ROBERT CARPENTER III
Harker Heights
Summary
I am very driven by any job I hold. Accomplishing any task I am given is important to me. I work well with others as well as alone, i am open-minded also. Takes suggestions on how to better my performance. Very dependable able to do most tasks that are given to me within a reasonable time.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Z Modular
Killeen, TX
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Operated MIG and dual flux core welding equipment to fabricate modular structures efficiently.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing best practices for technique and safety protocols.
- Developed process improvements that enhanced welding speed and reduced material waste.
- Streamlined welding processes, contributing to increased production capacity and reduced downtime.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards and improve workflow efficiency.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to guarantee structural integrity and compliance.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
Sub-Contractor
J Grover Contracting
Harker Heights, TX
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked independently
- Applied changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to optimize
- Worked with other team members to decipher problems and create solutions.
- Worked with clients to review ideas from sketches to finalize concepts.
- Did all types of home improvement and repairs.
- Followed safety protocols to avoid job site accidents and damage to property.
- Used specialized tools to install ceramic tile and hardwood.
- Utilized skills in many different aspects of home repair ranging from carpet to tile to wood flooring.
- Home demo and complete reconstruction of the areas from kitchen to bathroom.
- Outdoor home work done as well from concrete to constructing decks.
- Well skilled in table saws, basic saws, and many other tools that would be needed in home repair and construction.
Gym Attendant
Twin Wolves MMA
Harker Heights, TX
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized down gym equipment and restocking supplies.
- Answered phones, issued equipment and completed guest check-in.
- Returned equipment to proper locations and re-racked weights, equipment and accessories.
- Oversaw recreation and fitness center activities, maintained security, safety and cleanliness of facilities, greeted members and guests and set up and tore down gym equipment.
- Conducted tours for new and potential members, discerned fitness needs, explained options for meeting needs, clearly explained membership terms and encouraged guests to join.
- Used POS system to assist with new membership cards, change of address and billing questions.
- Educated and encouraged members and guests about available fitness programs and classes and guided fitness equipment users in proper, safe and beneficial operation.
- Maintained cleanliness, neatness and organization of customer areas.
- Eliminated safety hazards, removed soiled items and collected trash from customer areas.
- Resolved customer issues to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
Ranch Hand
Renee Priddy
Gatesville, TX
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained equipment with livestock and monitored health and living spaces.
- Operated ranch equipment for animal care and transport or field irrigation.
- Monitored and maintained property by mending fences, painting and grinding sharp areas down.
- Closely monitored and recorded behavior and health of horses and livestock.
- Managed ranch schedules for livestock, special events and crops.
Welder's Apprentice
Demarcas Jordan
Killeen, TX
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Cleaned and degreased welding equipment.
- Formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc weld joints and workpieces.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Dismantled and assembled wellhead equipment.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Safely ignited torches and [Tool] while closely monitoring surroundings to effectively complete [Type] projects.
- Used [Tool] to cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes to accurate dimensions.
Dishwasher
IHOP
Harker Heights, TX
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Repaired and maintained dishwashing machine to keep dishes clean and kitchen running smoothly.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXHigh School Diploma - undefined
Harker Heights High School
Harker Heights, TX06.2016
Skills
- Safety techniques
- Construction Quality Standards
- Corral maintenance
- Power and Hand Tool Operation
- Round-pen work
- Safety Understanding
- Hand tools
- Customer Service
- Grounds maintenance
- People Skills
- Welder use
- Reliable
- Painting tool use
- Active Listening
- Operating heavy machinery
- Friendly
- Positive Attitude
- Grinder use
- & Trustworthy
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Steel fabrication
- Structural welding
- Vertical welding
- Flat welding
- Arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Crane operation
Timeline
Welder
Z Modular
07.2023 - 02.2026
Sub-Contractor
J Grover Contracting
02.2022 - 07.2023
Ranch Hand
Renee Priddy
08.2021 - 01.2022
Gym Attendant
Twin Wolves MMA
09.2019 - 02.2022
Welder's Apprentice
Demarcas Jordan
02.2018 - 06.2020
Dishwasher
IHOP
12.2016 - 04.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Harker Heights High School
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Central Texas College