Robert Howett

Welder

FHG, Inc.

, NC

11.2015 - 07.2024

Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
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.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Drove company truck and trailer under DOT regulations for five years to bring welding equipment to job sites.
Have had TIG/MIG/SHIELD metal/ARC/Flux Core certifications.
TWIC card.
CPR/Tank rescue certificates.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Welder

Education

Some College (No Degree) - All Welding Certificate

High School Diploma -

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Welder

Some College (No Degree) - All Welding Certificate

High School Diploma -

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