Robert Neyland
CTJ Energy
Alvarado,TX
13
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Fabricator/Welder with hands-on experience fabricating, welding, and inspecting metal parts to specification. Strong communication, adaptability, and time management support dependable collaboration, efficient workflow, and high-quality finished work.
Work History
Fabricator/Welder
4 Months- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in the soldering processes.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected finished welds for alignment, penetration, and compliance with quality standards.
- Measured, cut, and fit metal using grinders, saws, and layout tools.
- Followed safety procedures for hot work, PPE, and controlled work areas.
Fabricator/Welder
6 Months- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
Fabricator/Welder
4 Years 8 Months- Performed MIG, TIG, and stick welding on structural and repair projects.
- Inspected finished welds for alignment, penetration, and compliance with quality standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and welding symbols to fabricate precise metal components.
- Measured, cut, and fit metal using grinders, saws, and layout tools.
- Maintained welding equipment, torches, and consumables for reliable daily production.
- Repaired damaged components and restored structural integrity to working condition.
- Followed safety procedures for hot work, PPE, and controlled work areas.
- Supported fabrication workflow by coordinating material preparation and assembly sequencing.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, ground and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business/Welding
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High School Diploma
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Skills
Grinding techniques
MIG welding
Flux core welding
Pipe welding
Shielded metal arc welding
Stainless steel welding
Blueprint reading
Communication skills
Inspection skills
Grinding skills
Power tool operation
Cutting techniques
Surface finishing
Pipe fabrication
Portable grinders
Stainless steel welding
Manual dexterity
Reliability
Time management
Multitasking
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Handheld grinding tools
Effective communication
Excellent communication
Flux-cored arc welding
Wire feed operation
Measurement techniques
Blueprint interpretation
TIG welding
Timeline
Fabricator/Welder
CTJ Energy
01.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Fabricator/Welder
KWS
07.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Fabricator/Welder
Saber
06.2013 - 02.2018Read More
TVCC College
Associate of Applied Science from Business/Welding
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Alvarado High School
High School Diploma
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