Nikolas Budden
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Shop 38
Bellingham, WA
03.2023 - Current
- Cut metal parts with angle grinders, various saw styles, oxyacetylene torch, and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Operated various pieces of shop equipment, including brake press, drill press, lathe, etc.
- Performed extensive hull preparation and painting.
Commercial Fishermen
Scotty Savo
Naknek, AK
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Maintained and operated fishing gear such as, nets, lines and other gear.
- Conducted routine maintenance on boat engines and other equipment.
- Piloted skiffs for use in fishing operations.
Fabrication Welder
Empire Marine
Bellingham, WA
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Cut aluminum parts with angle grinders, circular saws, table saws, band saws, etc...
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Bend and form parts on brake press.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA06-2021
Skills
- Parts Fabrication
- Weld testing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Tungsten Metal Arc Welding
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Shop 38
03.2023 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Empire Marine
09.2019 - 03.2023
Commercial Fishermen
Scotty Savo
06.2018 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Bellingham Technical College