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Randy Williams

Randy Williams

Aluminum Mig Welder
Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Results-driven metal fabricator with a practical approach, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to ensure efficient, safe operations in fabrication tasks. As a highly skilled metal fabricator with extensive experience in welding, cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components, I deliver precision and high-quality results while demonstrating a solid work ethic. With 34 years of experience in reading and interpreting technical diagrams, blueprints, and drawings, I ensure accuracy in structural metal fabrication. Proficient in operating various metalworking machines, including forklifts, I prioritize precision and quality in combo and structural welding, focusing on delivering precise, quality welds that ensure structural integrity and safety. As a dependable forklift operator, I value accuracy, order, and safety in all operations, seeking a position that utilizes my skills and work ethic to achieve results. With expertise in operating tools, machinery, and equipment for indoor and outdoor projects, I efficiently carry out general labor duties, including material handling and site preparation. As a structural welder, I complete projects efficiently while maintaining structural integrity, performing precise welds, interpreting blueprints, and operating welding equipment to meet project specifications while prioritizing a safe work environment. With strong skills in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, I consistently produce high-quality welds, reading blueprints, understanding welding symbols, and following detailed plans to ensure precision and accuracy while maintaining safety protocols and organized workspaces. As a diligent welding expert, I fabricate and repair metal structures with precision, trusted for strong, clean welds in industrial and construction settings.

This version enhances clarity and focus, highlighting extensive experience in interpreting blueprints and delivering high-quality welds.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Welder

Page Steel
Page, Arizona
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Constructed, assembled, and installed metal components in accordance with stringent tolerances and precise engineering designs.
  • Interpreted technical blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication specifications to produce metal structures and components with high accuracy.

Structural/ Tube welder

Total Western
Laughlin, Nevada
12.2020 - 10.2021
  • Utilized specialized equipment, including gas tungsten arc welding torches and plasma cutters, to achieve efficient results.
  • Expertly welded tubes of varying sizes, thicknesses, and materials to precise customer specifications.
  • Successfully welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions, and operated angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
  • Selected suitable torch tips, alloys, flux, coil, tubing, and wire based on metal types and thicknesses.
  • Operated and maintained tube welding equipment with precision and accuracy, consistently maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
  • Set up and operated GTAW and GMAW machines to weld carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass materials.

Structural Steel Welder

Zachary Construction
Bakersfield, CA
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Focused on acquiring new skills and staying current with industry developments, I performed general maintenance and repair tasks.
  • I fabricated intricate piping systems from various metals, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper alloys.
  • Utilizing clamps, tacks, and bolts, I positioned and configured component parts for welding.
  • Additionally, I operated acetylene and welding equipment to execute tasks.
  • With precision, I installed pipes using cutting torches, saws, and grinders, and read blueprints to determine metal fabrication layouts.
  • Fabricated structural steel components according to engineering specifications.

Ironworker

Zachary Construction
Joseph City, Arizona
11.2018 - 10.2019
  • Utilized specialized ironworker tools, including drift pins, jacks, and wedges.
  • Successfully installed complex systems such as Harper and wind tunnels, gas burners, and vent flappers, incorporating 14, 18, and 24-inch coal pipes.
  • Demonstrated expertise in inserting sealing strips, wiring, insulating materials, ladders, flanges, gauges, and valves, adapting to various structural requirements.
  • Proficiently operated a range of tools, including cutting torches, grinders, drills, power saws, measuring instruments, hammers, and wrenches.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of completed work to ensure conformance to specifications.

Ironworker/Structural welder

Schmidt
Globe, Arizona
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Utilized ironworker tools and equipment, connected structural steel components, interpreted blueprints, and removed slag from welds.

Ironworker/ Extension Forklift operator

Salt River Project
Globe, Arizona
02.2014 - 11.2017
  • Skilled welder proficient in TIG, MIG, and stick welding, operating heavy machinery and power tools while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Successfully performed various operations, including material fabrication, cable installation, and equipment replacement.
  • Operated heavy machinery, including cranes and forklifts, during construction activities.
  • Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.

Structural welder

Navajo Generating Station
Page, Arizona
06.2001 - 12.2015
  • Utilized precise measurement tools and operated various welding equipment proficiently.
  • Demonstrated expertise in fabricating structural steel components and maintained a clean work area according to company standards.
  • Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
  • Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.

Highway Patrol

04.1995 - 10.1998
  • Participated in regular training sessions to remain current with law enforcement methodologies.
  • Provided first aid assistance to accident victims and individuals with physical injuries.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into various crimes, including narcotics trafficking, homicides, robberies, and burglaries.
  • Maintained accurate records, prepared reports, and oversaw the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental documents.

Combo welder

T.I.C
Corpus Christi, Tx
03.1993 - 04.1994
  • Skilled welder proficient in welding stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum with precision accuracy.
  • Experienced in operating overhead cranes and interpreting technical drawings.
  • Successfully performed butt joints using MIG technique and multi-pass fillet welds with precise gap control.
  • Utilized manual grinding methods for smooth finishes.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them together with appropriate techniques.

Education

Architect -

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff
07.2000 - 01/2001

Archeologist -

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Az
05.1999 - 11/1999

welding -

Arizona Welding Institute
Page, Arizona
11.1994 - 04/1995

welding -

Page High School
Page, Arizona

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Fabrication Skills
  • Environmental Safety
  • Welding Techniques
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Welding Safety
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork
  • Welding

References

Daniel Mendoza, Electrical Engineer, Corbins Electric, Phoenix, Arizona, Co-worker, 623-418-6035, Mendoza.pm12894@gmail.com

Languages

  • Navajo
  • English
  • Navajo

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

Page Steel
08.2023 - 03.2025

Structural/ Tube welder

Total Western
12.2020 - 10.2021

Ironworker

Zachary Construction
11.2018 - 10.2019

Ironworker/Structural welder

Schmidt
04.2018 - 07.2018

Structural Steel Welder

Zachary Construction
02.2018 - 12.2020

Ironworker/ Extension Forklift operator

Salt River Project
02.2014 - 11.2017

Structural welder

Navajo Generating Station
06.2001 - 12.2015

Architect -

Northern Arizona University
07.2000 - 01/2001

Archeologist -

Northern Arizona University
05.1999 - 11/1999

Highway Patrol

04.1995 - 10.1998

welding -

Arizona Welding Institute
11.1994 - 04/1995

Combo welder

T.I.C
03.1993 - 04.1994

welding -

Page High School
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