Robert Holland
Omaha,TX
Summary
Accomplished Welding Technician with a proven track record at Trinity Industries and Priefert Mfg., enhancing welding quality and efficiency. Expert in Flux Core Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc welding and fostering team collaboration, I significantly improved project completion rates. Holds certifications in Visual Inspection and Welding Certification in Flux Core Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding. Proficient in Welding Equipment Maintenance, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Technician
Trinity Industries
Longview, TX
09.2018 - Current
- Measured and accurately cut pieces for joining and fabrication work.
- Measure and document all welding rod and, welding flux Ovens per week. Per WS - 1008
- Over see all welding test for plant 1019 for the department they are testing for and do the Visual and Destructive testing per AWS D15.1 or AAR Appendix W per WS - 1027
- Right all Welder Qualification test records for the welding examinations that did hire on.
- Monitor and manage the Welders Matrix for Plant 19 that does include Welders Database, Welders Stamp Log, Welding Parameters, Equipment Matrix, and work center matrix.
- Monitor and manage all needed Welder Qualification test Records, all On the Job Training document and all Visual Acuity Documentation both electronically and hard copy.
- Perform Visual Acuity evaluation on all AAR apendix W welders.
- Earned My Trinity Industries Visual Inspection level II qualification
- Earned My Certified Associate Welding Inspector
- Earned My Trinity Industries Weld Test Administrator
- Monitor Shop Floor Production Welding and constantly visually inspect welds at certain hold points in the shop
- Verifying / Calibrating Welding Equipment to ensure shop floor production runs smoothly and consistently per WS - 1023
- Working with the maintenance department to perform repairs needed on welding Equipment
- Participating in Continuous Improvement Events
- Working with Welding Engineering to help resolve welding automation breakdowns
Welding Supervisor
Priefert Mfg.
Mount Pleasant, TX
04.2005 - 12.2012
- Supervised welding projects for timely completion, ensuring adherence to blueprints and specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by implementing and enforcing strict safety and procedural guidelines.
- Ensured consistent weld quality through frequent visual inspections and non-destructive testing methods.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing industry expertise to improve their skill sets and productivity levels.
- Created a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration among team members while maintaining focus on meeting project deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution and high-quality results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant High School
Mount Pleasant, TX05.2005
Skills
- Welding procedure specification
- Weld Repair Techniques
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Flux Core Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Plasma Arc Cutting
- Oxygene Fuel Cutting
- Welding Codes and Standards
- Visual Inspection
- Welding Symbols
- Welding Equipment Maintenance
- Material Preparation
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Blueprint Reading
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Timeline
Welding Technician
Trinity Industries
09.2018 - Current
Welding Supervisor
Priefert Mfg.
04.2005 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant High School