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Joshua Rook

Middletown,OH

Summary

Accomplished Pipe Welder with extensive experience at United Group Services, skilled in TIG and MIG welding. Proven ability to enhance project efficiency through effective teamwork and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality welds that consistently meet industry standards. Committed to safety and compliance, contributing to successful project outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipe Welder

TQ Contructors
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Provided valuable input during project planning phases by offering insights into potential challenges and solutions based on experience.
  • Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and welding symbols for pipe installations.
  • Assisted in minimizing material waste by accurately measuring and cutting pipes before welding them together.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attention to detail in completing precise welds that met or exceeded expectations.

Pipe Welder

United Group Services
06.2006 - 08.2023
  • Optimized workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workspace to streamline the completion of tasks efficiently.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively prioritizing and managing workload.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Developed solid understanding of various metals'' properties, allowing for proper selection of filler materials for different applications.
  • Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing project requirements or specifications when necessary.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Contributed to overall project success through effective collaboration with other trades on job sites, ensuring seamless integration of work efforts.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
  • Strengthened professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors by consistently demonstrating exceptional work ethic and dedication to project success.
  • Boosted productivity levels by troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly when they arose during the welding process.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads, and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all welding tasks.
  • Reduced rework costs with thorough inspection of completed welds, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Maintained professional growth through participation in industry conferences, seminars, and workshops related to pipe welding techniques and best practices.
  • Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
  • Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks while adhering to high-quality standards throughout each step of the process.
  • Maintained optimal equipment performance through regular preventive maintenance, reducing downtime and repair expenses.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
  • Monitored and documented soldering results.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attention to detail in completing precise welds that met or exceeded expectations.

Education

Welding - Welding

Butler Tech
Libert, OH
06-2006

Skills

  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Pipe beveling
  • Carbon arc gouging
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Welding positions
  • Safety procedures
  • Blueprint reading
  • Welding codes compliance
  • Piping fabrication
  • Pipe welding
  • Welding inspection
  • Arc welding
  • MIG welding
  • Stainless steel metal welding
  • Stick welding
  • Structural welding
  • Aluminum metal welding

Timeline

Pipe Welder

TQ Contructors
08.2023 - 04.2025

Pipe Welder

United Group Services
06.2006 - 08.2023

Welding - Welding

Butler Tech
Joshua Rook