Richard Root
Hitchcock,TX
Summary
To obtain another position as a diligent welder with a solid background in welding techniques. Adept at performing high-quality welds on various materials and structures, contributing to the successful completion of numerous projects. Demonstrated ability in maintaining safety standards and displaying excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
Nvent
Hitchcock, Texas
11.2025 - Current
- welded on I-beams, C-channels, braceses, plate
Rig Truck Welder
De Jean
02.2010 - 06.2025
- Executed butt welds, socket welds, nozzles, and dummy legs to ensure structural integrity.
- Ensured precision in weld fittings to comply with AWS specifications.
- Produced welds achieving x-ray quality standards for optimal inspection readiness.
Pipe Welder
Zachry Industrial
07.2009 - 02.2010
- Responsible for making butt welds, socket welds, nozzles, dummy legs, etc...
- Ensuring all welds are properly fitted and meet AWS specifications.
- Creating welds that are of x-ray quality.
Pipe Welder
Industrial Design & Construction
09.2008 - 07.2009
- Responsible for making butt welds, socket welds, nozzles, dummy legs, etc...
- Ensuring all welds are properly fitted and meet AWS specifications.
- Creating welds that are of x-ray quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
J. Frank Dobie High School
Welding
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TXSkills
- GTAW-Tig, Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Inconel, Monel Hastelloy – 10 years
- SMAW – Stick, Plate, Pipe 10 years
- GMAW-Mig, Carbon steel, Stainless steel 7 years
- FCAW-Flux-Core, Carbon steel, Stainless steel 7 years
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Structural Welder
Nvent
11.2025 - Current
Rig Truck Welder
De Jean
02.2010 - 06.2025
Pipe Welder
Zachry Industrial
07.2009 - 02.2010
Pipe Welder
Industrial Design & Construction
09.2008 - 07.2009
High School Diploma -
J. Frank Dobie High School
Welding
San Jacinto College