Troy McCalpin
Lakeland
Summary
Driven welder with experience in MIG, TIG, FLUX, & STICK welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Superior Skilled Trades X SpaceX
12.2024 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Structural Welder
Tradesmen International
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
Welder
Flatiron
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
Welder
GMF Steel
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
Welder
BMR Suspension
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
Welder
Playcore Solution
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Welder
Advanced Overhead Systems
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
Education
Certificate (Completed) - Welding Technology
Travis Technical College
08.2020
Skills
- Fabrication
- Equipment Operation
- Structural Welding
- Vertical Welding
- Steel Fabrication
- Crane Operation
- Horizontal Welding
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Overhead Welding
- Parts Assembly
Timeline
Welder
Superior Skilled Trades X SpaceX
12.2024 - Current
Structural Welder
Tradesmen International
06.2024 - 11.2024
Welder
Flatiron
04.2024 - 06.2024
Welder
GMF Steel
08.2023 - 04.2024
Welder
BMR Suspension
02.2022 - 08.2023
Welder
Playcore Solution
01.2021 - 01.2022
Welder
Advanced Overhead Systems
01.2019 - 12.2020
Certificate (Completed) - Welding Technology
Travis Technical College
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