Justin Goodin
Melbourne
Summary
Results-driven Welding Engineer with expertise in welding procedure development, inspection, and compliance auditing. Proven ability to enhance process efficiency and ensure adherence to industry standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technical Welding Engineer
Precision Fabricating & Cleaning
Cocoa
04.2024 - Current
- Development and selection of welding procedures for various fabrication projects.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with manufacturing team to optimize welding processes.
- Qualification of welders and welding operators.
- Verification that welding and NDE processes stay compliant with customer implemented codes and specifications.
- Assisted in the design of custom fabrication solutions for clients.
- Reviewed technical drawings to prepare for project execution.
- Trained new welders in proper technique, tool usage, and safety protocols.
- Determined the appropriate types of shielding gases needed for specific applications.
- Created detailed reports outlining the process of welding projects from start to finish.
- Established production goals based on customer orders while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Provided technical support to other engineers regarding welding-related issues.
- Developed processes for improving efficiency and accuracy in welding operations.
- Managing customer audits in welding and NDE to verify compliance with various codes of construction as well as audits for industry standards such as AS9100/ISO9001.
Certified Welding Inspector
Precision Fabricating & Cleaning
Cocoa
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Reviewed and interpreted engineering drawings and specifications for fabrication processes.
- Collaborated with welding teams to address issues and improve welding techniques.
- Trained staff on welding inspection protocols and safety procedures.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate records of compliance findings.
- Utilized various testing methods to evaluate weld integrity and strength.
- Audited subcontractor's workmanship prior to final acceptance by client.
- Assisted in developing quality control procedures for welding operations.
- Ensured proper calibration was maintained for all measuring instruments used in the inspection process.
- Certified welder qualification tests according to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code requirements.
- Reviewed test results from destructive testing of weld samples.
- Maintained records of inspection results, repair recommendations, and corrective actions taken when necessary.
- Analyzed metallurgical properties of base metals and filler metals used in welding applications.
- Attended meetings with clients regarding progress updates on projects involving welding activities.
- Provided technical advice on welding related issues to engineering personnel.
Welder
Precision Fabricating & Cleaning
Cocoa
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components for various projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications and requirements.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to industry standards and safety regulations.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently within deadlines.
- Trained junior welders on best practices and safety protocols in the welding shop.
- Executed repairs on fabricated parts, ensuring functionality and structural integrity.
- Adhered to safety guidelines, promoting a safe working environment for all staff.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Education
Certified Welding Inspector - Certification
American Welding Society
09.2020 - 09.2026
Welder Performance Qualifier (WPQ1) - Endorsement On CWI
American Welding Society
Welding Procedure Qualifier (WPQ2) - Endorsement On CWI
American Welding Society
ASME BPVC Section IX, B31.1, B31.3 - Endorsement On CWI
American Welding Society
OSHA - 30 - Certification
OSHA
OSHA - 10 - Certification
OSHA
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FLBarnesville High School
Barnesville, OHSkills
- Welding procedure development
- Welding inspection
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Welder qualification
- Quality control procedures
- Process optimization
- Customer communication
- Compliance auditing
- Training and mentorship
- Technical documentation
- Welding procedure specifications
- Welding codes
- Fabrication methods
- Inspection techniques
- Material selection
- Welding safety
- Non-destructive testing
- Technical report writing
- Technical writing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Project planning
- Organizational skills
- Compliance management
- Metallurgical analysis
- Joint design
- Mechanical testing
- Failure analysis
- Materials selection
- Material properties
- Technical management
Timeline
Technical Welding Engineer
Precision Fabricating & Cleaning
04.2024 - Current
Certified Welding Inspector
Precision Fabricating & Cleaning
09.2020 - 04.2024
Certified Welding Inspector - Certification
American Welding Society
09.2020 - 09.2026
Welder
Precision Fabricating & Cleaning
02.2019 - 09.2020
Welding Procedure Qualifier (WPQ2) - Endorsement On CWI
American Welding Society
Welder Performance Qualifier (WPQ1) - Endorsement On CWI
American Welding Society
ASME BPVC Section IX, B31.1, B31.3 - Endorsement On CWI
American Welding Society
OSHA - 30 - Certification
OSHA
OSHA - 10 - Certification
OSHA
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Eastern Florida State College
Barnesville High School