Rodrick Bolar
Mobile,AL
Summary
Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools.
Experienced in operating with speed, efficiency and accuracy to complete each welding assignment. Proficient in understanding orders, performing basic math, and working well with team members through good communication and strong collaboration.
Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Record of being punctual, prepared, and focused on work at each welding job. Physically fit and willing to travel.
Adept at using diverse techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Flux Core based on specific job requirements. Talented welder known for high quality work.
Precision-focused Structural Welder with proven ability to complete projects efficiently, adhering to timelines without compromising quality. Specialized skills include blueprint reading, MIG and TIG welding techniques, and safety compliance in high-risk environments. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration on complex construction tasks.
Safety-driven ironworker promoting several-year career working outdoors in extreme temperatures and lifting heavy items. Determined employee willing to communicate properly with all team members. Ready for new position with company that appreciates hard work and attention to detail.
Resourceful professional in the construction and fabrication sector known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, precise measurements, and welding techniques. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring project success under tight deadlines.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Structural Welder
NTI Offshore Services
Mobile, AL
12.2015 - 06.2023
- Fabricated structural components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Conducted inspections to ensure weld integrity and quality standards.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained tools for optimal performance.
A Class Structural Welder
NTI Offshore Services
Mobile, AL
12.2015 - 06.2023
- Fabricated structural components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Conducted inspections to ensure weld quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within deadlines.
- Assisted in training junior welders on best practices and safety protocols.
- Documented work processes and materials used for project tracking.
- Performed maintenance activities such as cleaning tools and equipment after each use.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine material requirements, dimensions, layout of welds, and other details.
- Calibrated gauges or meters used in the fabrication process to ensure accuracy of measurements.
- Conducted tests on welds to measure strength and quality of joints.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using welding techniques such as oxyacetylene torch cutting, plasma arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux core arc welding, and submerged arc welding.
- Kept accurate records of production metrics such as number of hours worked per job site.
- Trained new employees on proper use of tools and equipment related to structural steel fabrication processes.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during the entire fabrication process.
- Performed minor repairs on machinery used in the fabrication process.
- Inspected welds visually or using x-ray machines to ensure conformance to standards.
- Assisted with the installation of structural steel elements such as beams, columns, staircases and catwalks.
- Maintained, operated, and repaired welding equipment as needed.
- Fabricated materials by cutting, burning, grinding, forming and fitting components together according to written instructions or engineering drawings.
- Performed welding operations on structural steel components in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Evaluated new methods or technologies related to structural steel fabrication processes.
- Monitored work area for potential hazards while working on projects.
- Provided technical support regarding proper use of tools and equipment when necessary.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the welding process.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum, and steel.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning, and welding processes.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
- Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
Welding Foreman
Romar Offshore Welding Services
Moss Point, Mississippi
01.2007 - 12.2015
- Supervised welding operations to ensure safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among welding teams for efficient project execution.
- Trained junior welders on techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to prevent downtime.
- Inspected completed welds for compliance with specifications and regulations.
- Communicated with project managers regarding timelines and resource needs.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance team productivity and safety.
- Enforced company policies and procedures among all welding staff.
- Assigned tasks according to individual skill levels ensuring maximum efficiency of production activities.
- Trained new welders on techniques for proper welding methods, equipment usage, safety regulations, and quality control standards.
- Created daily reports on job progress status and shared it with senior management personnel.
- Coordinated with other departments such as purchasing and production to ensure timely delivery of parts and supplies needed for welding operations.
- Identified areas where improvements can be made in terms of productivity or quality control measures.
- Implemented cost-effective measures for reducing wastage of resources during fabrication processes.
- Organized weekly meetings with the welding crew to discuss any issues or concerns related to their work tasks.
- Developed and implemented welding procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings prior to starting any fabrication project in order to identify potential problems beforehand.
- Kept track of inventory levels of tools, machinery, and other materials required for welding operations.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and machines to reduce downtime due to equipment malfunctions.
- Inspected completed jobs to ensure they met industry standards before being sent out for customer review.
- Maintained records of all welding projects, materials used, and costs incurred.
- Managed the budget allocated for each project ensuring that expenses are kept within limits set by company policies.
- Monitored welders' performance and provided them with feedback on their work.
- Supervised the welding team to ensure high-quality output within the given timeline.
- Ensured that welders followed all safety protocols while working in the shop.
- Provided technical advice to welders when faced with complex challenges during fabrication processes.
- Ordered necessary materials from vendors based on budget constraints set by senior management personnel.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner by utilizing effective problem-solving skills.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning, and welding processes.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
Structural Welder
Endurance Equipment
Irvington, AL
04.2003 - 12.2007
- Fabricated structural components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Conducted inspections to ensure weld integrity and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe work environment.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained tools for optimal performance.
- Assisted in training new welders on safety protocols and best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used and welding processes followed.
- Participated in daily safety meetings to discuss compliance and hazards.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Read technical documents such as blueprints and schematics accurately when necessary.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Developed customized jigs and fixtures for specific tasks as required by the job at hand.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Tested different types of welding equipment to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Determined the proper amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals needed for each job.
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
- Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum, and steel.
- Applied shielding gases to prevent oxidation during the welding process.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Utilized specialized tools such as clamps, vises, tongs, when required during a project.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning, and welding processes.
- Replaced worn out electrodes on arc welders regularly for improved efficiency.
- Calibrated gauges to measure the correct amount of heat during welding operations.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
- Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
Education
Bishop State
Mobile, ALSkills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Weld inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Technical documentation
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Welder qualification test
- Weld distortion control
- Welding symbols
- Horizontal welding
- Fabrication
- Cutting techniques
- Conformance verification
- Vertical welding
- Confined space welding
- Flux core welding
- Welding standards
- Welding positions
- Joint preparation
- Cast iron welding
- Structural fabrication
- Fire prevention
- Welding safety
- Grinding work
- Welding documentation
- Error correction
- Welding procedure specifications
- Plate welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Beam welding
- Carbon steel welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Plasma cutting
- Aluminum welding
- Hot work permits
- Weld defects identification
- Welding inspection
- Stainless steel welding
- Blueprint reading
- Finishing work
- Welding quality control
- Parts alignment
- Welding consumables
- Post-weld heat treatment
- Structural repair
- Preheating procedures
- Air carbon arc gouging
- Magnetic particle testing
- Welding codes
- Visual inspection
- Grinding techniques
- Worker training
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Overhead welding
- Quality controls
- Beam installation
- Personal protective equipment
- Dye penetrant testing
- Health and safety
Timeline
Structural Welder
NTI Offshore Services
12.2015 - 06.2023
A Class Structural Welder
NTI Offshore Services
12.2015 - 06.2023
Welding Foreman
Romar Offshore Welding Services
01.2007 - 12.2015
Structural Welder
Endurance Equipment
04.2003 - 12.2007
Bishop State