LAWRENCE A PETTY

**** ********** **** #**, ******* TX 77042

Home: 713-***-**** - acqra6@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking an entry level position that utilizes my welding and cutting skills. Thorough understanding of basic weldingconcepts and their applications. Adept at performing basic welding functions as well as operating power equipment,grinders and other related tools.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDINGFLUX-CORED ARC WELDINGGAS METAL ARC WELDINGGAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDINGBRAZING WELDINGOXYFUEL GAS CUTTINGOXYACETYLENE CUTTING

WELDING SKILLS AQUIRED WHILE STUDYING

Cutting work pieces, using powered saws, hand shears and chipping knivesProficient in the use of welding equipmentIgniting torches, adjusting valves, amperage or voltage to get desired flameLearned differences in welding including: Stick, Mig, Tig and Flux CoreUnderstand HSE safe working practices and proceduresUnderstand importance of keeping work station in a clean safe condition

KEY COMPETENCIES

Able to work in confined spacesAble to follow drawings and instructionsAble to lift up to 50 lbsAble to endure noise, fumes, dust and bad weather

Experience

August 2002 to Current

Verizon Wireless Houston, TX

Education

Houston Community College Stafford, TXKansas University Lawrence, KS

Certifications

Certificate in Entry Level WeldingOSHA 10 Certification

References

Mr. Ovie Cade, HCC Welding InstructorOvie.Cade@hccs.edu713-718-8104