DonEdward L. Whitfield
Oklahoma City, OK 73110
Phone: 580-***-****
Alt. Phone: 469-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
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Objective
Seeking challenging Welding or related industrial position that allows me
to use my skills and abilities in an intense welding environment. Skilled
Certified Pipe Welder, also experienced in Pipeline, Structural, SMAW,
GTAW, GMAW, FCAW.
Summary of Qualifications
Technical:
Utilize E-6010, E-7018 E-7024, E-308, E-309L, ER4043 & ER6061 rods &
electrodes
Weld structural steel in the following positions: 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F, 1G, 2G,
3G, & 4G
Weld plate & structural steel in accordance with ASME Section IX & AWS
DI.I
Weld aluminum and stainless steel in accordance with Military Standard
1595-
Cut, prepare & fit segments of carbon steel pipe, plate, and structural
metal
Weld 2"-6" pipe in accordance with ASME Section IX & API 1104 and in
positions: 2G, 5G, & 6G
Air Carbon Arc Gouging
Watts Beveling Machines
Oxyfuel-Hand Torches & Plasma Arc Cutting Torch
Interpersonal:
Hard working and reliable employee that works well individually or as
part of a team.
Learns new tasks rapidly and performs effectively in pressure situations.
Adheres to safety guidelines, able to prioritize projects, and meet
production standards.
Possesses excellent mechanical abilities and industrial skills.
Work Experience
Welder II (9/2013 - 12/2013)
Klein Productions, Jacksonville, TX
. Operated safety equipment and used safe work habits.
. Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
. Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bended, grounded or bolted component
parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
Code Welder (5/2013 - 9/2013)
Challenger Process Systems, Troup, TX
. Operated safety equipment and used safe work habits.
. Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
. Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bended, grounded or bolted component
parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
Pipe Welder (4/2013 - 4/2013)
Ricon, Crossett, AR
. Operated safety equipment and used safe work habits.
. Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
. Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and
notified supervisors.
Code Welder (1/2013 - 4/2013)
Superior Fabrication Inc., Ada, OK
. Operated safety equipment and used safe work habits.
. Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
. Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bended, grounded or bolted component
parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
Pipefitter (3/2012 - 7/2012)
Local 344, Oklahoma City, OK
. Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or
tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
. Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment,
according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering,
or threading joints.
.Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as
saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
Welder (3/2011 - 6/2011)
Mertz Manufacturing LLC, Ponca City, OK
. Operated safety equipment and used safe work habits.
. Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
. Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and
notified supervisors
Welder (8/2010 - 11/2010)
HMT, Blackwell, OK
. Operated safety equipment and used safe work habits.
. Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
. Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bended, grounded or bolted component
parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
Certified Welder (5/2008 - 10/2009)
Ratliff Inc., Ponca City, OK
. Operated safety equipment and used safe work habits.
. Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
. Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and
notified supervisors.
Welder (3/2008 - 5/2008)
AmeriResource, Okc, OK
. Ignited torches or started power supplies and struck arcs by touching
electrodes to metals being welded, completed electrical circuits.
. Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid
overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of
material.
. Recognized, set up, and operated hand and power tools common to the
welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding
equipment.
Bagrunner (3/2006 - 3/2007)
Will Rogers Airport, Oklahoma City, OK
. Transfered luggage, trunks, and packages to and from rooms, loading
areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals, by hand or using baggage
carts.
. Greeted incoming guests and escorted them to their rooms.
. Received and marked baggage by completing and attaching claim checks.
Education
Vocational Certificate or Credential
Moore/Norman Tech
Norman, OK
Welding Diploma
Vocational Training
Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK
Welding Diploma
College
Cowley College
Arkansas City, KS
Welding Degree
College
Cowley College
Arkansas City, KS
(NDT) classes I have taken, Intro to NDT, Visual Inspection, Codes &
Practices, Industrial materials, and Blueprint reading.
Additional Qualifications
Oklahoma Steam Card
CareerTech
Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
Moore Norman Technology Center
05/16/2008
References
Gil Lenker
Welding Instructor
Norman, OK
Phone: 405-***-****
Relationship: Student
Stacy Ubanks
Welding Instructor
Tulsa, OK
Phone: 918-***-****
Relationship: Student
Kate Andres
Welding Instructor
Tulsa, OK
Phone: 903-***-****
Relationship: Student