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Nathan Hickman

Nathan Hickman

Welder
Walker,WV

Summary

Resourceful individual with Number years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments, Strong leadership and decision-making skills. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Experienced Welder forman in-depth knowledge of welding techniques, job site safety protocols, Demonstrated leadership abilities with proven skills in team coordination, project oversight, and quality assurance.

Driven Welder known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in Stick welding, MIG welding, Pipe welding, Structural welding, Fabrication, blueprint reading, and team leadership. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operation in fast-paced environments. Committed to maintaining safety standards and meeting project deadlines with quality workmanship.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder Supervisor

Hickman Hill Fabrication
Covington, LA
06.2015 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands
  • Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.

Welder

Andy Hickman Welding
Covington, LA
09.2010 - 01.2015
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Pipeline Welder

Lineal Industries
Bridgeville, PA
02.2006 - 03.2010
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications

Welder

Caldive Offshore
Dulac, LA
09.2005 - 01.2006
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.

Welder

Torch Industries Ltd.
Houma, LA
08.2003 - 08.2005
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications

Education

Diploma -

Covington High School, Covington, LA
05.2003

Skills

  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Welding techniques
  • Safety procedures
  • Team management
  • Employee training
  • Time management
  • Worksite inspection
  • Adaptive thinking
  • Welding process selection
  • Welder certification
  • Fabrication techniques
  • Welding expertise
  • Visual inspection
  • Weld inspection
  • Welding procedure development
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Team leadership
  • Procedure planning
  • Pre-construction planning
  • Repair coordination
  • Self motivation
  • Reliability
  • Willingness to learn
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Decision-making
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Welder Supervisor - Hickman Hill Fabrication
06.2015 - Current
Welder - Andy Hickman Welding
09.2010 - 01.2015
Pipeline Welder - Lineal Industries
02.2006 - 03.2010
Welder - Caldive Offshore
09.2005 - 01.2006
Welder - Torch Industries Ltd.
08.2003 - 08.2005
Covington High School - Diploma,

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