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Thomas Stevens

Nampa,Idaho

Summary

Accurate Welder with experience working in MIG welding in Fabrication. Proficient in welding machinery, components and frames. Special alloys experience. Talented Welder with 30+ years and extensive background in MIG/TIG, flux and stick welding. Expert at crane operation and metal fabrication. OSHA certified with excellent safety record. Qualified and accomplished in offline assembly production, material handling and machine operation. Results-oriented, high-energy welding professional with heavy equipment and weld measuring experience. Excellent safety record. Reliable Welder certified in mild steel, MIG aluminum and flux core welding. Background working with stainless steel and specialized alloys in . Excellent safety record.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder Fabricator

Selland Construction
Wenatchee, WA
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
  • Assembled structural forms such as staircases and handrailing

Line Mechanic

Auvil
Orondo, WA
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Examined parts for defects such as breakage or excessive wear.
  • Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
  • Determined sources of problems resulting in machinery malfunction, utilizing evaluation instruments and visual and auditory observation to troubleshoot defective equipment.
  • Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions for apple processing.

Fabrication Welder

Barnes Welding
Waterville, WA
11.2015 - 07.2017
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Documented welding on specified work order.
  • Field welding farm equipment
  • Aluminum and stainless
  • Arc welding and mig welding
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.

Fabrication Welder

CSA Construction Services And Associates
Malaga, WA
10.2004 - 11.2015
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Documented welding on specified work order.
  • Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
  • Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.
  • Combined knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to choose optimal equipment and techniques.

Education

Associate of Arts - Welding Technology

Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA

Skills

  • Work Orders
  • Machine Assembly
  • Line Designs
  • Forklift Operation
  • Welding Techniques
  • Blue Print

Timeline

Welder Fabricator

Selland Construction
08.2018 - 12.2020

Line Mechanic

Auvil
07.2017 - 08.2018

Fabrication Welder

Barnes Welding
11.2015 - 07.2017

Fabrication Welder

CSA Construction Services And Associates
10.2004 - 11.2015

Associate of Arts - Welding Technology

Columbia Basin College

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