Raden Whittenburg
Summary
- A multi-skilled, talented and confident welder with a practical background of successfully welding & fabricating carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using various types of welding such as: SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, MCAW, Automated Robot MIG Welder, and Automated TIG Seam Welder.
Experienced in advanced automation operations with a strong background in setting up, adjusting, and operating machinery to meet production schedules and quality standards. Proficient in blueprint reading and technical troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with project specifications while maintaining safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections, contributing to equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Skilled in collaborating with peers and leaders to optimize processes and enhance overall production quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Greenheck Fan Co.
03.2024 - Current
Welder
Valmont Industries
Tulsa, OK
08.2022 - 02.2024
Sales Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
Broken Arrow, OK
03.2020 - 08.2022
Busser
Olive Garden
Broken Arrow, OK
06.2017 - 02.2018
Education
Welding -
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OKGeneral Education -
Broken Arrow High School
Broken Arrow, OKSkills
- Oxyacetylene cutting
- Plasma arc cutting
- Non-destructive testing
- Blueprint reading
- Electrode identification
- Excellent reading and listening skills
- Ability to correspond and collaborate with both peers and leaders
- Proven ability to work well with customers
- Capable of working without direct supervision
- Large overhead crane operating
- UT testing
- MT testing
- VT testing
- Quality focused
- Workplace Training
- Leadership
- Safety Oriented
- First Responder / First Aid
- Process optimization
- Quality control
- Automation systems
- Robotics operation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Project coordination
- Lean manufacturing
- Continuous improvement
- Metallurgy knowledge
- Multi-process welding
- Welding inspection
- Tool repair and maintenance
Organizations And Achievements
- SkillsUSA, 2020 - Present
- BA AFJROTC, Cadet, Bravo Flight Commander, Public Affairs Officer, Leadership Officer, 08/17 - 05/20
- The Pride of Broken Arrow, 2016 - 2018
- Workplace First Responder, 04/23 - Present
Professional References
- Gilbert Moore, Instructor, Tulsa Technology Center, 3850 N. Peoria, Tulsa, OK, 74106, (918) 828-1114
- Adam Wheat, Instructor, Tulsa Technology Center, 3850 N. Peoria, Tulsa, OK, 74106, (918) 828-2059
- James Grady, Store Manager, Harbor Freight Tools, 3601 S Elm Pl, Broken Arrow, OK, 74012, 918-451-4963
- Stan Courtney, Supervisor, Valmont Industries, 801 N Xanthus Ave, Tulsa, OK, 74110, 918-728-5817
Educational Data
- Tulsa Technology Center, Welding Technical, Tulsa, OK, 05/22
- Broken Arrow High School, General Education, Broken Arrow, OK, 05/20
Competency Certifications
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Experienced, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
- Gas Metal Arc Welding, Experienced, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
- Flux Cored Arc Welding, Experienced, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Experienced, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
- Metal Cored Arc Welding, Experienced, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
- Automated Robot MIG Welder, Experienced, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
- Automated TIG Seam Welder, Experienced, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Timeline
Welder
Greenheck Fan Co.
03.2024 - Current
Welder
Valmont Industries
08.2022 - 02.2024
Sales Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
03.2020 - 08.2022
Busser
Olive Garden
06.2017 - 02.2018
Welding -
Tulsa Technology Center
General Education -
Broken Arrow High School