TAYLOR WADDELL
Russellville,AR
Summary
I’ve worked at food grade plants, refineries, chemical plants, ethanol plants, and more. I’m Proficient in welding carbon and stainless steel pipe and carbon stick welding 6010/7018. Experienced in food grade pipe, carbon. Tig welding stainless steel , Inconel, duplex and chrome. xraywelds, sanitary pipe, and tank work. Mig and Pulse Mig welding. Experience running a grinder and acetylene and plasma torch. Certified in running equipment such as JLG, Lull, Skid-Steer, and Scissor lift. Safety is number one concern, work well with others, and asks questions if clarification is needed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Rig Welder
Upchurch Mechanical
12.2023 - Current
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship while meeting tight deadlines for multiple projects concurrently.
- Enhanced rig safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Showcased technical expertise in various welding techniques such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Welded stainless pipe
Rig Welder
Reliable Contracting Co
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Contributed to successful project completion by collaborating closely with other team members.
- Strengthened internal communication channels among crew members to facilitate smooth coordination during complex projects.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Improved weld quality by consistently adhering to welding procedures and specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- 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.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Rig Welder
Upchurch Mechanical
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Delivered high-quality workmanship while meeting tight deadlines for multiple projects concurrently.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team by regularly sharing best practices and lessons learned from past experiences.
- Showcased technical expertise in various welding techniques such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes.
- Enhanced rig safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Increased project efficiency with precise cutting, fitting, and welding of metal components.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and communication.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Combo Welder
Full Circle Construction
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed quality welding procedures. Stainless, and carbon pipe. Also stainless and carbon structure. Welding methods tig, stick and pulse mig. Rods and filler metals 6010/7018, 308,309, and 316. Also on job read blue prints, cut, bevel, and fit it together. Run basic job site equipment. Always following safe work practices.
Combo Welder
Van Horn Construction
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Welder, fabricated pipe and structures. Tig, stick and mig. Pulse welded aluminum roll cages and tanks. X ray welds. Operated basic job site equipment. Followed safe work practices.
Combo Welder
United Group Services
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Did a lot of stainless sch. 10 pipe. 308,3016 wire used. Performed x- ray welds daily. Also welded pipe with 6010/7018. Pulse welded stainless boxes inside of cold box. Ran job site equipment and followed safe work practices.
Combo Welder
Inco Service
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Welded Exotic metals. chrome, inconel, duplex, and common metals such as stainless steel abs carbon.
- Welding process, tig, stick, mig. (Pulse)
- Read blue prints
- Operate job site equipment
- Safe work practices
Rig Welder
Upchurch Plumbing Inc
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided my own truck and welding machine. All the tools to go with the job.
- Subcontractor performing x ray welds, stainless steel, food grade process piping and structure.
- Operated equipment needed for job
- Followed safe work practices
Combo Welder
United Group Services
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Combo Welder
- Stainless and carbon tig and stick. Pipe and structural welding.
- Pulse mig Weld
Combo Welder
Inco Service
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Combo Welder
- Stainless and carbon tig and stick. Pipe and structural welding.
- Pulse mig Weld
Welder
HMT
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Welded using stick and mig (pulse)
- Repaired and did maintenance on holding tanks and pipe at Phillip 66 refinery
Rig Welder
Humphrey Oil Field Services
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Mobile welding service. Stick welding 6010/7018.
- X ray quality welding.
- Provided all tools for job.
- Read blueprints and fabricated parts for welding.
- Followed safe working practices
Education
Welding - Course Completion - undefined
United Welding Institute Inc
Pottsville, AR01.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Pottsville High School
Pottsville, AR01.2015
Skills
- Proficient stick welder
- Tig welding
- Pulse mig welding
- X ray welding
- Pipe and structural welding
- Welding exotic metals Duplex, chrome, and inconel
- Fabrication and reading blue prints
- Job site equipment, man lift, scissor lift, forklift, etc
- Following good safety practices
- Have good communication Skills and attitude
- OSHA 10, TWIC card, and Steam welder card
- Effective at multi-tasking
Timeline
Rig Welder
Upchurch Mechanical
12.2023 - Current
Rig Welder
Reliable Contracting Co
08.2022 - 12.2023
Rig Welder
Upchurch Mechanical
08.2021 - 03.2022
Combo Welder
Full Circle Construction
04.2021 - 07.2021
Combo Welder
Van Horn Construction
02.2021 - 04.2021
Combo Welder
United Group Services
09.2020 - 02.2021
Combo Welder
Inco Service
12.2019 - 06.2020
Rig Welder
Upchurch Plumbing Inc
07.2019 - 12.2019
Combo Welder
United Group Services
03.2019 - 06.2019
Combo Welder
Inco Service
05.2018 - 12.2018
Welder
HMT
02.2017 - 01.2018
Rig Welder
Humphrey Oil Field Services
08.2015 - 12.2016
Welding - Course Completion - undefined
United Welding Institute Inc
High School Diploma - undefined
Pottsville High School
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