welding/fabricating
Resume:
Josh Butler
404-***-**** (cell) / **********@*****.***
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JOSHUA BUTLER
Brookside, AL 35214
404-***-**** (cell) / **********@*****.***
EDUCATION EXPERTISE
Working knowledge of geometry, weld shrinkage,
Tulsa Welding School September 2014 - February
2015 welding techniques and terminology, metallurgy and
Jacksonville, FL physical properties of metal
Currently in a welder-training program with studies in Ability to select proper wire, shielding gases; set wire
structural, pipe, pipeline and thin metal alloy welding feed speeds and voltage to obtain a balanced arc
processes. Additional training in metal prep, cutting and condition
layout; basic fitting and rigging; pipe takeoffs, and industrial Application of appropriate welding processes to join,
safety practices. surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other
Gardendale High School 2010 - 2014 weldable materials
Gardendale, AL
Welding plate and structural steel in the flat, vertical,
Graduated with honors horizontal, and overhead positions
Three years of welding classes
Working knowledge of welding mathematics
WELDING SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Can interpret and follow blueprints and welding
Tulsa Welding School
diagrams
GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW groove welds
Working knowledge of AWS symbols and specifications
SMAW and GTAW on 5-inch carbon pipe
Proficient in track torch and plasma cutting on various
GTAW on 2-inch pipe with carbon filler wire materials
GTAW on 2-inch pipe with stainless steel filler wire Use hand-operated power tools including grinders,
using drip root technique bevellers, and buffers
GTAW cup walking
Computer literate, working knowledge of basic CAD
6010 downhill welding
Knowledge of basic auto mechanics through training
Gardendale High School and work at Elite Automotive, as well as working on
Entry level, Structural Welding Blueprint Reading personal vehicles
GMAW and SMAW on groove and fillet welds (3 yrs) PERSONAL SKILLS
FCAW on fillet, groove, and pipe welds (3 yrs) Conscientious regarding adherence to quality standards
High-frequency TIG on aluminum, steel, and stainless and safety rules and regulations, including proper usage
steel (1 yr) of PPE
Oxyacetylene welding on thin applications (1yr) Maintains work area in a neat, orderly, and safe condition
Logged approximately 810 welding hours Able to work under pressure and with little supervision
Shop foreman senior year to meet deadlines; good at understanding and solving
fabrication issues
Professional, reliable, and responsible, with strong
AWARDS / MEMBERSHIPS
leadership skills
Outstanding Student Award – Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Uses independent judgment and initiative to complete
GHS 2012-13; 2013-14
American Welding Society projects in a timely manner, without compromising
safety
Able to meet all physical requirements, and can work
outdoors and/or in confined areas on welding
assignments; can obtain and maintain security clearance
if required; available for all shifts, including weekends
and overtime
WORK EXPERIENCE (unpaid) HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Gardendale High School (2010 – 2014) Welding, fishing, hunting, camping, music, playing guitar,
Alabama football, archery, hanging out with friends.
Assisted welding teacher and gained experience by
Josh Butler
404-***-**** (cell) / **********@*****.***
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doing small welding projects around school such as REFERENCES
building playground and athletic equipment, repaired Mr. Timothy Turner
security gates, built barbecues, etc. Welding Instructor, Gardendale HS
Mountain View Golf Course (Summer 2014) *********@*******.***
Assisted family friend with renovation of an old golf 256-***-****
course by helping clean up the course and grounds, Mr. Tommy Bills
which included tree removal, operation and service of Mountain View Golf Course
grass mowers, using a bobcat, and pouring concrete. Owner/Operator
Landscaping (Seasonal, since 2010) 205-***-****
Handled neighborhood landscaping needs, including Mr. Steve Loiselle
lawn care and maintenance, tree removal, lawnmower IDEC Corporation
maintenance and repair, fence repair. Regional Automation Product Specialist
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