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Spontaneous Poole

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Dedicated welding professional with over 10 years of experience in structural and pipe welding, adept at utilizing advanced techniques to produce high-quality, durable welds across diverse projects. Proven track record of effective collaboration within teams, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety protocols in compliance with OSHA regulations. Expertise in reading blueprints and understanding site-specific requirements ensures precision and structural integrity in every task. Eager to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute positively to a forward-thinking company while fostering a collaborative work environment.


Certified welding professional with substantial experience in fabrication, repair, and maintenance of metal structures. Adept at reading blueprints, performing precise welds, and ensuring safety compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, delivering consistent, high-quality results in dynamic environments. Recognized for reliability, attention to detail, and ability to handle complex welding tasks efficiently.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Welder

ASRC Federal
09.2024 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.

Welder Sr

V2X-MARSHALL ISLANDS
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Execute welding projects using MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
  • Interpret and analyze blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications.
  • Ensure precision, accuracy, and quality in all welding tasks.
  • Lead and mentor junior welders, providing guidance and support.
  • Maintain shop equipment and operational tools.
  • Collaborate with project managers and other team members to meet project deadlines.
  • Stick-7018 Fillet weld all positions.
  • Proficient in Tig and Mig welding methods.
  • Conduct quality control checks to maintain high standards of workmanship.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues efficiently.
  • Fabricated and welded various metals of pipe.
  • Weld in all positions 2g ,3g ,4g, and 6g using 6010,7018,6011 electrodes.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and promote a safe working environment.
  • Maintain and organize welding equipment and tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of various metals and alloys used in welding processes.
  • Cutting, fabricating, and welding various metals together. Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve welding-related challenges efficiently.
  • Oversees welding crew to ensure work orders are completely properly
  • Repaired any cracked welds and damaged metals.

Lead Welder

PAE
05.2015 - 02.2022
  • Weld and construct projects for Department of State at U.S. Embassy
  • Immense ability to work with several metals including steel, stainless and aluminum.
  • Weld and installed cover shades for security guards Precision cut materials with cutting wheels and power saws Managed monthly shop inventory.
  • Managed all paperwork for projects and inspections.
  • Draw up blueprints for future work orders.
  • Managed blueprints for future projects
  • Fillet and butt-welded metal together
  • Inspect welders’ welds and fabrication work.
  • Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, carbon nickel and aluminum pipes
  • Managed welders workload and work orders
  • Weld fabricated and assembled handrails for stairs using 7018 3/32 electrodes.
  • Weld metals structures in all positions using GMAW and SMAW process while using 7018 1/8 electrodes and .045 wire.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating. Always adhered to safety policies.
  • Weld and assembled steel beams for drop arm gate.
  • Heated and formed metal parts with torch and SMAW equipment.
  • Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metal material and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
  • Performed pipe repairs.
  • Maintain welds on various items using a variety of welding processes such as; arc, tungsten inert gas, metallic inert gas, and brazing.
  • Repair metal surfaces (doors, drain covers, fences, motorized gates, grates, railing, furniture, tools, parts, etc) for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient use of items.
  • Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.

Pipe Welder

Robinson Construction - King William, VA
03.2015 - 05.2015
  • Weld angles on elevators with 7018 1/8 electrodes 150ft
  • Weld and assembled structures to meet Nestle Purina Plant requirements.
  • Weld metal guards to protect company machines.
  • Weld galvanized pipes with 6010 electrodes to fit plant machines Completed X-ray 6G pipe test 6010 3/32 root with 7018 1/8 cap.
  • Weld metal components and pipes in all positions
  • Weld and fabricate different grades and sizes of metals to fit company blueprints.
  • Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout tag out procedures.
  • Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
  • Heated, formed, and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
  • Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saws and tile cutters.
  • Arranged and stored materials, machines, tools, and equipment.
  • Continually cleaned work areas and equipment.

Structural Welder

AECOM/AC-FIRST - Bagram, AF
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Cut and fabricate metal with oxy-acetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Performed pipe repairs on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
  • Carried out stick welding and traveled to job sites to repair work.
  • Weld on construction site with E6018 and E7018 electrodes
  • Repaired broken machinery with Mig wire.
  • Weld and repair miscellaneous equipment for U.S. Military Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance performed on equipment
  • Performed equipment set up to carry out welding.
  • Drill holes in steel for bolts
  • Cleaned slag with wire brush and chipping hammer.
  • All positions of welding and treating metals to alter their properties or produce desirable qualities.

Certified Welder

DynCorp International - Bagram, AF
01.2013 - 09.2013
  • Weld armored parts in support of MRAP vehicle modifications as needed to support other sections.
  • Weld L brackets to center seam of truck.
  • Weld Driver/Passenger seat towers in 3g and 4g positions.
  • Weld Driver/Passenger seats to truck floor.
  • Grind seat towers and brackets.
  • Make maintenance repairs on trucks using wire and stick welding methods.
  • Operate forklift to move equipment.
  • Perform with Flux-Core TM 110K3-M wire Weld in 2g, 3g, and 4g positions.
  • Make repairs on ferrous and non-ferrous metal associated with vehicles and equipment.
  • Fabricate metals to fit trucks.
  • Construct metal workings projects according to specifications and drawings as supplied by their customer.
  • Use oxygen acetylene torches, stick welders, wire welders including Mig/Tig and flux-core wire using noble gas shields.
  • Layout, design and build metal workings projects as directed by supervisors.
  • Operate material handling equipment as required.
  • Comply with US Air Force/DynCorp safety and quality Perform TDY in the Area of Operations as required.
  • All welds and metal work shall meet or exceed Navistar Defense.
  • Perform all welding operations including armor patching, cutting, and attaching elements.

Welder/Repairman

American Railroad Industries - Tennille, GA
06.2007 - 12.2012
  • Welding in 2g, 3g, and 4g, positions on tanks, using AWS A5.1 E7018, E6010, E8018, and E6011 rods.
  • Operate forklift daily to transport heavy work equipment.
  • Fabricate different gauges of metals to put on tank cars.
  • Weld stainless steel metal to tank and hopper train cars using E308L wire and 308 16L rods.
  • AWS 5.20E71 wire is used on fillet welding metal jacket with a thickness no less than 5/8
  • Weld 10 gauge patches on tank cars.
  • AWS 5.1 E7018 3/32 used to repair damaged heater coils pipes.
  • Responsible for Chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper, portable grinder, or arc-cutting equipment.
  • Gouging when necessary.

Education

High school diploma -

Washington County High School
Sandersville, GA
05-2006

Welding and Joining Diploma, Pipe Welding Certificate - Welding and Joining

Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA
10-2010

Skills

  • Precision plasma cutting
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural welding proficiency
  • Technical blueprint interpretation
  • Manufacturing
  • Project oversight
  • Overhead Crane
  • Micrometer
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Plasma cutting
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Pipe alignment
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Welding symbols interpretation
  • Joint preparation
  • Welding positions
  • Structural fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Quality assurance
  • Welding codes compliance
  • Structural component building
  • Pipe welding
  • Stainless steel metal welding
  • Aluminum metal welding
  • Power tools
  • Critical thinking
  • Measurements and calculations

Accomplishments

  • Received outstanding quality award for technical expertise in welding.
  • Supervised team of welders.

Certification

  • Pipe Welder
  • October 2009 to Present
  • Pipe Welding Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Welder

ASRC Federal
09.2024 - Current

Welder Sr

V2X-MARSHALL ISLANDS
05.2022 - 09.2024

Lead Welder

PAE
05.2015 - 02.2022

Pipe Welder

Robinson Construction - King William, VA
03.2015 - 05.2015

Structural Welder

AECOM/AC-FIRST - Bagram, AF
10.2013 - 03.2015

Certified Welder

DynCorp International - Bagram, AF
01.2013 - 09.2013

Welder/Repairman

American Railroad Industries - Tennille, GA
06.2007 - 12.2012

High school diploma -

Washington County High School

Welding and Joining Diploma, Pipe Welding Certificate - Welding and Joining

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Additional Information

  • Qualifications
  • AWS Certified Welder
  • Forklift Operator
  • Overhead crane operator
  • Gouging
  • Operate oxy-acetylene cutting torch
  • Pipe Welding

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