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Tyler J Collins

Tyler J Collins

Breaux Bridge,LA

Summary

Welding professional with strong background in metal fabrication, structural welding, and welding equipment setup. Reads blueprints, prepares joints, and inspects welds to ensure dimensional accuracy and soundness. Maintains safe, correct operating practices across multiple materials and environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/ Fitter Combo

Accurate measurments
Broussard, Louisiana
09.2025 - Current
  • Welded steel components for fabrication shop production schedules.
  • Read blueprints and followed weld symbols for precise assembly.
  • Prepared materials by cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal surfaces.
  • Inspected welds for defects and corrected joint imperfections.
  • Maintained welding tools, torches, and protective gear.
  • Followed safety procedures and wore required personal protective equipment.

Welder

Dynamic ind
New Iberia, Louisiana
01.2020 - 01.2026
  • Welded structural components for Dynamic ind fabrication and repair projects.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Interpreted blueprints and drawings for Dynamic ind metal assemblies.
  • Prepared joints by cutting, grinding, and cleaning weld surfaces.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.

Welder

Acadian Contractors
Abbeville, Louisiana
01.2015 - 12.2019
  • Welded structural components for Dynamic ind fabrication and repair projects.
  • Interpreted blueprints and drawings for Dynamic ind metal assemblies.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.

Education

Welding Certification -

SLCC
Abbeville, LA
01-2014

GED -

YCP
Carville, LA
10-2006

Skills

  • MIG welding
  • Structural welding
  • Welding equipment setup
  • Blueprint reading
  • Weld symbol interpretation
  • Welding symbols
  • Metal fabrication
  • Wire feed machines
  • Precision measuring
  • Shop safety
  • Equipment operation
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Team communication
  • First aid training

Timeline

Welder/ Fitter Combo

Accurate measurments
09.2025 - Current

Welder

Dynamic ind
01.2020 - 01.2026

Welder

Acadian Contractors
01.2015 - 12.2019

Welding Certification -

SLCC

GED -

YCP
Tyler J Collins