Objective

To obtain a position as a Professional Welder or Professional Welder w/Pipefitting where I can utilize my knowledge, skills and abilities to benefit a growing organization

Used the Following Welding Processes Prepared & Cut Metal with

GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG & HF TIG) Plate & Pipe Beveling Machines

SMAW-Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) Hand Torches & Grinders

GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Air Carbon Arc Gouging

FCAW-Flux Core Arc Welding Plasma Arc

Work History

Iron Forge Metal Works. Welder Fabricator Supervisor

Jacksonville, FL January 2024-Present

Lead welder, handling jobs, giving weld test, and training new welders

Handle payroll sheets

Fabricating stairs, rail, wall rails, landings, columns, and any other things required for the assembly

QC all work before leaving tables to paint

Fix all problem that come up with equipment such as Welding machines, saws piece Fabricating, and any other things the bosses ask of me.

Coping pipes for fit ups.

Frattle Stairs and Rails. Welder Fabricator

Jacksonville, FL. March 2021- December 2023

Assistant Shop Foreman

Lead welder, handle prints and quality checks on items going out the shop

Handle payroll time cards at the pay period

Fabricating stairs, stair rails, wall rails, landings, columns, and other misc. items.

Check all work before it is sent to the site

Give prints and work orders to other welders when needed

Repair problems to items when needed before it leaves the factory

Tulsa Welding School Welder/Pipefitter Trainee

Jacksonville, FL February 2020 – December 2020

Utilized assorted 6010, 7018, 7024 electrodes, wire diameters, and ER70S, 309L filler metals

Welded mild steel pipe, plate & structural steel in accordance with AWS D1.1 codes and standards

Skilled in basic fitting & piping system layouts and able to interpret blueprints and welding diagrams

Welded plate & structural steel in the flat, vertical, horizontal & overhead positions

Welded stainless steel & aluminum in accordance with Military Standard 1595-A

Welded 2”-8” pipe in the 2G, 5G, & 6G positions and welded larger diameter piping per standard API 1104

Ran overlapping beads; performed butt, fillet, socket & groove welds

Measured, cut, prepared & fitted segments of pipe & structural steel

Used GTAW (TIG & HF TIG), SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW Welding Processes

Prepared & Cut Metal with Plate & Pipe Beveling Machines, Hand Torches & Grinders, Air Carbon Arc Gouging, and Plasma Arc, and Common Hand Tools and Pneumatics

Worked under the direction and guidance of a journeyman welder or welder instructor to increase proficiency with welding trade methods and techniques

Assisted journeymen welder or instructor with adjusting equipment controls and positioning work pieces prior to welding or flame cutting

Experienced maintaining pre-heat and interpass temperatures

Experienced selecting the proper welding methods, welding machines, and materials to perform common welding tasks or assignments

Experienced using jigs and fixtures commonly used for welding/fabricating

Experienced with obeying fire safety and prevention rules in regards to personnel and shop safety

Experienced interpreting blueprints for development, layout, fabrication and installation of piping components such as piping runs, fittings, and valves

Experience with piping systems and piping supports and fabricating piping assemblies by cutting, bending, brazing and beveling

Experienced manufacturing jigs and fixtures to hold piping components being worked

Experience cutting pipe for assembly with threaded and soldered/brazed pipe joints

Experienced in distinguishing the difference between common piping materials such as copper, steel, and CRES

Knowledgeable in the various schedules and classes of piping

Worked under the direction and guidance of a journeyman pipefitter or pipefitter instructor to increase proficiency with the pipefitting trade methods and techniques

Assisted journeymen pipefitter or instructor with adjusting equipment controls and positioning work pieces prior to fitting up for welding or brazing/silver soldering

Assisted journeymen pipefitters or instructors with troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting piping assemblies and components

People Ready On Contract Construction Worker

Johnson City, TN February 2019 - Present

Demolished and prepared construction sites for building projects

Delivered materials

Using machines and hand and power tools

Assisted specialized workers and cleaned job sites

Perkins Lead Cook

Johnson City, TN March 2017 - December 2018

Cooked custom orders

Cleaned the grill and kitchen area

Performed daily paperwork and inventory

Bo Jangles Co-Manager

Greenville, TN January 2015 - January 2016

Performed either opening and closing duties of store 5 days a week

Ensured all products were available for customers

Made sure that all cash registers were working and appropriately stocked

Delegated tasks to team members

Documented/recorded all sales expenditures for the day

Huddle House Assistant Manager/Cook

Martin, TN January 2011 - July 2014

Cooked custom orders

Cleaned the grill and kitchen area

Performed daily paperwork inventory

Carried out bank errands as needed

Addressed both employee and customer concerns and ensured all parties were satisfied

Education

TWS Jacksonville Professional Welding Diploma

Jacksonville, FL 2020

Lincoln trail Community College Associates of Arts and Science

Robinson, IL 2010

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