Focused welder and equipment operator with 18 years of experience. Skilled at working with metal and machinery with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Welder
K&G Industrial
01.2022 - Current
Demoed dilapidated steel from vessels by cutting and gouging
Fit and welded new material to vessel
Welded V anchors for refractory process
Performed mechanical work
Operated forklifts and manlifts
Combo Welder
James Machine Works
01.2018 - 01.2022
Tank and pressured vessel combination welder
Rigged steel tank components to cranes
Flagged crane
Fit vertical and horizontal seams
Boilermaker
2M Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
Combo Welder
TARSCO
01.2009 - 01.2017
Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Selected, set up, and staged equipment to complete jobs according to project specifications.
Education
Welding - Welding
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA
01-2009
Skills
Operates front end loader, skid steer, forklift, manlift, scissor lift
Experienced in fitting, tacking, and welding structural steel
Proficient in rigging structural steel and flagging crane operators
Performed flat, vertical, overhead and horizontal welds depending on needs of particular jobs
Used MIG welding to form carbon steel into tanks and other metal fabricated weldments
Coordinated with field labor crews to complete efficient site work
Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes