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Richard Bennett

Flatwoods,LA

Summary

Adept Combo Welder with extensive experience in high-stakes environments, including refineries from New Orleans to North Dakota, for Howell Welding. Mastered a range of welding techniques, notably Stainless and Carbon Steel Welding, alongside critical thinking. Proven track record of enhancing welding quality and efficiency, demonstrating exceptional blueprint reading and decision-making skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Combo Welder

Highest Paying
Nationwide

Welded in refineries from New Orleans to North Dakota. Chrome,stainless,etc. Any procedure

Welder/Fitter

ROM
Chopin, La
06.2022 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.

Rig Welder/ Fitter

Howell Welding
Natchitoches, LA
03.2020 - 05.2022

Ran a rig truck for several years, working on drilling rigs and wood manufacturing mills. Supply all my tools and consumables.

Education

High School Diploma -

Natchitoches Central
Natchitoches

Skills

  • Stainless Steel Welding
  • Carbon Steel Welding
  • Vertical Welding
  • Flat Welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • Plasma Arc Cutting
  • Pipefitting
  • Structural welding
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • Aluminum Welding
  • Oxy-Fuel Cutting
  • Rigging Techniques
  • Joint Preparation
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Metal Identification
  • Attention to Detail
  • Stick Welding
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Decision-Making
  • Surface grinding
  • Fabrication

Timeline

Welder/Fitter

ROM
06.2022 - Current

Rig Welder/ Fitter

Howell Welding
03.2020 - 05.2022

Combo Welder

Highest Paying

High School Diploma -

Natchitoches Central
Richard Bennett