Karson Merrick
West Chester,PA
Summary
Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Bae Systems Inc.
York, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Certified in ballistic MIG welding on carbon steel and aluminum processes in all positions through rigorous in-house training.
- Thoroughly adapt and follow, with precision, a constantly improved hybrid and non-hybrid WPS to ensure no distortion of structure or components on the hull.
- Weld and fabricate aluminum hulls to combat industry standard, per station.
- Robotics trained in state-of-the-art automation cell.
Welder
Penflex
Gilbertsville, PA
10.2020 - 10.2021
- In-house TIG weld training and hydro pressure testing prior to completing orders.
- Read order sheets for specifications in blueprints and quantity.
- Cut, stretch, shrink, mold armor, install collars, and weld pipe fittings in variation to each assembly.
- Assemble stainless steel corrugated hoses, with or without braided wrapping, and armor.
- Ensure proper fabrication of each assembly from start to finish.
- Loading large assemblies without shrinkage into shipping trailers.
Welder
Ballymore Safety Ladders
Coatesville, PA
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Fabricate carbon steel 20-step ladders with railings properly, within sequence.
- Ensure all parts are properly cleaned, installed, and clamped to the fixture to prohibit contamination and warpage.
Welder
O'Rourke & Sons Steel
West Chester, PA
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Fabricate carbon steel I-beams and schedule 40 foundation columns with variations in extension bases and endplates.
- Fabricate 1/4" endplates based on blueprint specifications.
- Paint columns post-fabrication and load work trucks with a forklift.
- Transport completed I-beams to sandblast via side loader.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA12-2019
High School Diploma -
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
West Chester, PA05-2017
Technical Diploma - Automotive-Body Technology
Technical College High School
Downingtown, PA05-2017
Skills
- MIG, TIG, stick, and FCAW, in all positions
- Reweld application
- Surface Preparation
- Torch cutting
- Blueprint reading
- Robotics welding
- Sub-arc welding
- Pipe fitting
- Non-Destructive Testing
- AWS certified
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Crane operation
- Measurement tools
- Brake press operation
Timeline
Welder
Bae Systems Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Welder
Penflex
10.2020 - 10.2021
Welder
Ballymore Safety Ladders
02.2020 - 05.2020
Welder
O'Rourke & Sons Steel
05.2018 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
High School Diploma -
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
Technical Diploma - Automotive-Body Technology
Technical College High School
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