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William Phillips

Floresville,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Affordable Trailers - San Antonio, TX
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms..
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

Test Pump Operator

Red Dirt
01.2015 - 02.2018
  • Operated and monitored pumps to ensure proper functioning.
  • Conducted routine inspections of pumps and related equipment.
  • Adjusted pump settings to maintain desired flow rates and pressures.
  • Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues with pumps.
  • Replaced worn or damaged parts in pump systems as needed.
  • Inspected valves, seals, gaskets, couplings, and other components for wear or damage.
  • Proficiently operated various types of test pumps to evaluate performance and quality.
  • Conducted precision testing procedures to ensure accurate data collection and analysis.
  • Managed maintenance and upkeep of equipment to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and address any issues in timely manner.
  • Optimized pump performance through regular inspection, cleaning, and lubrication of equipment components.

Tig Welder

West One Associates
09.2011 - 02.2013
  • Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings for welding projects.
  • Skilled in performing quality inspections and testing of finished welds for consistency.
  • Practiced in maintaining safe and clean work environment while adhering to company protocols.
  • Performed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components with focus on accuracy and precision.
  • Repaired defective welds or performed rework when necessary.
  • Performed post-welding treatments such as grinding and polishing of welded part
  • Supported team members in troubleshooting technical issues during welding process, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent production rates.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Welding

Vica Welding Program, Floresville

High School Diploma -

Floresville High School, Floresville, TX
05.2004

Skills

    Structural welding

  • Pipe welding
  • Stick welding
  • Tig welding
  • Torch cutting

    Fabrication

  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading

    Surface Preparation
    Materials Selection

    Equipment Operation
    Tool repair and maintenance
    Precision measuring

Timeline

Welder - Affordable Trailers - San Antonio, TX
04.2022 - 03.2024
Test Pump Operator - Red Dirt
01.2015 - 02.2018
Tig Welder - West One Associates
09.2011 - 02.2013
Vica Welding Program - Some College (No Degree), Welding
Floresville High School - High School Diploma,
William Phillips