OMARI WOODS
Providence
Summary
Accomplished Structural Welder/Millwright with a robust background in structural fabrication and flux core welding, notably at Warfab. Excelled in enhancing weld consistency through innovative jigs and fixtures, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Proven track record in improving production efficiency and quality control, underscoring a commitment to excellence and teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
General Dynamics Electric Boat
North Kingstown, RI
10.2025 - Current
- Fabricated structural components using MIG welding techniques to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precision in weld placements and configurations.
- Conducted quality inspections of welds to maintain compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot design issues and implement effective solutions during production phases.
STRUCTURAL WELDER/MILLWRIGHT
WARFAB
Longview, Tx
02.2022 - 05.2025
- I repaired broken or cracked parts by cutting out the damaged area and rewelding it according to specifications.
- I performed the repairs using stick, mig, or fluxcore depending on the conditions and welding procedures.
- In shop fluxcore, spray, or stick was used depends on welding procedures.
- Working on both new fabrication and repair jobs.
- I operated cutting torches for cutting and beveling steel plates.
- Operated plasma table.
- I developed jigs and fixtures for repetitive tasks to improve overall consistency of welds produced.
- Identified potential risks associated with specific welding processes before starting a project.
- Operated heavy equipment when necessary to complete a task.
- Removed and replaced hydraulic pumps.
- Removed and replace bullgears and pinion gears inside dragline house.
- Participated in removal and replacing of steel (or kevlar) cables on draglines.
- Completed miscellaneous tasks around the jobsite whenever colleagues needed a helping hand.
- Cutout and replace piping when necessary.
FLUXCORE WELDER
HAYES MANUFACTURING
Pineville, La
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Used Jigs in addition to over head cranes to position parts for welding.
- Mainly used fluxcore and MiG spray depending on the procedure.
- Measured and inspected finished workpieces and verified gaps and allowances for quality control.
- Monitored assembly processes to avoid warping or shrinking caused by overheating.
- Operated angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
- Fabricated parts and components to exact tolerances.
- Performed layout work for complex shapes using blueprints and templates.
PRODUCTION WELDER
ESHELON
Monett, Mo
02.2020 - 06.2020
- I operated a pulse mig machine to weld components in flat, vertical and overhead positions according to blueprints and specifications.
- Used Jigs and fixtures to speed up production.
- Implemented effective strategies for improving efficiency throughout the entire production process from setup through final inspection stages.
- I demonstrated strong attention to detail when troubleshooting issues with welds or other components in the manufacturing process.
- I used grinders and hand tools to buff workpiece edges and verify secure fit.
- I cleaned and organized work sites to reduce team hazards and boost productivity.
Education
WELDING CERTIFICATION - Welding
CO-LIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Natchez, Ms12.2021
Skills
- Structural fabrication
- Fabrication
- Carbon steel welding
- Machine operator
- Stick Welding
- MiG (spray)
- Millwright
- Flux core welding
- Welding procedure specifications
- Air carbon arc gouging
- Comfortable at heights
- MiG welding (hardwire)
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Structural Welder
General Dynamics Electric Boat
10.2025 - Current
STRUCTURAL WELDER/MILLWRIGHT
WARFAB
02.2022 - 05.2025
FLUXCORE WELDER
HAYES MANUFACTURING
07.2020 - 11.2021
PRODUCTION WELDER
ESHELON
02.2020 - 06.2020
WELDING CERTIFICATION - Welding
CO-LIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE