Thomas Roark
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Just received my AWS CWI certification with high scores . Strengths include knowledge of welding procedures, hands-on experience in inspection techniques, and compliance with industry regulations.Twenty plus years welding and construction experience in power plants,paper mills,food processing plants,oil refineries,rock quarry,cement plants,paint factories and including home improvements.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Pipe Welder/QC
JTH Industrial
Kingsport, TN
03.2020 - 09.2024
- Ensured welding activities complied with relevant industry standards.
- Fabricated pipe spools from plate steel according to engineering specifications.
- Inspected and evaluated welds for conformance to applicable codes, standards, specifications, and drawings.
- Issued nonconformance reports when required due to faulty welds or materials used in the process.
- Documented findings through detailed written reports concerning the condition of the completed welds including any discrepancies found during inspections.
- Conducted periodic surveillance audits of production facilities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality requirements.
- Maintained records of inspection results, repair recommendations, and corrective actions taken when necessary.
- Attended meetings with clients regarding progress updates on projects involving welding activities.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum and other alloys using GTAW process.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them together with appropriate techniques.
- Set up welding machines according to job requirements, selecting correct amperage, voltage and wire speed settings.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
- Fabricated components from raw material in accordance with blueprints and drawings.
Pipe Welder
HEMI Systems
Maysville, GA
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Welded stainless steel pipes and tubing.
- Monitored temperature levels at each stage during the entire welding process.
Pipe Welder
D and D Mechanical
Farmville, NC
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding equipment.
Assistant Foreman
Washington County Highway Department(quarry)
Jonesborough , TN
10.1989 - 05.2000
- Periodic inspections of the rock plant throughout the day. Checking bearings, gearboxes guards, hoppers ,structural integrity, welds and completing all repairs.
- Inspection and planning of maintenance for shutdowns. Including fabrication and welding until completely finished.
- Basic three phase industrial electrical trouble shooting including wiring of electrical motors for the correct rotation.
- Operating heavy equipment and dump trucks.
- Fitting and welding wear plates and hard facing on various heavy equipment and crusher parts.
- Filling out inspection sheets and accident reports.
Education
AWS Certified Welding Inspector -
Real Educational Services
Ellijay, GA11-2024
Chromebook 101(basic Computer) -
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC11-2019
Skills
- Pipe Welder
- Pipeline inspections
- Defect Identification
- Welding Techniques
- Safety awareness
- Fabrications experience
- Welding maps preparation
- Specifications Review
- Documentation Review
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Report Writing
- Documentation skills
- Visual Inspection
- Operations Monitoring
- Job site management
- Arc Gouging
Timeline
Combo Pipe Welder/QC
JTH Industrial
03.2020 - 09.2024
Pipe Welder
HEMI Systems
03.2019 - 07.2019
Pipe Welder
D and D Mechanical
08.2017 - 04.2018
Assistant Foreman
Washington County Highway Department(quarry)
10.1989 - 05.2000
AWS Certified Welding Inspector -
Real Educational Services
Chromebook 101(basic Computer) -
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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