Robert Dennis
Brandon,FL
Summary
Professional welder with commitment to precision and quality in all projects. Skilled in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, ensuring durability and reliability of finished products. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting project requirements and deadlines.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Gulf Marine
Tampa, FL
06.2015 - 11.2025
- Operated MIG and Flux Core welding equipment to fabricate marine components.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints for precise welding execution.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency on projects.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
Welder
Tampa Ship
Tampa, FL
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Fabricated and assembled structural components using MIG, Stick and Flux Core welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld specifications.
- Conducted inspections on welded joints to maintain quality standards and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot design issues and optimize welding processes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced material waste.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
Welder
International Ship and Repair
Tampa, FL
05.2009 - 04.2013
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate marine components.
- Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring optimal functionality and safety compliance.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Contractor
Zachry & TIC
Tampa, FL
01.2007 - 06.2009
- Managed project timelines and deliverables to ensure client satisfaction and adherence to requirements.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance service delivery standards.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
Education
Votech School - Welding
Brunswick Jr College
Brunswick, GASkills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Overhead welding
- TIG welding expert
- MIG welding
- OSHA compliance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Flat welding
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Blueprint reading
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Welder
Gulf Marine
06.2015 - 11.2025
Welder
Tampa Ship
02.2013 - 06.2015
Welder
International Ship and Repair
05.2009 - 04.2013
Contractor
Zachry & TIC
01.2007 - 06.2009
Votech School - Welding
Brunswick Jr College