Vincent Shinkle

• Performed MIG and FCAW welding on structural and pipe assemblies.
• Inspected welds for quality, alignment, and conformance to specifications.
• Interpreted blueprints and fabrication drawings to assemble pipe components accurately.
• Measured, cut, and fitted materials using hand tools, saws, and welding equipment.
• Ground, cleaned, and prepared surfaces to support strong weld penetration.
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Cut, ground and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
• Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.

* Reviewed the welding process parameters for submerged arc welding (SAW): current, voltage, wire feed speed, travel speed, and arc length.

* Inspected welds and finished parts to verify conformance with quality standards.

* Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings to maintain accurate weld results.

* storing flux properly to maintain the least amount of moisture