Landen Braxton
Houston
Summary
Experienced welder with a solid foundation in welding techniques and safety compliance. Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment, ensuring efficient cargo handling and timely delivery. Skilled in inspecting materials for quality control, contributing to operational continuity and minimizing discrepancies. Proficient in various welding processes including GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW, with a strong understanding of welding codes and standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Longshoremen
GCS industrial
Lake Charles
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Loaded and unloaded cargo containers efficiently, ensuring timely delivery to designated locations and operational continuity.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment to transport goods, maintaining safety standards and minimizing operational delays.
- Inspected cargo for damage and discrepancies, reporting issues promptly to uphold quality control measures and prevent losses.
Education
Diploma - Professional Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Houston, TexasHigh School Diploma -
Washington Marion High School
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Welding
- Fitting
- Piping system layouts
- Electrode utilization
- Welding codes and standards
- Pipe welding
- Welding positions
- Pipeline standards
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal preparation
- Metal cutting
- Welding processes
- GTAW
- SMAW
- GMAW
- FCAW
- Cargo handling
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
Skills
Skilled in basic fitting & piping system layouts, Utilized assorted 6010, 7018, 7024 electrodes and ER70S, 309L filler metals, Welded plate & structural steel in accordance with AWS D1.1 codes and standards, Welded mild steel pipe in accordance with ASME Section IX, Welded 2"-5" pipe in the following positions: 2G, 5G, & 6G, Welded larger diameter piping according to pipeline standard API 1104, Ran overlapping beads; performed butt, fillet, socket & groove welds, Welded plate & structural steel in the flat, vertical, horizontal & overhead positions, Welded stainless steel & aluminum in accordance with Military Standard 1595-A, Measured, cut, prepared & fitted segments of pipe & structural steel, Able to interpret blueprints and welding diagrams, Prepared & Cut Metal with Plate & Pipe Beveling Machines, Hand Torches & Grinders, Air Carbon Arc Gouging, and Plasma Arc, GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG & HF TIG), SMAW-Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), FCAW-Flux Core Arc Welding
Timeline
Longshoremen
GCS industrial
06.2025 - 01.2026
Diploma - Professional Welding
Tulsa Welding School
High School Diploma -
Washington Marion High School