Tommy Littleben
Richmond
Summary
Detail-oriented welder with strong stainless steel and different alloys and pipe welding skills. Committed to maintaining safety standards and enhancing quality assurance through meticulous inspections and effective teamwork.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level combo welder position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
TEI Construction
WA Parish NRG, Thompson, TX
09.2017 - 06.2026
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welding processes.
- Conducted inspections of welds to ensure structural integrity and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity on projects.
- Mentored junior welders, providing training on safety protocols and best practices in tube welding.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced rework time and increased overall efficiency in operations.
- Maintained a safe and organized work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines consistently.
- Participated in quality control measures, ensuring final products met all required standards before delivery.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate high-quality tube welds in compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained high-quality welds by adhering to established industry standards and safety protocols.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- 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.
Tube Welder
IRWIN Industries Inc.
Jim Bridger Power Plant, Casper, Wy
02.2016 - 04.2016
- demo out old panels and headers
- mill and prep tubes
- rig in new panels and fit up
- weld in new panels and weld tubes
- weld al different alloys thru out boiler
Tube Welder
Foster Wheeler
Smelter Plant, Salt Lake City, Ut
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Fabricated and welded various metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve product designs and manufacturing processes.
- Trained junior welders on best practices, safety procedures, and equipment operation.
- made mirror weld and welded various materials on boiler
- mill and prep tubes
- made structural repairs on boiler
Welder
Lprconstruction
Lockland Airforce Base, Omaha, NE
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Operated MIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise welding specifications.
- Conducted routine inspections of welds for quality control and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with project teams to optimize workflows and reduce material waste.
- Fabricated and welded structural components according to engineering specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- 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.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Improved customer satisfaction by delivering custom welding projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Combo Pipe Welder
Lprconstruction
Sinclair, WY
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Fabricated and welded piping systems using TIG and SMAW techniques to ensure structural integrity.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds according to specifications.
- Conducted routine inspections of welds for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues, enhancing workflow efficiency on job sites.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Mesa High School
Red Mesa, AZSkills
- Stainless steel welding
- Carbon steel welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Cutting processes
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Structural welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Joint preparation
- Welding techniques
- Rigging
- Alloy welding
- Welding safety
- Pipe welding expertise
- Welding inspection
- Teamwork and communication
- Safety procedures
- Quality assurance
- Non-destructive testing
- Structural component building
- Fitting attachment
- Teamwork
- Grinding skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Stick welding
- Power tool operation
- Power tools operation
- Reliability
- Vertical welding
- Pipe welding
- Arc welding
- Stainless steel metal welding
- Power tools
- Inspection skills
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 35 welders and boiler makers for 5 years at wap parrish nrg
Certification
i have TWIC Card and Safety counsel
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Welder
TEI Construction
09.2017 - 06.2026
Tube Welder
IRWIN Industries Inc.
02.2016 - 04.2016
Tube Welder
Foster Wheeler
10.2015 - 12.2015
Welder
Lprconstruction
08.2015 - 10.2015
Combo Pipe Welder
Lprconstruction
01.2011 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Red Mesa High School