Ryan Baker
Morgantown,WV
Summary
International Sales Representative handling various aspects ranging from customer support, technical support, quotes, troubleshooting, live equipment demonstrations, and various computer programs. Customers range from small shops to large corporations such as Space-x, Electric Boat, Newport News Shipyard, Chemical Refineries, Tank building, US govt, US Military, Petroleum Handling, etc. Welder with extensive knowledge of structural, mild and stainless steel and aluminum.
Enthusiastic Welder with highly responsible nature and strong commitment to exceeding expectations for each job. Vast knowledge of stainless steel structures. Served as Foreman on various projects over the years and worked on various stages of projects from groundwork to final punch list completion. Work with proficiency in MIG, flux and stick welding, drill press, crane operation and metal fabrication. Dedicated Welder experienced in MIG and structure welding, as well as maintenance and repair and forklift operation. MIG welding specialist proficient in using torch, plasma, air sac, stick weld and forklifts. Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Certified Pipe Welder talented in flux core arc welding, gas tungsten and gas metal arc welding. Seasoned Production Team Lead successful at increasing output through performance improvements. Knowledgeable about managing schedules and training employees. Looking to leverage years of experience to take on new role with room for career growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Pipefitter Journeyman
Plumbers And Pipefitters
08.2014 - Current
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work
- Assembled boiler parts and pressure vessels for structural use
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Inside Sales / Welding Specialist
Gullco International
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided quotes to clients, Customer support and technical support, Trouble shooting, Setup live demonstrations of equipment, Assisted with welding processes and technical questions, Responsible for custom fabrication and shop welding, Provided 24hr on call assistance for projects, Assisted outside sales representatives with welding setup for customer demonstrations and training, Responsible for all custom design and fabrication of displays for Fabtech.
Welder/Ironworker Foreman
09.2000 - 07.2014
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time
- Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action
- Sustained safety protocols and ensured proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials
- Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures
- Responded to service calls quickly and professionally.
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Plumbing And Pipefitting
Plumbers And Pipefitters Local 152
Morgantown, WV05.2019
High School Diploma -
Morgantown High School
05.1996
Skills
- Pipe welding
- National Medical Gas License
- Flux core Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trained
- Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG)
- Aerial Work Platform Certified
- National Rigging Certified
- HAZCOMM/HAZWOPER Training
- National Crane Signaling Certified
- Reading drawings, models and blueprints
- ISO9001 trained
- Member of American Welder Society (AWS)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- AWS certified
- Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG)
- Available to work nights and weekends
- National Foreman Training
- Available to work extended hours
- CPR/First Aid & First Responder
- Fabrication professional
- WV State Plumbing License
- Production scheduling familiarity
- Fabrication
- Flux
- MIG
- CWI
- Robotic
- Welder Fabricator
- Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Manufacturing
- Quality Control
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Gas Fitters License
Additional Information
MSHA 55000-23, National Medical Gas Installation License
Assessments
- Construction Safety, Familiar, 02/01/20
- Mechanical Skills: Aptitude, Highly Proficient, 02/01/20
Affiliations
AF&AM
Timeline
Inside Sales / Welding Specialist
Gullco International
07.2022 - 06.2024
Welder/Pipefitter Journeyman
Plumbers And Pipefitters
08.2014 - Current
Welder/Ironworker Foreman
09.2000 - 07.2014
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Plumbing And Pipefitting
Plumbers And Pipefitters Local 152
High School Diploma -
Morgantown High School