Nick Hillman
Bogalusa,LA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Combo Welder with extensive experience at being MillWight for different companies as-well as Ingalls Shipbuilding & More along the way. Proven expertise in stainless steel and carbon welding, consistently exceeding productivity goals while ensuring quality control. Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to safety protocols enhance team collaboration and project efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
08.2019 - 01.2020
Millwright
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2020 - 08.2021
Millwright
Scott’s Welding Co.
Bogalusa, LA
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Welded ALL processes on ALL types of metals & alloys fabricated & fit a lot of my own stuff, fit for others, did some boiler-making and ran equipment all day sometimes basically anything they wanted I was on it..
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
Combo Pipe Welder
Austin Industries
Bogalusa, LA
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Welded Stainless Steel Pipe, Carbon Pressure Lines & Carbon Valves that were replaced after fabrication.
- Consistently met or surpassed productivity goals while maintaining strict quality control standards for all completed work.
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility by disposing waste materials according to established guidelines and advocating for sustainable practices within the workplace.
- Contributed to reducing project delays by efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks according to shifting schedules and deadlines.
- Supported colleagues in troubleshooting technical issues during complex projects, lending expertise in both welding processes and best practices for problem resolution.
Millwright
Austin Industries
09.2023 - 03.2025
Education
Welding Degree - Welding
NorthShore Technical Community College
Bogalusa03.2019
High School Diploma -
Nicholas
Pine, Louisiana 03.2019
Skills
- Personal protective equipment
- Grinding techniques
- Horizontal welding
- Vertical welding
- Confined space welding
- Visual inspection
- Weld defects identification
- Flux core welding
- Fabrication
- Shaping and cutting
- Gas metal arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Stainless steel welding
- Welding quality control
- TIG experience
- Welding documentation
- Welding positions
- Quality controls
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Cutting techniques
- Plasma cutting
- Structural fabrication
- Aluminum welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Non-destructive testing
- Welding standards
- Beam welding
- Joint preparation
- Welder qualification test
- Welding consumables
- Quality assurance
- Preheating procedures
- Error correction
- Plate welding
- Dye penetrant testing
- Structural repair
- Blueprint reading
- Weld distortion control
- Fire prevention
- Carbon steel welding
- Hot work permits
- Welding symbols
- Welding procedure specifications
- Post-weld heat treatment
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Welding codes
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Type industry background
- Finishing work
- Air carbon arc gouging
- Worker training
- Beam installation
- Welding safety
- Grinding work
- Conformance verification
- Welding inspection
- Overhead welding
- Parts alignment
- Job site preparation
- Parts fabrication
- Safety measures
- Truck unloading
- Heavy lifting
- Job planning
- Column connecting
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Torch cutting
- Site cleanup
- Multitasking
- Power tool operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Material handling
- Relationship building
- Heavy equipment operation
- Health and safety
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Combo Pipe Welder
Austin Industries
09.2023 - 03.2025
Millwright
Austin Industries
09.2023 - 03.2025
Millwright
Scott’s Welding Co.
08.2021 - 04.2023
Millwright
Brown & Root Industrial Services
02.2020 - 08.2021
Structural Welder
Ingalls Shipbuilding
08.2019 - 01.2020
Welding Degree - Welding
NorthShore Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Nicholas