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KAYLA OBANION

KAYLA OBANION

Welder
NEW CARLISLE,IN

Summary

Skilled Welder with a superior work ethic that is detail-oriented, exceling in high demand work environments with a high degree of professionalism. Performing effectively in and on projects in both collaborative and autonomous capacities. Strong knowledge in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding, with a feverous passion to hone and continuously perfect the skill of welding.

Overview

7
7

Years of experience honing welding skill

3
3
Certification

Work History

Work Study Student

Self Employed Services
07.2016 - Current
  • Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide estimates or recommendations.
  • Performed any necessary repair welds, including manufacturing and fabricating any necessary tools or parts to complete the job.

Welding Student

Ivy Tech Community College
04.2020 - 01.2022
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, and arc gas equipment.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Cut, ground and bent edges of materials to be joined for a snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning, and securing parts using tools such as a grinder, wire brush, chipping hammer, and vises.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN
01.2022

Skills

  • Equipment Safety
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Blueprints
  • Applying Tack
  • Surface Material Preparation
  • Stainless Steel Metal Welding
  • Micrometers and Calipers
  • Mig and Tig Welding
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • Overhead Welding Position
  • Acetylene Torches
  • AWS Certified
  • Wire Feed Machines

Certification

AWS Certified :

SMAW - Cert. #21074956W

  • 12/9/2020
  • E7018 A5.1

Base Metal - A36

POS - 1G

Thickness,Backing Thickness,Pipe,OD&Backing - 3/8, 1/4 Backing

Timeline

Welding Student

Ivy Tech Community College
04.2020 - 01.2022

Work Study Student

Self Employed Services
07.2016 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
KAYLA OBANIONWelder