Ryan Higgs

• Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Interpreted blueprints and schematics to execute precise welds.
• Inspected completed welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
• Operated welding equipment and maintained tools for optimal performance.
• Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency on projects.
• Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment at job sites.
• Trained new staff on welding techniques and safety practices effectively.
• Conducted routine maintenance on welding machinery to prevent downtime.
• Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
• Provided guidance and instruction to less experienced welders on proper technique and safety procedures.
• Conducted regular maintenance checks on all machinery used in the welding department.
• Set up welding machines according to job requirements, selecting correct amperage, voltage and wire speed settings.
• Reviewed customer orders for accuracy prior to beginning any fabrication work.
• Utilized necessary tools and equipment to complete welds such as a welder, torch, grinder and drill press.
• Filled out paperwork related to production activities such as timecards, quality control records and daily reports.
• Operated overhead cranes safely while moving heavy loads around the shop floor.
• Fabricated components from raw material in accordance with blueprints and drawings.
• Grinded down excess material from welds to ensure smooth finish surfaces that met required specifications.
• Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using GMAW process.

• Replaced various steam line traps on high-pressure steam lines.

• Cut out old leaking valves, beveled existing pipe, fit up new valves and completed butt welds according to ASME D31.3 AWS D1.1

Diagnosed, mechanical or electrical problems with boats as well as performed services on outboard motors

• Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Interpreted blueprints and schematics to execute precise welds.
• Inspected completed welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
• Operated welding equipment and maintained tools for optimal performance.
• Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency on projects.
• Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment at job sites.
• Trained new staff on welding techniques and safety practices effectively.
• Conducted routine maintenance on welding machinery to prevent downtime.
• Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
• Provided guidance and instruction to less experienced welders on proper technique and safety procedures.

• Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
• Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.

• Fabricated metal components following precise specifications and blueprints.
• Operated welding equipment to join and repair metal structures effectively.
• Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline welding processes and reduce waste.

• Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment for structural components.
• Interpreted blueprints to determine welding requirements and specifications.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
• Inspected welds for quality and adherence to industry standards.
• Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Assisted in troubleshooting welding issues during fabrication processes.
• Executed repairs on damaged structures using various welding techniques.
• Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
• Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
• Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.

• Tig/ mig
• Built waterwalls, superheats, soot blowers, platins, and other parts
• Stainless steal
• Carbon
• Inconel
• Cromaloy (not Chromoly)

• I do side work on the weekends to help with extra money for bills and to help feed my family healthier food
• I run skid steers/ mini excavators or use chainsaws to clear land or for grading driveways or back yards.

• Cat 345/375 excavator to move Limerock/ overburden
• Cat 740B haul truck to move Limerock, overburden, and crushed rock to stockpiles
• Cat 998 Front end loader to load crushed rock into haul trucks or dump trucks
• Help grease all equipment including Manitowoc 4600 dragline, helped fix frayed cables on dragline as well

• Welded and fabricated platforms, grates, fence gates, ramps, safes, skid steer buckets, flatbeds, and made repairs on aluminum boats.
• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminum