Justin Locke
Buna,TX
Summary
Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.
Skilled Combo Welder with a strong background in TIG, MIG, and Stick welding techniques. Experience includes working on construction projects, infrastructure development, and industrial repair work. Strengths include ability to read blueprints and understanding of welding symbols for accurate project completion. Notable contributions include improving efficiency through best practice implementation and ensuring highest safety standards are upheld at all times.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Welder
Partners Specialty Group
Beaumont, Texas
09.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and instruction to less experienced welders on proper technique and safety procedures.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Utilized necessary tools and equipment to complete welds such as a welder, torch, grinder and drill press.
- Checked all dimensions of completed welds against specified tolerances using measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all machinery used in the welding department.
- Monitored stock levels of consumables used in welding processes such as fluxes, filler metals, shielding gases.
- Set up welding machines according to job requirements, selecting correct amperage, voltage and wire speed settings.
- Operated overhead cranes safely while moving heavy loads around the shop floor.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes governing structural integrity of welded structures.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy of welds and conformance to specifications.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them together with appropriate techniques.
- Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using GMAW process.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while performing job duties.
- Assisted other team members with cutting metal pieces when needed.
- Fabricated components from raw material in accordance with blueprints and drawings.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Combo Welder
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Port Arthur, Texas
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Provided guidance and instruction to less experienced welders on proper technique and safety procedures.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Utilized necessary tools and equipment to complete welds such as a welder, torch, grinder and drill press.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Set up welding machines according to job requirements, selecting correct amperage, voltage and wire speed settings.
- Operated overhead cranes safely while moving heavy loads around the shop floor.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy of welds and conformance to specifications.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them together with appropriate techniques.
- Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using GMAW process.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while performing job duties.
- Assisted other team members with cutting metal pieces when needed.
- Fabricated components from raw material in accordance with blueprints and drawings.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Metal fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
- GMAW process
- Material preparation
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Vertical welding
- Plasma arc cutting
- Shielded metal arc equipment
- Team building
- Precision measurement
- Metal identification
- Gas metal arc welding
- Excellent communication
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Wire feed machines
- Multitasking
- Carbon steel welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
Timeline
Combo Welder
Partners Specialty Group
09.2024 - Current
Combo Welder
Ohmstede Industrial Services
06.2021 - 09.2024