Tyler Thomas
Bunker Hill,West Virginia
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Welding, Fabrication, & Mechanical
Owner Operator Independent
Bunker Hill, WV
03.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Bid, fabricated, and installed various projects in a timely, professional manner.
- Worked alongside other contractors to complete tasks in their respected deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Structural/pipe Welder
Mid Atlantic Industrial Construction
Williamsport, MD
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Fabricated and installed piping systems according to specifications and safety standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld placement.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints for structural integrity and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and reduce downtime during projects.
- Utilized advanced welding techniques, including TIG and MIG, to meet project requirements.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal condition to ensure safe working environment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Millwright/welder
North American Millwright
Inwood, WV
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Disassembled, and replaced machinery essential for production.
- Performed welding tasks ranging from new fabrication (chutes, pipe work, structural) to patchwork and repairs made in order to continue plant operation. Primary method of welding is SMAW with occasional mig and hardface operation.
- Experience working with conveyor systems and splicing/replacing belts and rollers.
- Trained in LOTO procedure and completed OSHA 10 and MSHA safety certifications.
- Experienced in Crane operation, rigging, and operating telehandlers, forklifts, scissor lifts, and various sizes of boom lifts.
Maintenance Tech
Mercury Paper
Strasburg, VA
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Responsible for preventative maintenance and troubleshooting issues on machinery.
- Fabricated and tig welded stainless and aluminum to repair and upgrade machinery.
- Replaced rolls, bearings, and motors.
- Replaced and sharpened saw blades for cutting paper.
- Worked on pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Maintenance/Millwright
Ox Paperboard
Halltown, WV
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Pump alignment (utilizing a laser), replacement, and troubleshooting.
- Maintained and performed necessary testing of the Boiler for daily operation and responsible for correct shutdown/startup procedure.
- Replace bearings, worn shafts, couplings.
- Basic knowledge on running a manual lathe.
- Tore down and cleaned and/or replaced refiner plates.
- Utilized mig and stick welding processes to make structural repairs in the plant.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Musselman High School
05.2016
Skills
- Over 5 years welding experience in the field, with over 2 years Millwright oriented work
- Proficient in oxy-acetylene cutting, plasma, and carbon arc gouging
- Knowledgeable in rigging heavy equipment/machinery and have experience operating telehandlers and articulating boom lifts with precision
- Exceptional in all welding processes including smaw, gmaw, gtaw Including aluminum tig and aluminum spoolgun
Timeline
Mobile Welding, Fabrication, & Mechanical
Owner Operator Independent
03.2025 - Current
Structural/pipe Welder
Mid Atlantic Industrial Construction
09.2024 - 03.2025
Millwright/welder
North American Millwright
11.2022 - 09.2024
Maintenance Tech
Mercury Paper
03.2021 - 11.2022
Maintenance/Millwright
Ox Paperboard
12.2019 - 03.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Musselman High School