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Nathaniel Thorpe

Lakewood,CA

Summary

Accomplished Welding Fabricator with extensive experience at Sgps Inc, skilled in MIG and TIG welding. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with safety standards. Adept at interpreting blueprints and conducting quality inspections, demonstrating strong attention to detail and teamwork in achieving consistent weld quality.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Fabricator

Sgps Inc
11.2015 - Current
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to meet project specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly and fabrication of parts.
  • Operated various welding equipment and tools, maintaining safety standards throughout processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conducted quality inspections on finished products to verify compliance with industry standards.
  • Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
  • Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
  • Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each project.

Structural Welder

Bragg Crane /Heavy Transport
09.1986 - 06.1996
  • Fabricated and assembled structural components for heavy transport projects.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and welding standards during operations.
  • Conducted inspections of welds to guarantee structural integrity and quality assurance.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
  • Troubleshot equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain project schedules.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.

Education

Welding Certification Aws And La City D1.1 License -

Airco Technical Institute
Long Beach, CA
11.1985

Skills

  • Torch cutting
  • Grinding and finishing
  • Pipe welding
  • Stainless steel welding
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Plasma arc cutting
  • Structural fabrication
  • Aluminum welding
  • Carbon steel welding
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Welding positioning
  • Welding symbols interpretation
  • Welding inspection
  • Fabrication
  • Flux core arc welding
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Grinding techniques
  • Vertical welding
  • Horizontal welding

Timeline

Welding Fabricator

Sgps Inc
11.2015 - Current

Structural Welder

Bragg Crane /Heavy Transport
09.1986 - 06.1996

Welding Certification Aws And La City D1.1 License -

Airco Technical Institute

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