SAW,flux core,mig welder

WILLIAM G REID

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BAYTOWN, TX *****

281-***-**** ( Cell )

281-***-**** ( Cell )

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Career Objectives

Seeking employment where i can utilize my skills and experience as a Welder for further opportunities and advancement with a stable company.

Summary of Qualifications

*Five years welding experience with skills in Flux Core, MIG, Sub Arc, stick, plasma

*Worked on structural, pipe mills, carbon steel, aluminum

*Certified MIG Welder

Work History

Sep 17, 2009 JSW Steel - Baytown, Texas

S.A.W. Welder (O.D. Welder)

Operate and maintain submerged arc welder. Follow all S.O.P. 's and weld 40ft. joints of pipe to customer specifications.

Apr 15, 2009 - Apr 30, 2009 GROUP CONTRACTORS LLC

WELDER

fabricate and weld large angles to strengthen administration building to withstand 120mph wind gusts(hurricane proof),using GMAW welding procedures,also the use of certain power tools to fabricate parts

Dec 15, 2008 - Mar 16, 2009 Alternative Containment Systems, Inc - South Houston, Texas

MIG Welder/Fabricator

Worked as a welder on an assembly line for a company that manufactures large storage containers for the United States Military. Assembled the roofs by Mig welding large carbon beams together, then welding aluminum sheet metal to the structure as a base. Using 7” to 4” grinders and sanders to clean parts and eliminate defects for product to be painted. Used a cutting torch and measuring tape to perfect assembly to no less than 3/16th off of being square. Followed blue print instructions and maintained high momentum while performing quality workmanship to push product.

Oct 28, 2008 - Dec 04, 2008 Cryogenic Vessel Alternatives - Mont Belvieu, Texas

MIG, Sub Arc, Flux Core Welder

Usage of welding techniques such as; mig, tig, flux core, stainless wire and sub arc, to build pressurized tank vessels. Following blue prints and S.O.P.s, fabricated parts made of carbon and aluminum steel to meet vendor requirements. Fit beveled rings together that are 10 feet in diameter and 8 feet long within 3/16th of perfect ovality to create the core vessel. Operated overhead cranes, sub arc machines and plasma cutting machines to place and perfect vessels for tralerization. Performed the OD and ID repairs by gouging and tig heating for acceptable x-ray results.

Jun 24, 2007 - Oct 05, 2008 JSW Steel - Baytown, Texas

Welding Supervisor

Supervise a crew of up to 30 welders on various equipment in the tack welding, ID, OD, and repair rack sections. Ensured proper momentum is established for customer pipe order satisfaction. Manage the welding of large diameter pipe at 42 feet in length. Oversaw the pipe tracking and that all S.O.P.s were followed through to eliminate defects. Personally hired and let go personnel and mastered all areas and equipment. Maintained safety regulations and standards for all personnel in my department.

Jul 29, 2006 - Jun 04, 2007 Union Tank Car Co - Channelview, Texas

Sub Arc Welder

Operated an inner diameter and outer diameter sub arc welding machine for a 24 hour operation to produce pressure tank cars. Responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the machine to ensure job order completions were met on time. Personally applied tabs and performed welding repairs with the use of a flux core welder. Arc gouge and grinded on all pressure cars to minimize inadequate penetrations, lack of fusions, cracks, gas and pinholes.

May 24, 2004 - Jul 03, 2006 Saw Pipes USA Inc. - Baytown, Texas

Sub Arc, OD, ID Welder

Operated an outer diameter, 3 wire, sub arc welding machine for a fast and high production rate in a 24 hour based operation. Observed weld by utilizing the computer graphs and scope reports to efficiently and effectively prevent discontinuity without hindering production operations. Performed the welding repairs using shield arc welding and arc gouging for consumer demands by strict SOP standards.

Education

Ball High School

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Graduated: Yes

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