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Luke Tatum

Pearl,Mississippi

Summary

Dedicated pipe welder and fitter with hands-on experience in carbon steel welding and blueprint interpretation. Committed to maintaining safety protocols and effective communication. Ready to contribute to high-quality fabrication and repair projects.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipe welder/Pipe fitter

ISO Services
Vicksburg, Mississippi
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Learned to read and interpret blueprints for pipe layouts.
  • Cleaned work areas to maintain organization and efficiency.
  • Welded carbon steel pipe in different positions, like 1G, 2G, 5G, 6G
  • Prepped metal before welding
  • Fabricated pipes, fittings, and valves in accordance with specifications.
  • Operated heavy equipment like lulls, forklifts, and overhead cranes.

Crew Member

Chase Fence
Richland, Mississippi
05.2021 - 08.2024
  • Constructed and installed wooden and chain-link fences for residential and commercial properties.
  • Operated power tools such as saws, drills, and augers safely and effectively.
  • Maintained tools and equipment daily to ensure optimal use.
  • Applied weather-resistant sealant to finished fences to protect them from rot and water damage.
  • Removed old fencing material before installing a new fence using shovels, crowbars, and sledgehammers.
  • Performed general cleanup duties around the job site after the job was done.
  • Communicated with clients to address concerns.

Small engine mechanic/General hand

Revell Outdoor Power
Pearl, Mississippi
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Performed diagnostics and repairs on a variety of small engines, including lawn mowers, chainsaws, and leaf blowers.
  • Assisted customers with equipment questions and service recommendations.
  • Performed regular preventative maintenance tasks such as oil changes and filter replacements.
  • Used chemicals and pressure washers to clean engines and equipment after repairs.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, trenchers, and stump grinders.
  • Off-loaded and assembled new equipment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Pearl High School
Pearl, MS
05-2023

Skills

  • Welding techniques
  • Grinding techniques
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Equipment operation
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Carbon-steel preparation
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Welding positions
  • Welding inspection
  • Pipe fitting
  • Layout and marking
  • Hand power tools
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Safety compliance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pipe welder/Pipe fitter

ISO Services
10.2024 - 05.2025

Small engine mechanic/General hand

Revell Outdoor Power
03.2023 - 08.2023

Crew Member

Chase Fence
05.2021 - 08.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Welding

Hinds Community College

High School Diploma -

Pearl High School