Welding Welder

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position that utilizes the skills I have acquired thus far and helps me advance in my career.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 10 years of dedicated experience in welding profession

• Highly skilled in reading sketches and specifications

• Demonstrated ability to calculate exact dimensions to be welded

• Hands on experience in effective use of power and hand tools

• Competent general inspection of weld joints, welding in common welding processes, and proficiency in most areas of general welding and fabrication.

• Uncommon ability to demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 lbs.

• Strong ability to work in high places and confined spaces

WELDING SKILLS

• Cutting Processes

• Flux-Core Arc

• Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting

• Shielded Metal Arc

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Barrios Welding Service – Belle Chasse, LA

Welder February 2013 – Present 45 – 50 hrs/week

• Weld metal and other components to fabricate or repair products

• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions

• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag or spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper, portable grinder or arc-cutting equipment.

• Inspect finished workpiece for conformance to specifications

• Maintain and repair welder and wire feeder as needed

• Move tools and supplies

• Clean workplace

I & I Contract – New Iberia, LA

Welder October 2012 - February 2013 60 hrs/week

• Weld metal and other components to fabricate or repair products

• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions

• Preheat workpiece, using hand torch or heating furnace

• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag or spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper, portable grinder or arc-cutting equipment.

• Inspect finished workpiece for conformance to specifications

• Maintain and repair welder and wire feeder as needed

• Move tools and supplies

• Clean workplace

Treo Staffing – Madisonville, LAWelder September 2011 - October 2012 48 – 60 hrs/week

• Weld metal and other components to fabricate or repair products

• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions

• Position and clamp components for welding purposes • Inspect finished workpiece for conformance to specifications

• Maintain and repair welder and wire feeder as needed

• Move tools and supplies

• Clean workplace

ADM/Artco – Waggaman, LA

Welder/Fitter June 2000 - April 2011 40 – 56 hrs/week

• Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes and increase size of metal parts, using welding equipment

• Connect hoses from hand torch to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders

• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions

• Position and clamp components for welding purposes

• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag or spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper, portable grinder or arc-cutting equipment.

• Inspect finished workpiece for conformance to specifications

• Move tools and supplies

• Clean workplace

EDUCATION

Hahnville High School – Boutte, LA, 1998 – 2001

Lincoln Academy – Houston, TX, 2012

GED

ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Proven ability to use hand and power tools

• Able to comply with standards and procedures of welding

• Proficient in following safe practices

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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