Kenneth Pate
260 Poplar Street ,AL
Summary
Dynamic welder with extensive experience at Burks Mechanical & Electrical, skilled in MIG, TIG, & Stick welding. Proven attention to detail and fabrication expertise led to high-quality project outcomes. Adept in surface preparation and sandblasting techniques, ensuring optimal finishes. Committed to safety and efficiency in all aspects of work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Burks Mechanical & Electrical
12.2021 - 09.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques for various projects.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Sandblasting
Sanco
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Improved overall project efficiency with thorough preparation of surfaces before the sandblasting process began.
- Prepared surfaces for coating or painting, ensuring high-quality finishes with meticulous sandblasting techniques.
- Achieved high-quality surface finishes by effectively utilizing sandblasting and painting equipment.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
Pipefitter
Delco
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Assembled and installed piping systems in residential and commercial projects.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project timelines efficiently.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working with tools and materials.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
Pipefitter
G A West Construction
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Conducted routine inspections and repairs on existing piping systems.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Education
GED -
Monroe County High School
Monroeville AL05.2016
Skills
Welding
Attention to detail
Fabrication
Blueprint reading
Stick welding
Torch cutting
Layout and fitting
Shaping and cutting
Flux-cored arc welding
Pipe welding
Vertical welding
Structural welding
Steel fabrication
Coating inspection
Surface preparation
Sandblasting techniques
Paint application
Spray painting
Paint mixing
Protective coatings
Timeline
Welder
Burks Mechanical & Electrical
12.2021 - 09.2025
Sandblasting
Sanco
10.2021 - 12.2021
Pipefitter
Delco
04.2020 - 10.2021
Pipefitter
G A West Construction
06.2018 - 04.2020
GED -
Monroe County High School