MARK GIPSON

adm2v9@r.postjobfree.com 316-***-**** Wichita, KS 67203

Summary

Fast learner with leadership skills able to do anything in the shop know how to read weld and blueprints as well as fabricating l

Skills

Pipe welding

TIG welding expert

Flux core (FCAW) welding

Design Interpretation

Brake press operation

Stick Welding

AWS certified

Sheet metal fabrication

Analytical

First Aid/CPR

Problem resolution

Basic math

Data management

Reliable and trustworthy

Troubleshooting

Decision-making

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Experience

Zephyr Products Inc. Leavenworth, KS

Welder

06/1996 - 09/2000

Inspected and repaired components to determine and complete needed corrections.

Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.

Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.

Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.

Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.

Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.

Conducted precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.

Installed fabricated metal components in processing plant by welding.

Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.

Followed all safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.

Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.

Set up and operated stress relief oven adhering to welding procedure parameters.

Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.

Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.

Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.

Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.

Dismantled and assembled wellhead equipment.

Handled equipment and materials following protocols for safe and cost-effective production.

Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.

Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.

Created precision pieces using application of electrode and gun along weld line.

Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces.

Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.

Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.

Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.

Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.

Education and Training

Washington High School Kansas City, KS

1981

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