Willie George Hunter
Moss Point,MS
Summary
Adept A Class Structural Welder with a proven track record at Halter Marine, showcasing expertise in advanced welding techniques and safety compliance. Excelled in fast-paced environments, achieving stringent production targets through precision and adaptability. Demonstrated continuous skill enhancement and a commitment to quality, underpinned by effective teamwork and a robust knowledge of welding safety procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
A Class Structural Welder
Blakeley BoatWorks
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning and training, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices.
- Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
A Class Structural Welder
Austal USA-West CAmpus
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning and training, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Supported a positive work environment through active participation in safety meetings, training sessions, and team-building activities.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
A Class Structural Welder
Master Boat Builders
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
A Class Structural Welder
Detyens Shipyards Inc
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.
A Class Structural Welder
Halter Marine
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.
Education
High School Diploma -
Job Crp
Morganfield, KY05.1985
Skills
- Welding Safety Procedures
- Worked for many different shipyards with various shifts
- Gained skills in various welding techniques
Timeline
A Class Structural Welder
Blakeley BoatWorks
02.2024 - 05.2024
A Class Structural Welder
Austal USA-West CAmpus
08.2023 - 11.2023
A Class Structural Welder
Master Boat Builders
04.2023 - 08.2023
A Class Structural Welder
Detyens Shipyards Inc
04.2021 - 03.2023
A Class Structural Welder
Halter Marine
08.2016 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Job Crp
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