William Thomson
Katy,TX
Summary
Welder/Fabricator
TWIC card holder
Pipe welder proficient w/ Tig and Stick
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Choice Trailers & Equipment
05.2025 - Current
- Weld in all positions using FCAW and GMAW
- Operate overhead cranes to flip and move parts/trailers
- Assisted fitters with fabrication and fitment
- Back gouge using an arc gouger to ensure a full penetration on welds
- Inspect all of my welds for any imperfections
Welder
Travis Body and Trailer
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Welder/Fabricator
Surgitech
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: Welding and fabrication company
- Using GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW
- Pressure / Decompressure chambers anywhere between 4" pipe to 16" pipe
- Fusion tack clamps
- Disassemble and rebuild skids
- Cut, drill, and weld stainless/ Carbon pipe to flanges
- Welding and fabrication company
Intern - Welding
Strome
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Welding and fabrication company
- I worked as a helper doing some welding
- Learned how to properly use a grinder, Oxy-fuel torch, plasma cutter, and basic hand tools
Volunteer
Epiphany Catholic Church
06.2017 - 07.2020
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Texas State Technical College
12.2022
Skills
- TIG Welding
- Oxy-Fuel Welding
- Arc Welding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Repair & Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Feedback Management
- Sketch Interpretation
- Spatial Reasoning
- Part and Material Inspection
- Metallurgy
Accomplishments
Passed a 6G restricted pipe test for tig and stick on 2" extra heavy wall.
Additional Information
English, fluent, 3.8/4.0, Intro to Blueprint Reading For Welders, Intro To Shielded Metal Arc Building, Contemporary Mathematics, Introduction to Layout And Fabrication, Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Proc, Intro To Welding Metallurgy, Adv Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Welding Codes And Standards, Welding Automation, Intro, Intermediate, Adv pipe welding
Timeline
Welder
Choice Trailers & Equipment
05.2025 - Current
Welder
Travis Body and Trailer
08.2024 - 05.2025
Welder/Fabricator
Surgitech
05.2022 - 11.2023
Intern - Welding
Strome
07.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer
Epiphany Catholic Church
06.2017 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Texas State Technical College
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