Torrey Stinson
Cadiz
Summary
Detail-oriented welder with strong skills in fabrication, blueprint reading, and stick welding. Committed to upholding safety standards and ensuring quality assurance in every project.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Waste Reduction Technologies
Cadiz, OH
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Fabricated and welded structural components according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment, ensuring adherence to safety standards and procedures.
- Inspected welds for quality and integrity, making adjustments as necessary.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance during operations.
- Assisted in training new welders on techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on welding machinery to prevent downtime.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
Electrical/Mechanical Fabricator
Keystone Gas Services
Canonsburg, PA
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly and compliance with specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, identifying defects for corrective action.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining properly functioning equipment.
- Assisted in the design of custom products by providing input on material selection, dimensions, and functionality.
- Developed innovative solutions for challenging fabrication projects, resulting in successful outcomes and satisfied clients.
Welder
Complete Pipeline Services
Dennison, OH
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly of products.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes, reducing lead times for project completion.
- Performed quality inspections on finished products to uphold company standards and specifications.
- Adapted quickly to changes in project requirements, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- 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.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Completed welding projects using gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Welder
GW Ridge
Cannonsburg, PA
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Operated MIG welding equipment to perform high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Twin Valley High School
Oakwood, VA05.2012
Skills
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and pipe fitting
- Critical thinking
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
Timeline
Welder
Waste Reduction Technologies
07.2024 - 02.2026
Electrical/Mechanical Fabricator
Keystone Gas Services
03.2024 - 07.2024
Welder
Complete Pipeline Services
11.2021 - 03.2024
Welder
GW Ridge
04.2020 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Twin Valley High School