Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Well Versed Processes
Vocational Training Education
Welding Skills Capabilities
References
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Stephen Zirhut

Port Richey,FL

Summary

To utilize my superior welding skills in an environment that is beneficial to both the company and myself I work for, and to become a reflection of your company's clear focus and dedication. Driven with experience in all welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/Shop Lead

Leem Filtration
10.2015 - Current
  • GTAW welding stainless steel 316 and 904 on material thickness .050-1.50
  • Assigning employees production tasks
  • Preparing materials for job production
  • Checking all job processes for quality control
  • Forklift certificate
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.

Head Welder/Fabricator

Gate Crafters
10.2013 - 10.2015
  • Measuring cut and layout per prints for required jobs
  • Welding aluminum using GMAW and GTMAW
  • Clean and prep product for powder coating.
  • 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.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
  • Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.

Welder/fitter

Duckworth Steel Boats Inc.
01.2011 - 07.2011
  • Welding using flux core with CO2 shielding gas,1718,309 and 308 welding rods
  • Fitting building from prints cutting steel using oxy/acc torch washing grinding and cleaning work area
  • 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.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.

A Class Structural Welder

Northrop Grumman
10.2009 - 03.2010
  • Welded structural ship components using 7018, Flux Core with CO2 shielding gas, 309 stainless steel rods
  • Responsible for welding, repair, general cleanup, chipping, grinding and fitting.
  • Reduced rework costs by conducting thorough inspections of welded structures to identify defects and areas requiring repairs.
  • Reduced project completion time through efficient use of welding techniques, such as MIG, TIG, and Stick.
  • Maintained excellent attendance and punctuality, demonstrating commitment to team success.
  • Met strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship in fast-paced environments.
  • Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
  • Contributed to successful project outcomes through seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams, including fabricators, engineers, and quality control personnel.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology

Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FL

High School Diploma -

Gulf High School
New Port Richey, FL
05.2002

Skills

  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Stick Welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Layout and Fitting
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Vertical Welding
  • Structural welding
  • Steel Fabrication
  • Flat Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Horizontal Welding
  • Equipment Operation
  • MIG welding professional
  • Cutting techniques
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Wire feed machines
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Welding Position Proficiency
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Welding Symbols
  • Surface Preparation
  • Brake Press Operation
  • Precision measuring
  • First Aid Training
  • Special Alloys
  • Metallurgy Knowledge
  • MIG welding
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Combination Metal Welding
  • Quality Inspection
  • Stainless Steel Metal Welding

Well Versed Processes

  • GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG & HF TIG)
  • Plate & Pipe Beveling Machines
  • SMAW-Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)
  • Hand Torches & Grinders
  • GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
  • Air Carbon Arc Gouging
  • FCAW-Flux Core Arc Welding
  • Plasma Arc

Vocational Training Education

  • Graduate 6/09 Tulsa Welding School, Branch Campus Jacksonville, FL
  • Completed an intensive welder-training program with studies in structural, pipe, pipeline, aluminum and stainless steel welding processes. Also trained in industrial safety protocol, Haz-Mat, metal preparation; metal layout, basic fitting; welding symbols, isometric blueprint reading, metallurgy, production standards and pipe take-offs.
  • Graduate 2002 Gulf High School New Port Richey, FL

Welding Skills Capabilities

  • Welded large diameter carbon steel pipe using techniques in accordance with API 1104.
  • Welded plate & structural steel in the: 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F, 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
  • Welded plate & structural steel in accordance with ASME Section IX & AWS D I.I.
  • Measured, cut, prepared & fitted carbon steel pipe & structural steel.
  • Ran overlapping beads; performed butt, fillet, & groove welds.
  • Welded 2"-6" pipe in accordance with ASME Section IX.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Welder/Shop Lead

Leem Filtration
10.2015 - Current

Head Welder/Fabricator

Gate Crafters
10.2013 - 10.2015

Welder/fitter

Duckworth Steel Boats Inc.
01.2011 - 07.2011

A Class Structural Welder

Northrop Grumman
10.2009 - 03.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology

Tulsa Welding School

High School Diploma -

Gulf High School

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