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James Adkins

West Monroe

Summary

Dedicated Welder/Fabricator with extensive experience at WPS Industrial Solutions, skilled in MIG and SubArc welding of carbon and stainless steel. Proven attention to detail and critical thinking abilities led to me growing from just welding to also now able to fabricate . Adept at blueprint reading and optimizing workflows to enhance productivity and ensure quality standards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder / Fabricator

WPS Industrial Solution
West Monroe, LA
02.2026 - Current
  • Operated MIG carbon an stainless welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for assembly specifications.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards and procedures during all welding tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot welding issues and implement solutions.

Waiter

IHOP
Monroe, LA
04.2021 - 07.2021

Served food an cooked food.

Welder/ Fabricator

JMW, James Machine Works
West Monroe, LA
02.2025 - 02.2026

Mig hardwire and Flux Core. Carbon steel an Stainless steel.

Reading blueprints an understanding weld symbols.

Tested an passed, on SubArc carbon an stainless steel. Welding pressure vessels an tanks. 90% of welds were 100% X-ray.

Tested an passed hard wire root an 7018 stick fill an cap on a 8" - 6G

Welder/ Fabricator

WPS Industrial Solutions
09.2023 - 02.2025
  • Operated MIG carbon steel an Stainless steel welding equipment to complete fabrication tasks.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate weld placements.
  • Conducted quality inspections on welded components to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.

Welder/ Fabricator

Steel Fabricators of MonroeLLC
Monroe, LA
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.

Education

GED -

Minden High School
Minden, LA

Skills

  • Welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Torch cutting
  • SubArc Welding Stainless an Carbon steel
  • Layout and fitting
  • Critical thinking
  • Structural welding
  • Tool repair and maintenance

Timeline

Welder / Fabricator

WPS Industrial Solution
02.2026 - Current

Welder/ Fabricator

JMW, James Machine Works
02.2025 - 02.2026

Welder/ Fabricator

WPS Industrial Solutions
09.2023 - 02.2025

Welder/ Fabricator

Steel Fabricators of MonroeLLC
07.2021 - 09.2023

Waiter

IHOP
04.2021 - 07.2021

GED -

Minden High School
James Adkins