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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Seth Cains

Seth Cains

New Haven,IN

Summary

Accomplished Fabrication Welder with extensive experience at Shambaugh & Son, skilled in MIG and TIG welding. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and safety compliance, contributing to successful large-scale projects. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and collaborate effectively with teams, achieving high-quality results while minimizing material waste.

Skilled fabrication professional with strong expertise in welding, interpreting blueprints, and metalworking. Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time while maintaining safety standards. Effective team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Specialized skills in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, along with proficiency in using various metal fabrication tools and machinery.

Results-focused welding professional prepared for challenges of fabrication welding. Known for producing high-quality welds and maintaining strict safety standards. Highly collaborative, adapting seamlessly to changing project requirements. Proficient in interpreting blueprints and using variety of welding techniques.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fabrication Welder

Shambaugh & Son
08.2021 - Current
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
  • Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects by efficiently collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
  • Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
  • currently welding with multiple processes including mig tig and stick.
  • through shambaugh I have at least 7 different welding certifications and through the UA I have 2 but can confidently pass many more certification tests. Due to upper management bias I have not had the opportunity to take those tests.

Pipefitter

Shambaugh & Son
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
  • worked at this location as a traveling welder, and became the head welder at this jobsite
  • was the only person that never got laid off

Education

High School Diploma -

Harlan Christian School
Harlan, IN

Skills

  • MIG welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Grinders
  • Grinding and finishing techniques
  • Fabrication
  • Plasma cutting
  • Hand tool safety
  • Parts fabrication
  • Welding safety procedures
  • Carbon steel welding
  • Jig fabrication
  • Defect repair
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Stainless steel welding
  • Blueprints
  • Welding codes and standards
  • Custom fabrication
  • Stick welding
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Production
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Weld inspections
  • Visual inspection
  • Welder qualification test
  • I have obtained multiple welding certification through the company I currently work for and through the UA These include Stainless Tig, Carbon Tig, Stainless Mig, carbon Mig, Dairy Tube welding, Orbital machine welding, Food process welding, and Carbon stick welding

Accomplishments

  • I have never been laid off from a job, regardless of my young age
  • I've traveled to places such as Twin falls, Idaho, Norfolk, Nebraska, and Benton Harbor, Michigan as a welder
  • Ive completed 3 and a half years as a pipefitters apprapprentice under UA local 166 and am currently in my 4th year now.

Certification

  • Stainless Tig
  • Carbon Tig
  • stainless Mig
  • Carbon Mig
  • Food process/ dairy tube welding
  • orbital machine welding
  • Carbon stick

Timeline

Pipefitter

Shambaugh & Son
03.2023 - 12.2023

Fabrication Welder

Shambaugh & Son
08.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Harlan Christian School