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RANDY D BARNHILL

RANDY D BARNHILL

Hope mills,NC

Summary

To obtain a steady paying job, guarantees long term employment, which also requires me to meet deadlines. A job that requires me to interact with people and help the world and my country. Skilled Combo welder with over 15 years working with metal and welding. Trained in awe use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and individual . Talented Pipe Welder experienced in welding in all positions. Sets up jobs accurately based on skilled reading of work orders and expert knowledge of materials and techniques. Offers strong safety record and history of completing quality work. Reliable combo welder accomplished with different metalworking techniques, types of projects and environmental conditions. Works independently to accomplish project goals and consistently completes assignments on-time. Skills include brazing, welding and flame cutting. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Combo Pipe Welder

United Technologies
Eden, NC
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
  • Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.

Combo Welder

RMR Mechanical
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.

Combo Welder

United Welding
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.

Combo Welder

MKS GROUP
Saint Pauls, NC
01.2009 - 03.2018
  • My job was to weld pipe, structural in heavy commercial and industrial plants
  • I also ran some heavy equipment and did some rigging.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
  • Coordinated structural and heavy lifts weighing up to 1000 pounds with properly rigged equipment.
  • Used bolts and clamps to attach pulleys and fix beams, ceilings and gin pole booms.
  • Safely and efficiently rigged steel members for connectors and pre-assembled bent sections.
  • Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
  • Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.

Combo PIPE WELDER

FLUOR CONSTRUCTION
Emporia, VA
10.2014 - 01.2016
  • My job was a combo pipe welder I was required to weld pipe in the combo process which is stainless to carbon
  • That process is to use 309 stainless wire to carbon pipe.
  • Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
  • Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
  • Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe commercial and industrial installations.
  • Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
  • Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
  • Prevented breakdowns by keeping equipment clean and well-maintained for upcoming jobs.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Pipe and Structural Welder

Zachary Construction
Front Royal, VA
01.2013 - 04.2014
  • Job description- I was a pipe welder on a power plant under the contractor demonian power.
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
  • Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
  • Maintained clean and tidy work area.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum and steel.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Bladen High School
01.2008

Associates Degree - WELDING

Bladen Community college

Skills

  • Vertical Welding
  • Welding Techniques
  • Decision Making
  • Defective Material Identification
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Power Tools Operation
  • Stainless Steel Metal Welding
  • Workpiece Measurements
  • Cast Iron Metal Welding
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Flux Selection
  • Surface Material Preparation
  • Torch Installation
  • Solder Application
  • Filler Rod Selection
  • Straightedge Measurements
  • Flat Welding Position
  • Aluminum Metal Welding
  • Gas Flow Adjustments
  • Overhead Welding Position
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Portable Grinders
  • Work Order Analysis
  • Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
  • Soldering Equipment Use
  • Welding Models
  • Combination Metal Welding
  • Assembly Planning
  • Blueprints Analysis
  • Gas Metal Arc Equipment
  • Shielded Metal Arc Equipment
  • Process Monitoring
  • Safety Training
  • Emergency Situations
  • Fire and Safety Guidance
  • Public Health
  • Vehicle Safety
  • PPE Use
  • People Skills
  • Team Management
  • Team Building
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Good Work Ethic
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Relationship Building

Work Availability

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Timeline

Combo Pipe Welder

United Technologies
04.2023 - 08.2023

Combo Welder

RMR Mechanical
01.2023 - 03.2023

Combo Welder

United Welding
01.2023 - 03.2023

Combo PIPE WELDER

FLUOR CONSTRUCTION
10.2014 - 01.2016

Pipe and Structural Welder

Zachary Construction
01.2013 - 04.2014

Combo Welder

MKS GROUP
01.2009 - 03.2018

High School Diploma -

West Bladen High School

Associates Degree - WELDING

Bladen Community college
RANDY D BARNHILL