Former Structural Welder With Data Entry Expertise

Heidi Witherow

Leesville, SC ***** +1-864-***-**** *****.*****@*****.***

Professional Summary

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Work Experience

Welder/ Fabricator/ Designer

High-D-zynZ Pelzer, SC

August 2016 to Present

Repairs, Fabrication (both metal and wood), Metal Art, custom Duties: Repair metal structures, trailers, farm equipment etc.; Fabrication of gates, custom fabrication; build and finish wood / metal furniture from start to finish/ mural painting Structural Welder/ fabricator

Trinity steel Williamston, SC

February 2025 to April 2025

Fabrication of Steel for pole barns, Warehouses and other commercial sized builds. GMAW process on all steel, use of hand torch, mag drill and all basic hand tools and shop equipment standard in metal fabrication. Follow blueprints to be within 1/8 tolerance over all. Operation of all machinery, lulls & forklifts. Maintenance on all equipment done weekly. This was a temporary employment opportunity.

Welder/Fabricator/Trailer mechanic

B&E trucks and Equipment Cayce, SC

August 2024 to December 2024

Complete rebuilds and modification to semi truck chassis. Repair damage to trailers and components of trailers. Remove service truck beds to install on other trucks. Custom fabrication of parts on trucks. Welding all things concerning trucks and trailers.

Structural Welder

Kudzu staffing co Piedmont, SC

April 2024 to May 2024

Temporary assignment for repair of newly constructed water retention tank at ReWa water treatment plant. SMAW welding, oxy/acetylene torch, preheat steel, repair welds, in field fabrication of new steel components making up the roof of dome tank. Contracted to SEC till job completion. Welder/Fitter (Temporary assignment)

Aerotek contractor for Steelworks Powdersville, SC January 2024 to April 2024

Layout, fit up, tack and weld steel structures for new BMW plant build . Full penetration welds, use of ceramic, open face roots, back gouging, over head cranes, rigging, production welding. 1/16" flux core & 1/16" metal core wire FCAW process. Structural components such as columns, trusses, jack trusses. Use of jigs and hand tools, grinders, pneumatic die grinders, needle scalars. Constantly moving from work area to work area, had to be able to adapt to the different weld machines and their running abilities. Production welding . Pulse MIG welder

Ushers Machine and Tool (Aalberts surface technologies machining solutions) Greer, SC September 2023 to December 2023

Temporary employment, hired to do all Mi Pulse MIG welding for Tig shop. Using a turn table make precision welds on components for GE turbines. Electronic cleaning of steel, operated Automated GTAW robotic welder. Welding Supervisor

Engineered Systems Inc Greer, SC

April 2023 to August 2023

FCAW, GMAW welding processes

Fabrication of structural components of over head crane systems. Fabrication of columns, channel caps, runways and custom metal lifting systems. Follow blueprints to specifications and remaining within 1/16" tolerances throughout job completion.

Track of all inventory, labeling, measuring, and marking of all steel shipments. Utilize employees skill sets to delegate responsibility accordingly time and cost effectiveness. Leed with a encouraging and positive attitude with an open door policy. Resolve all production issues and engineering errors found in the manufacturing process. Working directly with engineer department and given authority to decide of weld size given the perimeters and specs of the structures being manufactured. Train employees and teach time effective techniques that I have acquired throughout my career. Quality control of all welds, fit - ups and finished products to ensure we produced the most top quality product possible for our clients.

Welder/Fabricator/Maintenance

Vulcan Materials Company Liberty, SC

January 2022 to March 2023

Repair all metal components within the Quarry Mine to insure there is no plant downtime, maintenance Duties: SMAW, FCAW, Acetylene Welding, Carbon Arc Gouging, Acetylene Torch, Propane Torch, Plasma cutter, pneumatic tools, Engineering and design of special tools and components per job, Prepare and Pulleys/ conveyors/ wash screens. Over head Crane operation, Backhoe certified, Lull certified, repairing of quarry mobile equipment (haul trucks, rock drills, trackhoes, etc) Welder/Fitter/Leadman

HARSCO RAIL CORP West Columbia, SC

August 2019 to October 2022

Fitter / Welder, responsible for reading blueprints and laying out and fabricating all components in accordance with auto- cad blueprints designed by engineer.

Duties: GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, arc gouging, cutting torch, plasma cutter, stud gun, pneumatic tools

(sanders, die grinders, grinders). Read blueprints and fit by hand or use of numerous jigs, metal components as specified by engineer prints, using both metric and imperial measurements, both decimal point and fraction figures. Use of overhead cranes and Gantry cranes. Stationed in both cab fabrication and railway, utilizing my skills and experience to correctly build projects assigned in a fast and safe manner. Using Kronos to locate specific parts, clarify parts of blueprints and to track and close out all work orders as well as work preformed on a daily basis.

Structural Welder (Journeyman)

TRADESMEN INTERNATIONAL West Columbia, SC

September 2016 to August 2019

Contracted for a multitude of jobs as a Journeyman Welder (Structural/Fabrication/Iron) at numerous job locations, required ability to change jobs and maintaining productivity and professionalism Duties: fit weld, layout steel according to blueprints, locate engineering conflicts; field fabrication, troubleshoot and execute task corrective to complete the job regardless of situation, weld multi-processes as required per site

(SMAW, GMAW), multiple metal welding and fabrication (carbon, stainless, duplex, aluminum); adapting to different job requirements and skill levels within my craft to complete work assignments without supervision Welder / Mechanic 1- Turbine Mechanic Assistant

FIELD CORE- subsidiary of GE Tampa, FL

January 2017 to June 2019

Repairs, general maintenance, shutdowns

Duties: Repair and general maintenance of turbines and other G.E. machines; welding damaged or broken components; operation of pneumatic and power tools; troubleshooting internal issues of equipment; cleaning and replacement of components on all equipment assigned

Structural Welder

FLUOR / CB&I Jenkinsville, SC

October 2014 to August 2016

VC SUMMER Nuclear Power Plant

Duties: Multi-weld processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW) ; perform quality welds to pass all inspections -VT, PT, MT, UT- ; follow WPS to weld requirements as stated ; blueprint reading of work package work is being completed in ; keep proper documentation of each weld, filler material, and formal weld docs for the NRC ; daily inspection of all cords, lids, tools, &; PPE to properly and safely complete work tasks ; Fabrication ; Acetylene torch, operation of all power tools needed for job (grinders, mag drill, die grinder, etc.) ; mapping completed weld from elevation points within containment unit Additional training: Fall protection; Confined space; GHS; JSA; Fire watch; safety response team Project Designer/ Fabricator/ Welder

College of Charleston Charleston, SC

June 2014 to October 2014

Design and create stands and supports for a whale evolution exhibit that is the only one of that type worldwide Duties: GMAW, Personally responsible for the design, fabrication, and completion of each fossil display

(solo project), handle fossils dating from 47 mil years to modern day as well as during fabrication of stands; construct steel display stands to soundly support the fossils at exact height, angle, and position of all fossils per group, designed all sound structures while exposing bare minimum of steel stand, successfully completed with very impressive results, designed and built a one of a kind complete whale fossil display that is suspended minimally showing supporting structure; Painted dated fossils where model mold was used to hold the pieces together forming a complete part of the skeleton, covering the mold and look as real bone, built fossil turtle stands for suspension exposing very minimal steel; completion of project well before projected deadline; operated hand torch, designed jigs, power tools needed to successfully complete the job Boilermaker / Welder

FISHER TANK Chester, PA

September 2013 to June 2014

Industrial construction storage facilities and plants (oil, chemical, gas, etc) Duties: FCAW & SMAW welding; perform quality welds subjected to multiple mandatory inspections (VT, UT, Vacuum, Hydro, Helium, Pressure & Dye testing) ; Field Fabrication; Repair failed welds; operator of LULL, JLG, SCISSOR lift, Forklift, company vehicles; Disassemble scaffolding safely without injury or damage to the tank; inspect and fix any damage to the structure due to temporary attachments;

Operation of all power tools, hand tools, Acetylene torch; Assisted with company files and important paperwork; Assisted in all testing of the tank

Additional Training: Vacuum test company certified; Fall Protection; 10 Osha class; Hole watch; Confined Space; Hazardous chemical/gases; Aerial lift/ Lull certifications Shop Leadman-Structural Welder/ Welder Fabricator / Ironworker PARKER RIGGING CO North Charleston, SC

November 2011 to September 2013

Commercial Steel Erection, Fabrication Shop, Crane company Duties: SMAW, GMAW welding, Steel Erection, Ironworker, Shop Welder, operating all shop equipment

(shears, brake, finger brake, ironworker, drill press, bandsaw, plasma torch, overhead crane) Acetylene torch, operation of all power tools/hand tools to do the task at hand, Production welding, Forklift operator, Lull/JLG/ Scissor lift operator, Flagger, Rigger certification, Industrial painting, restoration of historical sites, Demolition, Railcar tie downs and ship burn offs of nuclear reactor/turbines/other mechanical components being shipped to Jenkinsville, SC site, follow blueprints

Additional Training: Rigging certification, Aerial lift certification (Scissor/telescopic), Fall protection, Hilti DX460 certified, Hilti Adhesive Anchors training

Marine Welder

Detyens Shipyard North Charleston, SC

June 2011 to September 2011

Industrial Shipyard, Repairs/rebuild Cargo/Crew ships and New Construction/Repair barges Duties: FMAC & SMAW welding; Repair damage on vessels or regular maintenance on ships; assisted on new construction/ fabrication of barge, Acetylene torch, plasma cutter, back gouge, operation of all power tools/hand tools required for the job

Welder/Fabricator/Fitter

Education

Turbine Mechanic Maintenance school (Certificate)

GENERAL ELECTRIC HEADQUARTERS AND TRAINING CENTER Houston, TX June 2018 to July 2018

Metal Fabrication and welding (Apprenticeship)

Flordia Department of labor Tallahassee, FL

January 2009 to May 2011

College prep studies (New Cumberland)

Oak Glen High School New Cumberland, WV

1993 to 1998

Trade school

Skills

Machine calibration Non-destructive testing Hazardous waste management Infection prevention management Hazardous material handling Carbon steel Ultrasonic testing Welding equipment maintenance Robotic welding Recycling Computer skills Disinfecting surfaces Visual inspection for quality control Fire safety procedures Machine operation - Machine operation experience (1-2 years) Pressure washers Sanitizing surfaces Penetrant testing technique Flux-cored welding Gas metal arc welding Lubrication Assembly drawings Machine drilling Welding tables Artist Welding Welding clamps Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Computer operation Sheet metal fabrication Welding inspection Blueprint dimension interpretation Supervisor experience Calipers Office cleaning Automotive service record keeping Structural steel fabrication Team leadership Service writing Writing skills Precision measuring instruments Crew management Backhoe Operation Process improvement Customer support Sheet metal Delivery driver experience Cutting torches Root cause analysis Fabricator experience Welding machines OEM Client relationship development Floor cleaning chemicals Equipment operator (lull, jlg, ect) Welding troubleshooting Customer communication Plastics Detail drawing interpretation Math Management Mechanical knowledge Blueprint Reading Geometry Iron work Restoration Industry Experience Multiprocess welder Cleaning surfaces Proper waste disposal Product demos Destructive testing Machine inspection Window cleaning tools Angle grinders Metal fabrication Mops Vacuum cleaners Oxy-fuel welding CNC lathe Lifts and hoists Staff supervision Hand tools ASME codes & standards Cutting Shop math Computer literacy Customer relationship building Territory sales Carpet cleaning chemicals Mechanical troubleshooting Construction Algebra ASME Section IX Supervising experience Machine maintenance Team management Bolting fabrication technique Dusting Kronos Manual transmission Welding torches Office building cleaning experience Welding repair Press brake machine Mopping Industrial facility cleaning experience Customer service Cleaning - Cleaning experience (1-2 years) Stick welding Professionalism Quality control MIG welding FCAW -SS Bathroom cleaning Air brake Communication skills Truck delivery

(delivery method) Micrometer Heavy Equipment Operation Basic math Pulse MiG welding Processing cash transactions Dealership experience Auto service management Retail store cleaning experience Steam cleaners CNC grinding machine Quality Inspection Nickel alloy Identifying materials in blueprints Vacuuming Manufacturing Personal protective equipment

(PPE) use Cleaning carts Brazing CNC drilling machine operation AWS D1.2 Machining Chemical handling safety procedures FCAW Blueprint section views Carpet cleaning Copper OSHA Trash removal Power tools Mechanical blueprint interpretation Interpreting technical drawings AWS D1.1 standards Glass cleaning chemicals Forklift Aluminum All-purpose cleaning chemicals Assembler experience Air quality control Magnesium Mild steel Disinfectant cleaning chemicals Plasma arc welding (PAW) Tape measure proficiency Safe work practices Clerical experience Drilling (cutting method) Microsoft Office Hydraulics Assembly line Plasma Cutting Blueprint reading Facilities Maintenance Smaw welding Organizational skills Equipment Repair Mechanic Experience Ariel lift Radiographic testing technique Fabrication shop experience Orbital welding Welding positioners Leadership Reading weld symbols Mechanical Knowledge TIG welding Continuous improvement Pressure washing Concrete finishing Construction management software Residential cleaning Window cleaning Specialty cleaning chemicals Data entry Plasma cutters Isometric drawings Cast iron Grinding machine operation Rigging Microsoft Excel Metal riveting Industrial equipment troubleshooting Stainless steel Saws Fabrication - Fabrication experience (16-20 years) Sawing Degreasing cleaning chemicals Sanitizing chemicals Emergency response procedures Brooms Mechanical fabrication Quality Assurance Welder experience Task prioritization Tapping fabrication technique AWS Attention to detail Cutting machines Assembly Corrective maintenance operations Grinding English Crane Safety standards in production Pest control procedures Slip and fall prevention Certifications and Licenses

Aerial Lift Certification

Confined Space Certification

Scissor Lift Certification

SRT (safety response training) certified

Magnese certified (welding)

SMAW, FCAW, FCAW-SS, GMAW, GMAW-P, MCAW Certification, various alloys, all unlimited thickness, all position

Asme 1x certification

Ariel lift certification

Welding Certification

OSHA 10

Driver's License

Non-CDL Class C

AWS D1.1

Pallet Jack Certification

OSHA 30

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Forklift Certification

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

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