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Vincent Edwards

Campti,LA

Summary

Welding Foreman with extensive experience, recognized for optimizing material utilization and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven expertise in pipe welding and blueprint reading, coupled with strong problem-solving skills. Committed to ensuring adherence to safety protocols,

and managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Foreman

Trade Construction
08.2021 - 09.2025
  • Assisted in maintaining safety protocols and procedures within welding operations.
  • Participated in quality checks to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to identify areas for process improvement.
  • Contributed to team efforts by organizing materials and supplies for projects.
  • Optimized material utilization by carefully planning cuts and joint placements, reducing waste and lowering overall project costs.
  • Mentored junior welders, contributing to their professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.

Combo Welder, Rig Welder, Foreman

PSC Construction Co.
2015 - 2021
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to ensure structural integrity.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds on various materials.
  • Maintained equipment through regular inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure operational readiness.
  • Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
  • Ensured adherence to client specifications by carefully reading blueprints, drawings, and schematics before commencing any welding task.
  • Enhanced welding quality by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Assisted in completing large-scale projects on time by effectively collaborating with other trades professionals such as electricians, pipefitters, and millwrights.
  • Selected, set up, and staged equipment to complete jobs according to project specifications.
  • Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.
  • Performed flat, vertical, overhead and horizontal welds depending on needs of particular jobs.
  • Fabricated custom parts by cutting, forming and joining materials
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds.

Welder and Pipefitter

Pipelines, Factories, Compressor Station,
1986 - 2020
  • Fabricated and assembled metal structures using MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
  • Operated and maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds on various projects.
  • Trained junior welders in proper techniques and safety protocols, fostering skill development.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Solved complex welding challenges by applying specialized techniques in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
  • Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.

Skills

  • Pipe welding
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Plasma cutting
  • Structural welding
  • Fabrication techniques
  • Tool management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Teamwork
  • Dependable and hardworking
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Tool operation
  • Forklift operation
  • Blueprint reading
  • Crew supervision

Timeline

Welding Foreman

Trade Construction
08.2021 - 09.2025

Combo Welder, Rig Welder, Foreman

PSC Construction Co.
2015 - 2021

Welder and Pipefitter

Pipelines, Factories, Compressor Station,
1986 - 2020

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