Kyle Ahrens
Welder/fitter
Hickory,North Carolina
Summary
Proactive Welder with background protecting components from distortion and producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in TIG,MIG, and Stick welding.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Tech II
Electric Boat
St. Marys, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Read and interpret NAVSEA drawings and related materials.
- Cut, form, assemble and weld parts in accordance to given standards.
- Fill the role of Shipyard Competent Person to guarantee safe work environment.
- Employed SMAW, GTAW, and pulsed GMAW welding techniques to assemble parts and components.
- Perform VT inspection of welds and upkeep with attached paperwork.
- Perform SUBSAFE work.
Welder/Fitter
VacCon
Green Cove Springs, FL
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms and parts using knowledge of welding techniques, and engineering requirements.
- Set up and operated gas metal arc welding(GMAW) equipment.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to build weldments and fabricate components.
Welder/Fitter
Bellingham Marine
Callahan, FL
Education
No Degree - Top Side Welding
Commercial Diving Academy
Jacksonville, FL 04.2011 - 08.2011
Skills
Structural welding
Wire feed machines
Blueprints and schematics
Precision measuring tools
MIG welding (pulsed and short circuit)
Special Alloys
Tool repair and maintenance
Steel Fabrication
Welding
Fabrication
Shaping and cutting
Stick welding (10718, 7018)
TIG welding (100S-3, 70S-3, 308 & 309 stainless, Inconel)
Timeline
Manufacturing Tech II
Electric Boat
08.2018 - Current
Welder/Fitter
VacCon
08.2017 - 08.2018
No Degree - Top Side Welding
Commercial Diving Academy
04.2011 - 08.2011
Welder/Fitter
Bellingham Marine