Shelby Hastings
Prairieville,LA
Summary
Accomplished Combo Pipe Welder with extensive experience at Shaw Fabrication, excelling in stainless steel and carbon steel welding. Proven ability to enhance project efficiency through meticulous quality assurance and effective communication. Demonstrated expertise in diverse welding techniques while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Pipe Welder
Austin Fire Systems
Structural Welder
Hebert Steel
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
Combo Pipe Welder
Shaw Fabrication
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Addressed potential issues promptly through thorough visual inspection of welds and making necessary adjustments when required.
- Established lasting professional relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and a commitment to exceeding expectations in service delivery.
- Provided valuable input during pre-construction meetings regarding pipe layout plans and installation strategies based on extensive experience in the field.
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility by disposing waste materials according to established guidelines and advocating for sustainable practices within the workplace.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW, adapting to various project requirements with ease.
Combo Pipe Welder
Volks Construction
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Improved weld quality by consistently adhering to proper welding techniques and maintaining a high level of precision in pipe alignment.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW, adapting to various project requirements with ease.
- Increased project efficiency with timely completion of complex welding tasks, contributing to overall project success.
- Effectively managed project documentation, maintaining accurate records of work completed, materials used, and hours logged for each assignment.
- Maintained clean workspaces by proactively removing debris and hazardous materials from the job site, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Contributed to reducing project delays by efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks according to shifting schedules and deadlines.
- Achieved consistent weld integrity through careful preparation of materials and adherence to industry standards.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following established safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Regularly utilized industry-specific tools such as welding torches, grinders, and cutting equipment with proficiency and precision.
- Supported colleagues in troubleshooting technical issues during complex projects, lending expertise in both welding processes and best practices for problem resolution.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Education
Welding Degree -
River Parish Community College
Sorrento, LASkills
- Stainless steel welding
- Carbon steel welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Cutting processes
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Joint preparation
- Welding techniques
- Rigging
- Pipe welding expertise
- Alloy welding
- Welding safety
- Welding inspection
- Teamwork and communication
- Safety procedures
- Non-destructive testing
- Quality assurance
- Grinding skills
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Stick welding
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Timeline
Structural Welder
Hebert Steel
01.2022 - 01.2023
Combo Pipe Welder
Shaw Fabrication
05.2021 - 01.2022
Combo Pipe Welder
Volks Construction
01.2019 - 05.2021
Combo Pipe Welder
Austin Fire Systems
Welding Degree -
River Parish Community College