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RODNEY HENDERSON

LACEY,WA

Summary

Results-driven structural welder with over 10 years of experience in executing precise welds and interpreting blueprints. Proven ability to enhance team productivity through effective collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Structural Welder

Precision Ironworks
01.2021 - 01.2026
  • Assisted in maintaining welding equipment, ensuring operational readiness and safety compliance.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
  • Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.

Certified Pipe Welder

Boilermastersinc
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Executed precise welding techniques on various pipe systems, ensuring structural integrity and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with project teams to interpret blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
  • Maintained welding equipment and tools, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime during operations.
  • Trained junior welders on best practices in safety protocols and welding procedures, enhancing team competency.

Structural Welder

Tradesmen International Staffing
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced rework and increased overall productivity.
  • Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
  • Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
  • Streamlined repair processes, diagnosing structural weaknesses and applying corrective welding techniques promptly.

WELDER FABRICATOR

Alaska Marine Lines
02.2011 - 02.2014

container repair, fabrication shop,

  • Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate marine structures with precision.
  • Resolved technical challenges during fabrication processes, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Structural Welder

BRADKEN ATLAS
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Executed precise structural welds on steel components, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide welding processes effectively.
  • Conducted quality inspections to maintain high standards of workmanship and compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
  • Mentored junior welders, providing training on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Resolved welding discrepancies through effective problem-solving techniques and teamwork efforts.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
  • Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
  • Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Powdercoating Technology

Grays Harbor College
Graysharbor,wa
01-2006

Skills

  • Personal protective equipment
  • Vertical welding
  • Grinding techniques
  • Horizontal welding arcing cutting heat treat bending and and fabricating
  • ,blueprint reading and fitting, mig ,tig and ,stick welding

Accomplishments

certified in 6g pipe smaw dual sheid all positions

Certification

dual shield all positions 6g pipe smaw all positions

Timeline

Structural Welder

Precision Ironworks
01.2021 - 01.2026

Certified Pipe Welder

Boilermastersinc
01.2019 - 01.2022

Structural Welder

Tradesmen International Staffing
01.2014 - 01.2018

WELDER FABRICATOR

Alaska Marine Lines
02.2011 - 02.2014

Structural Welder

BRADKEN ATLAS
01.2006 - 01.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Powdercoating Technology

Grays Harbor College
RODNEY HENDERSON