T. Bing
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dynamic and skilled welder with extensive experience at North Florida Shipyard, excelling in MIG and flux welding. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and ensure quality through meticulous fabrication. Strong machine operation and overhead crane skills, complemented by a commitment to safety and teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Assembler
IEM
Jacksonville, FL
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Assembled mechanical components according to detailed assembly instructions.
- Assemble mechanical parts, components or assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine proper assembly techniques.
Production Welder
Harsco Rail
Columbia, SC
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to establish production specifications.
- Inspected welds to ensure quality assurance and compliance with safety standards.
- Analyzed project-related drawings to determine accurate dimensions of fabricated components.
Structural Welder
Owen Steel
Columbia, SC
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Utilized flux core 1/16 wire for structural steel beams.
- Passing UT and MT testing.
- Flat as well as horizontal.
- Top welder after first 3 weeks 2nd place.
Welder
Acadian Steel
Gaston, SC
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Fluxcore welding steel beams/components.
- Overhead crane operation.
- Some fitting.
Pipe Welder
Randstad (Automatic Sprinkler Systems)
Columbia, SC
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Utilize mig process to weld couplings onto pipe for Sprinkler systems.
Mig Welder
Mancor Industries
Elgin, SC
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Robotic mig welder, assemble pieces into the jig and operate the robotic welder.
- When product is finished it is cleaned with hand tools and or repaired by fixing bad welds.
Welder
Kubota
Jefferson, GA
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Welding at a fast pace environment.
- Mig weld .045 wire to weld quick hitches that are assembled and pre welded by robot.
Structural Welder
Owen Steel
Columbia, SC
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Structural welder utilizing flux core 5/64 wire.
- Weld beams and pass UT welding process.
- Passed horizontal bend test for this position.
Pipe Welder
Contract
Columbia, SC
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Flux core weld on small to large diameter pipe that transports water.
- Welding one turn and two turn elbows ensuring good quality work that passed VT, UT and MT test.
Welder/Fabricator
Mancor
Lugoff, SC
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Fabricate and weld parts for caterpillar and other various companies utilizing GMAW.
- Fixing metal components in jigs tack welding and then weld completion.
- Prep for paint or QA inspection.
Welder
North Florida Shipyard
Jacksonville, FL
01.2000 - 07.2009
- Company Overview: Repair shipyard.
- Started out as a rack welder worked my way up to certified welder.
- Utilizing SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
- Experienced with tools such as grinders, air grinders, torch cutting and fabrication.
- Repair shipyard.
Production Welder GMAW, Frame Welding on Production Line
North Florida Shipyard
Jacksonville, FL
08.2007 - 01.2008
Welder
North Florida Shipyard
Ghent, KY
06.2007 - 09.2007
Welder
North Florida Shipyard
Elko, NV
04.2007 - 05.2007
Welder
North Florida Shipyard
Jacksonville, FL
03.2001 - 08.2001
- FWAC and SMAW new construction for JEA powerplant located in Jacksonville Florida.
- Connected lines, set machine amperage, and utilized tools to clean slag and spatter.
Welder
North Florida Shipyard
Norfolk, VA
11.2000 - 02.2001
- Newport News Navy Shipyard repair and build working with SMAW and FWAC welding techniques.
Education
Associate - Computer Science
Virginia College
01.2014
Certification - All process welding
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa
Jacksonville, FL01.2007
High school diploma or GED - Computer graphics
Englewood High School
Jacksonville, FL06.1998
Skills
- MIG and flux welding
- Stick welding 7018/6010
- Fabrication and manufacturing
- Blueprint reading skills
- Machine operation
- Overhead crane operation
Additional Information
Gap between 2009-2020, 2010-2014 attended school Virginia College for medical billing and coding/Associates in computers., 2014-2015 worked at various places such as Football Fanatics other warehouse jobs., 2015-2019 Warehouse/computer tech for Baptist Hospital in Jax., FL., 2019-2019 Driver for Toyota., 2019-2020 Merchandiser for Pepsi.
Timeline
Mechanical Assembler
IEM
12.2024 - 07.2025
Production Welder
Harsco Rail
07.2024 - 11.2024
Structural Welder
Owen Steel
05.2023 - 07.2023
Welder
Acadian Steel
02.2023 - 05.2023
Pipe Welder
Randstad (Automatic Sprinkler Systems)
08.2022 - 01.2023
Mig Welder
Mancor Industries
06.2022 - 08.2022
Welder
Kubota
02.2022 - 07.2022
Structural Welder
Owen Steel
09.2021 - 12.2021
Pipe Welder
Contract
10.2020 - 08.2021
Welder/Fabricator
Mancor
07.2020 - 09.2020
Production Welder GMAW, Frame Welding on Production Line
North Florida Shipyard
08.2007 - 01.2008
Welder
North Florida Shipyard
06.2007 - 09.2007
Welder
North Florida Shipyard
04.2007 - 05.2007
Welder
North Florida Shipyard
03.2001 - 08.2001
Welder
North Florida Shipyard
11.2000 - 02.2001
Welder
North Florida Shipyard
01.2000 - 07.2009
Associate - Computer Science
Virginia College
Certification - All process welding
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa
High school diploma or GED - Computer graphics
Englewood High School
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