Kenneth Collins
Welder
Florence,SC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate welder seeking job, has long history of being dependable and punctual with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full-time position. Looking forward to professional challenges and ready to help team achieve company goals; willing to take on added responsibilities as needed- am a detail-oriented team player with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fitter/Fabricator
White's Mobile Welder & Fabrication
Marion, SC
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
- Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
- Recorded center to center measurements of area requiring field run systems and fabricated system based on measurements taken, applying specialized fit up techniques as appropriate.
- Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
- Carried out preventative maintenance, keeping tools and machinery functional.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools
- Detailed oriented
- Punctual and dependable employee
- Organized
Skidder Operator
Cagle Bros Logging
Effingham, SC
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Removed debris such as brush and stumps to clear work areas.
- Lifted, moved and bunched felled trees using crawlers and tractors.
- Used heavy duty chainsaws to complete close-quarters work.
- Worked quickly and safely to hook chains to logs.
- Worked under wide range of weather conditions and consistently met schedules.
- Inspected equipment, completed basic repairs and adhered to preventive maintenance schedules to keep equipment safe and functional.
- Adapted daily plans based on employee availability, supervisor requests and weather conditions.
- Kept equipment in good working order with regular maintenance and repair.
- Stacked logs onto trailers and trimmed ends
- Sheared tops and limbs off trees before felling, closely monitoring progress to maintain strict safety standards
- Rotated between skidders, loaders and feller bunchers based on current crew abilities and needs
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Florence Darlington Tech
Florence, SC 07.2023 - 2023.07
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
Florence, SCSkills
Blueprints and Specifications
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Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Florence Darlington Tech
07.2023 - 2023.07
Welder/Fitter/Fabricator
White's Mobile Welder & Fabrication
05.2023 - 12.2023
Skidder Operator
Cagle Bros Logging
09.2020 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
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