Nicolas King
Apollo Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic Welding Technician with proven expertise at Honeywell, excelling in MIG, TIG, and FCAW techniques. Demonstrated adaptability and critical thinking while leading projects to completion on time and within budget. Skilled in non-destructive testing and safety compliance, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team performance through effective training.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Technician
Honeywell
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Demonstrated versatility in handling various types of metals including aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel while producing high-quality results consistently.
- Performed various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and FCAW to accomplish diverse tasks across multiple projects.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex welding projects on time and within budget.
- Assisted in training junior technicians, sharing best practices, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Fit large parts using overhead- crane, fork lift, and lifting tables.
- Performed welds in position, on and inside pressure vessels.
- Assisted in set up, lay out, and execution of specialized technical operations.
Commercial Diver
Viking Dive Services
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained and checked diving equipment for functionality and safety.
- Supervised and trained other divers in performance of essential functions and duties of position.
- Used diver helpers, diving suits and other scuba gear properly and safely to aid in successful diving operations.
- Exercised impeccable risk management with regular revisions to safety protocol.
- Handled underwater inspections and welding repair work.
- Maintained full understanding of dive plan and asked appropriate questions to clarify any confusing details, consistently upholding safety, efficiency and project standards.
- Experienced the following responsibilities: Underwater inspection, wet welding, anode instillation, underwater cutting procedures including hydraulic, pneumatic, and diamond wire saw, rigging, pumped and laid concrete mats in high current and low visibility environments.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
- Inspected, verified and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods by comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
Service Technician
Discount Tire
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Checked tires for correct air pressures and inflated or deflated tires to meet air pressure requirements.
- Documented tire repair and replacement activities to add to vehicles' service histories.
- Unloaded and stacked tires in proper locations to facilitate easy retrieval for use on customer vehicles.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks and vans.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues
Lead Lube Technician
Mr. Clean Car Wash
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Vacuumed interior of vehicles and washed exterior windows to boost customer satisfaction.
- Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations and rebalances.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKAir Mixed Gas Commercial Diver Program
CDA Technical Institute
Jacksonville, FL12.2021
Welding I -
Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater, OK06.2021
Skills
- Gas metal arc welding (Aluminum, Carbon)
- Flux-cored welding (Stainless, Carbon)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (Aluminum, Stainless, Carbon)
- Safety Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Mechanical Designs
- Critical Thinking
- AutoCAD
- Blueprint Reading
- Technical Drawings
- Non-Destructive Testing
Certification
- Divers Certification Board of Canada (DCBC) qualified as an Unrestricted Surface Supplied Commercial Diver. Recognized by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) – allowing graduates to work world-wide.
- Association of Commercial Diving Contractor (ADCI) qualified as Tender/Diver.
- Certified in accordance with OSHA – Haz-Mat/Hazwoper procedures (40 hours).
- Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Level 1 & II – U/W VT, UT & MPI in accordance with American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Standards.
- Underwater Visual Testing (U/W VT)
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
- American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)– First Aid, CPR, Oxygen Provider (O2) & Automated Defibrillator Qualified (AED).
- Valid U.S. Passport.
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Curriculum Credentials in Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tool Safety and Basic Rigging.
- Certificate of Completion for Topside Welding for Commercial Divers from CDA in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) Standards
- 3G Certification in GMAW, STAW, FCAW.
- Certificate of Completion of Entry Level Underwater Welding from CDA.
- Certificate of Completion of Offshore Survival from CDA.
- Certification of PEC Safety through PEC Basic Orientation SAFELAND USA/SAFE GULF Training. Certification issued by PEC Safety.
- Diver Certification Board of Canada “Occupational Scuba Diver” (DCBC)
- Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diver
- Endorsement of Occupational SCUBA Diver (30m)
- National Academy of Scuba Educators (NASE Worldwide)
- Open Water Diver
- Certified Scaffolding erector, inspector
Timeline
Welding Technician
Honeywell
04.2023 - 03.2025
Commercial Diver
Viking Dive Services
03.2022 - 01.2023
Quality Assurance Specialist
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
09.2019 - 06.2021
Service Technician
Discount Tire
08.2016 - 05.2017
Lead Lube Technician
Mr. Clean Car Wash
01.2015 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Oklahoma State University
Air Mixed Gas Commercial Diver Program
CDA Technical Institute
Welding I -
Meridian Technology Center
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