Karez Lambert
Darlington,SC
Summary
Certified Welder with 5 years of hands-on experience in MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, and Stick welding, specializing in structural steel, plate, and piping systems. Expertise includes all-position welding, metal fabrication, and precise blueprint interpretation. Experienced in rigging, steel alignment, and welding equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards. Capable of forklift operation and material handling, delivering high-quality results across industrial and construction environments.
Overview
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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
AO Smith
McBee, SC
11.2025 - Current
- Assembled, repaired, and fabricated metal parts of hot water heaters following blueprints with precision.
- Executed welding tasks on hot water heater components utilizing MIG, TIG, and arc welding techniques.
- Inspected welded joints and materials to confirm quality and durability standards were met.
- Maintain welding equipment and ensure it is in safe working condition.
- Collaborate with the production team to meet deadlines and maintain workflow.
Millwright/Journeyman Ironworker
Superior Machine Co.
Florence, SC
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Executed MIG and Stick welding on pipes and plates to x-ray quality standards, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
- Executed MIG and Stick welding on pipes and plates, achieving x-ray quality standards through meticulous attention to detail.
- Fabricated piping and plate components using cutting, threading, and bending techniques with efficiency and accuracy.
- Fabricated piping and plate components using cutting, threading, and bending techniques, ensuring high accuracy in final products.
- Raised, positioned, and united iron and steel structural members: expertly bolted and aligned components to form secure, precise frameworks.
- Raised, positioned, and united iron and steel structural members, bolting and aligning components to create secure frameworks with precision.
- Installed and maintained machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of machinery upgrades and installations.
Welder
Frazier Industrials
Lamar, Colorado
05.2019 - 10.2023
- Set up, adjusted, and operated welding equipment to fabricate parts precisely per chart specifications.
- Examined and interpreted blueprints to execute welding tasks efficiently.
- Fabricated frames and rails for large infrastructures.
- Manipulated structural steel into accurate positions
Education
Wilson High School
Florence, SCDiploma - Professional Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Stick Welding
- Flux-Core Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Plate Welding
- Structural Steel Welding
- All-Position Welding
- Metal Fabrication
- Fit-Up
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding Equipment Maintenance
- Torch Cutting
- Material Handling
- OSHA Safety Compliance
Certification
- AWS Certified Welder (CW), Proficient in MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, and Stick welding across structural steel, plate, and pipe systems.
- AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification, Expert in all-position welding (flat, vertical, overhead) for structural steel and plate applications.
- ASME Section IX / API 1104 Pipe Welding Certification, Qualified for high-pressure piping and industrial welding projects.
- Blueprint & Isometric Reading Certification, Skilled in interpreting complex welding plans and executing precise fabrication tasks.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry & Construction Safety Certification, Demonstrates commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
- Certified Forklift Operator & Material Handling Specialist, Experienced in safe operation of forklifts and efficient materials management.
- Rigging & Steel Alignment Certification, Proficient in precise rigging, steel placement, and structural alignment.
- Advanced Welding Equipment Setup & Maintenance, Expert in setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of welding machinery, including torch and plasma cutting systems.
Timeline
Welder
AO Smith
11.2025 - Current
Millwright/Journeyman Ironworker
Superior Machine Co.
03.2024 - 11.2025
Welder
Frazier Industrials
05.2019 - 10.2023
Wilson High School
Diploma - Professional Welding
Tulsa Welding School