Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
LYMAN POORMAN
SKILLS
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• Safety Procedures
• Blueprint Reading
• Gas Metal Arc Welding
• Teamwork and Communication
• Quality Assurance
• Overhead Crane Operation
• Component Fabrication
• Grinding Techniques
• Pipe Beveling
• Welding Positions
• Carbon Arc Gouging
• Plasma Cutting
• Material Handling
• Quality Control
• Welding Codes Compliance
• Stress Relieving
• Equipment Maintenance
• Flux-Cored Arc Welding
• Layout and Marking
• Pipe Alignment
• Oxy-Fuel Cutting
• Purge Welding
• Joint Preparation
• Welding Symbols Interpretation
• Welding Inspection
• Structural Fabrication
• Safety Monitoring
• Stick Welding
• Vertical Welding
• MIG Welding
• Power Tool Operation
• Welding
• Structural Welding
• Pipe Fitting
• Pipe Welding
• Equipment Operation
• Fabrication
• Parts Assembly
Diligent Pipe Welder with deep familiarity of metalworking and welding tools. Bringing 7 years of hands-on experience aligning and positioning pipes and installing and repairing Carbon pipe systems and structures. Productive team player skillful in interpreting blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Fast learner possessing outstanding multitasking and time management abilities. Focused Ironworker with 10 years of experience. Skilled at working with metal and power tools with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism in construction and maintenance situations. Hard-working Ironworker with excellent attendance record and stamina to perform strenuous labor. Personable, used to working outdoors and promoting 10 years of employment operating dangerous equipment safely. Adaptable to all types of situations and works productively with different personalities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem- solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Utility sytem Repairer Operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Focused on completing rigging work to maintain tight deadlines. Works well in both independent and team-based environments. Well-organized and reliable with excellent planning and execution paired with sound safety record. WORK HISTORY
November 2023 - Current
Pipe Welder West States Energy Contractors, Farmington, NM
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
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• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux- cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
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Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
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Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
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Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
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• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools. Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
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Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
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Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
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Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
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Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
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CONTACT
Kayenta, AZ 86033
**********@*****.***
• Stainless Steel Metal Welding
• Hand and Power Tool Operation
• Overhead Welding Position
• Tool Repair and Maintenance
March 2023 - November 2023
Welder/Ironworker/Rigger Foreman Summit Industrial, Rio Rancho, NM Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
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Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
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Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
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Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
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Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
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Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
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Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
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Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
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Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
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Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
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Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
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Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
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Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
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Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
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Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
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• Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty. Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
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• Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements. Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
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Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
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Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
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Operated cranes, hoists and winches to lift, position and place heavy objects.
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Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
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• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
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• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work. Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
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Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
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• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools. February 2022 - March 2023
Welder/Ironworker GBI Industrial, Salmon, ID
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux- cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
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Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
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Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
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Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
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Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
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Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
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Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
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• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications. Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
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Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
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Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
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Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
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Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
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Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
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Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
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Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
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Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
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Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
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Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
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Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
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Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
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• Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers. Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
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Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
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Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
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Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
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Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
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• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
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• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work. Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
•
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
•
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools. Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux- cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
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Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
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Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
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Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
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• Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste. Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
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Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
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Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
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Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
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Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
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Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
•
Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
•
Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
•
Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
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Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
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Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
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Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
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Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
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Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
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Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
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Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
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Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
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• Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty. Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
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• Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements. Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
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Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
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April 2018 - February 2022
Pipe Welder West States Energy Contractors, Farmington, NM Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
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• Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
• Prepared steel components for assembled bent sections and connectors. Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
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• Anchored pieces to fixed structures with bolts and clamps.
• Mobilized and tore down rigs according to safety regulations. Operated cranes, hoists and winches to lift, position and place heavy objects.
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• Monitored pressure and maintained proper fluid and fuel balance.
• Maintained rig engines and motors.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
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• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
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• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement. Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
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Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
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Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
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Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
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Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
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• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
•
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux- cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
•
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
•
Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
•
Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
•
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools. Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
•
Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
•
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
•
Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
•
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
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April 2017 - March 2018
Welder Sundt Construction, Farmington, NM
Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
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Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
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Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
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• Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
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Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
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Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
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Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
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Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
•
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
• Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications. Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
•
Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
•
Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
•
Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
•
Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
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• used rigging and cranes to bull rigg pieces of pipe into place
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
•
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
•
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work. Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
•
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux- cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
•
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
•
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools. Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
•
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
•
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
•
Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
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• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions. Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
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April 2016 - April 2017
Welder Schmueser & Associates Inc, Globe, AZ
January 2008 - March 2016
Welder/Ironworker Ram Enterprises, Payson, AZ
Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
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• this work was installing a SCR into the power plant, coal fired.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
•
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
•
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work. Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux- cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
•
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
•
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools. Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
•
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
•
Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
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• all this work took place at a smelter plant, copper.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
•
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work. Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
•
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
•
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools. Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux- cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
•
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
•
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
•
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
•
Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
•
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions. Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
•
• Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
• Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications. Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
•
Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
•
Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
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June 2007 - January 2008
Ironworker Meridian, Bagdad, AZ
Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
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Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
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Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
•
Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
•
Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
•
Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
•
Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
•
Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
•
Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
•
Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
•
Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
•
Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
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maintenance on conveyor systems, replacing bearings on pulleys, replacing gear boxes,
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Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
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Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
•
Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
•
Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
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Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
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EDUCATION
May 2003
High School Diploma
Monument Valley High School, Kayenta, AZ
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