Tyler Gordon
Hinckley,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented welder with expertise in blueprint interpretation, quality inspection, and OSHA safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to manage complex welding projects and collaborate effectively within teams. Experience across different industry types makes me a well-rounded and easily adaptable addition to any project.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Maker
Casey's General Stores Inc
Hinckley, Illinois
11.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pizza preparation area.
- Followed food safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
Warehouse Worker
Blain's Farm & Fleet
Sycamore, Illinois
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Operated forklift to move materials and products within warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Organized inventory on shelves for easy access and tracking.
- Inspected products for quality and reported any defects or discrepancies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area following safety protocols.
Pipefitter Apprentice
Union Contractors
Chicago, Illinois
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Communicated daily with supervisors about project progress and challenges encountered.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, welded pipe, and copper tubing.
- Used welding, soldering, and brazing equipment to join metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Tested piping systems for leaks using pressure gauges and other testing equipment.
- Installed insulation around pipes to prevent heat loss or gain in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading and demonstrated knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
Fabrication Welder
Tech Weld
Sycamore, Illinois
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Fabricated metal components using TIG welding techniques.
- Operated welding machines and tools to complete fabrication tasks.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints and assemblies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes.
- Resolved minor equipment issues to minimize downtime during production.
TIG Welder
Ability Engineering Technology
South Holland, Illinois
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated TIG welding equipment for precision metal fabrication.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project execution.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints for structural integrity.
- Assisted in training new welders on techniques and safety practices.
- Performed TIG welding on stainless steel components, with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- Processed welded component parts with use of machinery such as mills, lathes and grinders.
- Tested finished products using advanced non-destructive testing methods such as X-ray inspection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2028
Welding And Welding Technology - Welding
ETI School of Skilled Trades
Willowbrook, IL05-2021
High School Diploma -
Plainfield High School
Plainfield, IL05-2020
Skills
- TIG welding
- SMAW welding
- MIG welding
- Oxy-fuel torch and plasma cutting
- Shaping and cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality inspection
- Heavy lifting
- OSHA workplace safety
- Forklift operation
- 6G pipe welding
Timeline
Pizza Maker
Casey's General Stores Inc
11.2025 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Blain's Farm & Fleet
11.2024 - 11.2025
Pipefitter Apprentice
Union Contractors
10.2022 - 09.2024
Fabrication Welder
Tech Weld
01.2022 - 09.2022
TIG Welder
Ability Engineering Technology
06.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Northern Illinois University
Welding And Welding Technology - Welding
ETI School of Skilled Trades
High School Diploma -
Plainfield High School