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Lakiesha Cartlidge

Moss Point,MS

Summary

Dynamic Structural Welder with proven expertise at Gulfship, skilled in MIG and TIG welding techniques. Demonstrated adaptability in challenging projects while ensuring safety compliance and quality control. Proficient in visual inspection and weld defect identification, contributing to prolonged equipment lifespan and reduced maintenance costs. Committed to excellence in fabrication and structural integrity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Welder

Gulfship
02.2023 - Current
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
  • Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
  • Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
  • Kept work area clean and organized.
  • Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.

Welder Foreman

Gulfship
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and productivity.
  • Balanced workload distribution among welders while maintaining high-quality output levels throughout each project phase.
  • Managed a team of welders, ensuring timely project completion and high-quality workmanship.
  • Increased overall productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.

Structural Welder

VT Halter
01.2022 - 02.2023

  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
  • Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.

Structural Welder

Austal USA
04.2010 - 06.2019

Aluminum welder

Education

Ged -

Jefferson County High School
Fayette, MS

Skills

  • Personal protective equipment
  • Grinding techniques
  • Horizontal welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Confined space welding
  • Visual inspection
  • Weld defects identification
  • Flux core welding
  • Fabrication
  • Welding quality control
  • Stainless steel welding
  • Welding positions
  • Plasma cutting
  • Structural fabrication

Timeline

Welder Foreman

Gulfship
03.2024 - 10.2024

Structural Welder

Gulfship
02.2023 - Current

Structural Welder

VT Halter
01.2022 - 02.2023

Structural Welder

Austal USA
04.2010 - 06.2019

Ged -

Jefferson County High School
Lakiesha Cartlidge