Sandlin Hudgins
Summary
Detail-oriented, conscientious professional with welding, assembly and quality experience in the manufacturing industry. Excels in reading complex blueprints, welding using various processes according to specifications, assembling and fabricating parts. Demonstrates excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills. Punctual, reliable, and adaptable to changing schedules; consistent in work; safety-focused, continuous learner.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assembler/Brazer/Welder/Machine Operator/Quality Technician
ESAB
06.2017 - 08.2025
- Assembled regulators and other gas equipment per print using common hand tools as well as brazing, soldering and welding.
- Operated CNC lathes to produce machined parts according to production specifications.
- Inspected parts/ products to print according to quality and safety standards; collecting test data and drafting quality reports.
Welder/Assembler
General Electric Manufacturing Solutions
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Welded and assembled pre-bent pipe per blueprints for the brake system on the front of locomotives using gas shielded flux core.
- Fabricated, prepped and assembled the 3/8 stainless steel tubing used in the brake system.
- Set couplers positioning with the overhead cranes.
Welder/Assembler
Larwel Industries
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Welded tubing and plate using spray arc; cut materials to required dimensions and lengths per the blue print.
- Physically moved product using overhead cranes and positioning parts.
Parts Associate
O'Reilly Auto Parts
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns, and complete sales.
- Delivered parts to commercial customers.
- Conducted regular inventory audits and maintaining accurate records
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
Welder/Ranch Hand
Rocky Top Therapy Ranch
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Welded fences for horses using 2 7/8” drill stem pipe
- Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
Education
Certified Welding Program - Welding
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX11-2015
High School Diploma -
Lake Dallas High School
Corinth, TX05-2014
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment problem resolution
- Good communication skills
- Strong mechanical skills
- Computer skills
- Assembly and production
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint reading
- Attention to detail
- Welding techniques
Certification
- OAW- Oxygen and Acetylene Welding (1G, 2G, 3G, 1F, 2F, 3F)
- SMAW- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (1G, 2G, 3G, 1F, 2F, 3F) ( 8 inch schedule 40)
- GMAW-S- Gas Metal Arc Welding (1G, 2G, 3G)
- FCAW-G- Flux Core Arc Welding (1G, 2G, 3G, 1F, 2F, 3F)
- GTAW- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (1G, 2G, 3G, 1F, 2F, 3F) (6061 Aluminum 1/8”, ASTM A36
Timeline
Assembler/Brazer/Welder/Machine Operator/Quality Technician
ESAB
06.2017 - 08.2025
Welder/Assembler
General Electric Manufacturing Solutions
09.2016 - 06.2017
Welder/Assembler
Larwel Industries
03.2016 - 09.2016
Parts Associate
O'Reilly Auto Parts
09.2014 - 03.2016
Welder/Ranch Hand
Rocky Top Therapy Ranch
06.2013 - 09.2014
Certified Welding Program - Welding
North Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Lake Dallas High School
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