Nathan Owens
Ponca City,OK
Summary
Dynamic Lead Welder with extensive experience at Hartland Tank LLC, excelling in MIG, TIG, and stick welding. Proven ability to enhance product quality through meticulous inspections and effective teamwork. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and adherence to safety protocols, consistently meeting project deadlines while fostering junior welders' growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Welder
Hartland Tank LLC
07.2012 - Current
- Learned safety protocols for welding operations and equipment handling.
- Assisted in preparation of materials and tools for welding tasks.
- Mastered understanding of various welding processes and systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment.
- Adapted quickly to new tools and machinery used in welding tasks.
- Followed detailed specifications to achieve quality workmanship standards.
- Supported senior welders in completing complex projects on time.
- OSHA Trained
- Forklift Certified
- Operator Certified
- MIG, TIG, STICK Certified
- Mechanical Background
- Gained familiarity with various welding techniques and processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding.
- Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
- Provided guidance and support for junior welders, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to project requirements.
- Improved overall product quality through thorough inspection of completed welds and addressing any defects promptly.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City, OKGeneral Studies
Ponca City High School
Ponca City, OK05.2007
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Team collaboration
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Metal fabrication
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Tool maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Gas metal arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Joint preparation
- Welding codes compliance
- Material selection
- Metallurgy knowledge
- Teamwork and communication
- Pipe welding
- Welding safety
- Fabrication techniques
- Grinding skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Stick welding
- Power tool operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Vertical welding
- Critical thinking
- Machine operation
- Shaping and cutting
- Effective communication
- Arc welding
- Stainless steel metal welding
- Physical strength
- MIG welding
- Cutting techniques
- Aluminum metal welding
- Welding
- Flat welding position
- Pipe fitting
- Gas metal arc equipment
- Wire feed machines
- Flux core welding
- Measurements and calculations
- Precision measuring instruments
- Blueprint reading
- Combination metal welding
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Quality control
Timeline
Lead Welder
Hartland Tank LLC
07.2012 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Pioneer Technology Center
General Studies
Ponca City High School