Robert Carpenter
WELDER/ FABRICATION
Worthington,WV
Summary
Skilled Fabrication Welder experienced in MIG and TIG welding, interpreting blueprints, and conducting quality inspections to meet safety standards. Demonstrates strong customer service, multitasking, and time management capabilities. Committed to delivering positive customer experiences while effectively handling new challenges. Possesses a strong work ethic, adaptability, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
RDR UTILITY SERVICE GROUP
Clarksburg, West Virginia
10.2018 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Operated fabrication machinery to cut, bend, and shape materials.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment for optimal performance.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Inspected finished products for defects and adherence to specifications.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process and ordered additional items.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Performed maintenance tasks on equipment for various companies.
- Mines/ power plant/ zinc plant/ cities /railroad /gas oil /
- Performed maintenance tasks on equipment for various companies.
- Mines/ power plant/ zinc plant/ cities /railroad /gas oil /
Welding Fabricator
D&M WELDING
Fairmont, West Virginia
06.2012 - 10.2018
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to achieve accurate measurements and meet project specifications.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Operated cutting and grinding tools for shaping materials accurately.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Executed diverse production tasks to enhance team efficiency and support operational goals.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Conducted maintenance and repairs on railroad, mine, and plant equipment.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Conducted maintenance and repairs on railroad, mine, and plant equipment.
WELDER/ FABRICATION /ASSUMBILE
Progressive Industrial
WESTOVER, WV
07.2000 - 06.2012
- Fabricated and welded components to construct structural forms including machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding processes.
- Dismantled mine equipment for fabrication, reassembly, and hose installation.
- Performed repairs on equipment underground to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular maintenance on machinery to prevent breakdowns.
- Traveled to coal mines, both above and underground, to perform essential operational tasks.
- Operated shears, miners, feeders, shuttle cars, longwall equipment, ram cars, locomotives, and stage loaders for coal mining operations.
- Adhered to safety protocols to create a secure work environment.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Shinnston, WV05-1994
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Advanced MIG welding
- Precision TIG welding
- Stick welding
- Flux core welding techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Oxy-fuel welding
- Plasma cutting
- Metal fabrication
- Custom fabrication
- Welding procedure development
- Parts fabrication
- Structural fabrication
- Structure repair
- Defect repair
- Quality inspection
- Welding safety compliance
- Blueprint analysis
- Blueprints
- Shop drawings
- Jig fabrication
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Precision measurement
- Procedure verification
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment management
- Grinders
- Materials handling
- Welding certification process
- AWS D11 code
- Advanced welding
- Flux core welding techniques
- Fabrication
- Oxy-fuel welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
RDR UTILITY SERVICE GROUP
10.2018 - Current
Welding Fabricator
D&M WELDING
06.2012 - 10.2018
WELDER/ FABRICATION /ASSUMBILE
Progressive Industrial
07.2000 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School