Kristian Carson
Westlake,LA
Summary
Adept at specification interpretation and fostering team productivity, I enhanced weld quality and efficiency at Zachry Industrial and Turner Industries. My expertise in compliance inspection and mentorship significantly contributed to project success, leveraging AWS-certified skills for optimal quality control and weld mapping.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forman Welder/Qauility Weld Mapper
Zachry Industrial
Port Arthur, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
Maintenance/Combination Welder
Turner Industries Group L.L.C. Personnel Office
Westlake, LA
10.2017 - 11.2022
- Contributed to cost savings through accurate material estimation and efficient use of resources during welding projects.
- Accelerated project completion times by effectively prioritizing tasks based on deadlines while monitoring progress throughout each phase.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following strict safety protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment during all welding tasks.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior welders, fostering skill development and increasing team productivity.
- Enhanced weld quality by utilizing various welding techniques, such as TIG, MIG, and stick welding.
Education
CAWI/Certified Associate Welding Inspector - Welding Inspection
Real Educational Services
Pascagoula, MS11.2024
Skills
- Specification interpretation
- Compliance Inspection Procedures
- Quality Control
- Design interpretation
- AWS Certified Professional
- Welding
- Weld Mapping
Certification
AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector
Timeline
Forman Welder/Qauility Weld Mapper
Zachry Industrial
11.2022 - Current
Maintenance/Combination Welder
Turner Industries Group L.L.C. Personnel Office
10.2017 - 11.2022
CAWI/Certified Associate Welding Inspector - Welding Inspection
Real Educational Services