Tamika Gooden
Philadelphia, PA *****
**************@*****.***
Career Goals: Urgenlty seeking employment in an environment in the field of structural, and production, manufacturing fast paste welding. Where there is room and opportunities for growth also. I am interested in traveling as well.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Welder/Fabricator
GMH Associates of America, Inc.-Trenton, NJ
March 2023 to Present
I do structural welding.
I'm responsible for the design, lay out, and fabrication of metal framework for water sewage tank parts like torque cages.
Welding process used on site and in shop are flux core, Mig, and stick 2G, 3G,4G positions.
Welding materials such as steel, carbon steel, stainless steel. Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements Set up components for welding according to specifications cut material with powered saws to match measurements.
Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded Align components using calipers, rulers, measuring tapes etc. and clamp pieces Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety. Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Physical stamina
Attention to detail
Welder/Fabricator
Atkore International Group Inc.( manufacturer)-Philadelphia, PA August 2020 to March 2023
Mig and Tig welding of aluminum, light gauge stainless steel, cable trays Fitter, gas metal arc welding, grinder, iron, metal inert gas, pipeline, railing, spot weld, steel, weld Perform setup, adjustments and operation of welding machines within the department Ability to use basic fabrication tools (i.e. tape measure) Interpret drawings and fabricate based off blueprints Fabricate per customer requirements adhering to specifications Actively participate in Atkore's safety program
Ensure all processes are carried out with the required use of safety controls and PPE
Work overtime as needed
Frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. Welder
Eastern Catalytics-Langhorne, PA
December 2018 to August 2020
Direct fit Mig Welder
Assembly Line Fittings
Understand the set up of each unit
Safely operate machinery
Ability to manufacture good quality product at the set rate of output Ensures that welding equipment is in good and safe working order Demonstrating very strong aptitude for welding fast and accurately Ability to correctly follow and give instructions
General Laborer
Philadelphia Repair Ship yard-Philadelphia, PA
October 2017 to November 2018
Helped assist welders, fire watch, lock out tage out for tanks. Loads vehicles, using handtruck or dolly.
Washes trucks and other vehicles.
Cleans ships, piers, drydocks, and other working areas, using broom and water hose. Opens shipping crates, using hammer and pinch bar. Sorts lumber, metals, and other scrap materials.
Collects and burns trash.
Conveys materials and tools to work site.
Education
Welding Technology
Philadelphia Technician Training Institute - Philadelphia, PA May 2018 to December 2018
High school diploma
PA cyber online charter school - Pennsylvania
January 2004 to June 2007
Skills
• Leadership skills, organized
• Goal Oriented
• Strong Communication skills and able to work well with others
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Welding Fabricating skills
• Blue print reading
• I know how to use a grinder, plasma cutter
• Mig welding and pulse mig
• Tig welding (3 years)
• Blueprint Reading
• Manufacturing
• ASME codes & standards
• Flux welding
• Mechanic Experience
• Stick welding
• Hand tools
• Computer skills
• Burning Torch
• Pipe welding
• Industrial construction
• Communication skills
• Boiler
• Assembly
• SolidWorks
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Crane
• Rigging
• Forklift
• CNC
• Quality Assurance
• Pulse Mig
• Welding
• TIG welding
• Sheet metal
• MIG welding
• Tube bending
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
Certifications and Licenses
Welding Certification
May 2018 to Present
Welding certification
2g 3g 4g 5g 6g
Stick
Mig/pulse Mig
flux Core
Tig welding