Vahidin Mehanovic
Broadwind Towers Inc
Abilene,TX
17
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented welding fabricator with extensive experience in various welding processes. Demonstrated proficiency in safety coordination, material handling, and post-weld conditioning, ensuring high-quality results and compliance with industry standards.
Work History
Welding Fabricator
17 Years 9 MonthsCore Qualifications & Skills
- Welding Processes: Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Carbon Arc Gouging.
- Technical Expertise: Automated & Tandem-Head SAW Setup, Parameter Optimization (Amperage, Voltage, Travel Speed), Flux Recovery Systems, Preheating & Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT).
- Codes & Compliance: AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel), ASME Section IX (Pressure Vessels), API 1104, material traceability, and strict NDT/X-ray quality standards.
- Equipment & Tools: Boom/Gantry sub-arc systems, turning rolls, positioners, overhead cranes, rigging, and digital multi-process power sources.
- Leadership: Blueprint reading, weld inspection prep, shop safety coordination, and
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Welding Processes: Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG/GMAW)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick/SMAW).
Fitting & Assembly: Heavy plate fitting
tack welding
joint design and preparation (Beveling
V-groove
J-groove).
Cutting & Gouging: Carbon Arc Gouging (Air Arc)
Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)
Post-Weld Conditioning: Slag Removal
Interpass Chipping
Die Grinding
Carbon Arc Gouging
Defect Excavation/Repair.
Material Handling & Rigging: Safe operation of Overhead Gantry
Bridge
and Jib Cranes (Pendant & Radio Remote controls); selection of nylon slings
wire ropes
spreader bars
and plate clamps.
Troubleshooting: Fixing minor mechanical issues
clearing jams
and doing basic preventative maintenance on the machines
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
Broadwind Towers Inc
02.2009 - CurrentRead More
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