Terry Ballou
Pryor,OK
Summary
Experienced Welder with background in structural, pipe, and vessel welding. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Welder
Dale-Co Industries
02.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior welders, fostering a positive learning environment and improving overall team performance.
- Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts or overhead cranes safely and effectively during project execution.
- Troubleshot issues with welding equipment or processes, identifying root causes and implementing timely solutions to maintain productivity.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics, or written instructions to accurately assemble components according to specified guidelines.
- Performed various types of welding processes, including MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding techniques.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment, ensuring proper alignment and secure welding for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with engineers to design custom solutions for unique project challenges, resulting in successful completions under tight deadlines.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Welder
Midsouth Maintenance
10.2016 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
Builder
RAE Corporation
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Followed blueprints and specifications to build industrial AC Units
Welder
Express Metal And Fabrication
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- 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.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Welder
PEMCO
05.2011 - 07.2015
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
- Provided valuable input during project planning phases by offering insights into potential challenges and solutions based on experience.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
Education
Vocational Degree - Structural/Pipe Welding
Northeast Technology Center - Pryor
Pryor, OK05.2011
Skills
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Layout and Fitting
- Torch cutting
- Pipe welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Plasma cutting
- Metal Fabrication
- Rigging and lifting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Structural welding
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Safety Procedures
- Aluminum Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
Timeline
Maintenance Welder
Dale-Co Industries
02.2022 - Current
Welder
Midsouth Maintenance
10.2016 - 02.2022
Builder
RAE Corporation
05.2016 - 10.2016
Welder
Express Metal And Fabrication
08.2015 - 01.2016
Welder
PEMCO
05.2011 - 07.2015
Vocational Degree - Structural/Pipe Welding
Northeast Technology Center - Pryor
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