Troy White
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Dynamic and skilled certified welder with a proven track record of delivering high-quality welds in various settings. Proficient in a wide range of welding techniques and familiar with a variety of metals and materials. Possessing excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety standards, able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. With a solid foundation of experience and technical knowledge, dedicated to producing strong, durable welds of exceptional quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Tank Welder/ Structural
Bollinger Shipyards
08.2024 - Current
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Stick Welding
- X Ray welding
- Back gouging
- Working With Air Tools
Owner
Undrfire T Welding & Trucking
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Coordinated with field labor crews to complete efficient site work.
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Fabricated custom parts by cutting, forming and joining materials such as Type.
- Used MIG welding to form carbon steel into tanks and other metal fabricated weldments.
Aluminum Welder
Textron System
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Used hand and power tools to grind, buff, polish and otherwise finish pieces.
- Set appropriate parameters for fixturing and welds.
- Assembled products by hand or with assistance of fixtures.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Applied knowledge of correct gasses and filler materials for use with different alloys.
- Dismantled and reshaped products to correct problems.
Welder
Caterpillar
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- 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.
Structural Welder
Huntington Ingalls
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Used Flux and TIG welding on structural supports.
Tank Welder
National Maintenance
09.2022 - 11.2022
Production Welder
Faurecia
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Prepared materials for welding by cleaning metal surfaces with scrapers and grinders, removing tough spots.
- Built new product assemblies according to specifications and company production standards.
- Used micrometers and calipers to inspect grooves, angles and gap allowances.
- Worked with 3:1 argon-to-carbon ratio to produce welds with minimal spatter and optimum bead appearance.
- Changed wire, gas tanks, and tools to meet different production demands.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Structural Welder/ Tank Welder
W.W. Cannon LLC
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Stick welding/flux core
Mig/Tig Welder
Mestek
02.2019 - 07.2019
Tank Welder
Trinity Industries
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Education
Welding Cerficate - undefined
Shreveport Job Corp
Shreveport, LA01.2018
HS/ Diploma - undefined
Woodlawn High School
Shreveport, LA05.2017
Skills
- Production Welder
- Tank Welder
- Flux Core Welder
- Tig Welder
- MiG Welder
- Stick Welder
- Blueprint Reading
- Reading Tape Measure
Certification
- Welding Certificate, 01/01/18
- OSHA 10, 01/01/18
- Twic Card, 06/01/25
- Forklift Certificate, 01/01/18
Timeline
Tank Welder/ Structural
Bollinger Shipyards
08.2024 - Current
Aluminum Welder
Textron System
12.2023 - 06.2024
Welder
Caterpillar
01.2023 - 09.2023
Structural Welder
Huntington Ingalls
11.2022 - 01.2023
Tank Welder
National Maintenance
09.2022 - 11.2022
Owner
Undrfire T Welding & Trucking
01.2022 - Current
Production Welder
Faurecia
10.2019 - 11.2020
Structural Welder/ Tank Welder
W.W. Cannon LLC
08.2019 - 10.2019
Mig/Tig Welder
Mestek
02.2019 - 07.2019
Tank Welder
Trinity Industries
01.2018 - 02.2019
Welding Cerficate - undefined
Shreveport Job Corp
HS/ Diploma - undefined
Woodlawn High School
- Welding Certificate, 01/01/18
- OSHA 10, 01/01/18
- Twic Card, 06/01/25
- Forklift Certificate, 01/01/18
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