Oberet Weeks
Clarksdale,MS
Summary
Dedicated Combination Fabrication Welder with extensive hands on experience in Gig, Tig, Mig, Flux Core and Stick welding. Seeking to take next career step with a respected manufacturer focused on the development of innovative products. Highly skilled in operating wide array of shop and welding tools,schematic interpretation, and material properties of sheet metals. History of success in guiding teams towards the achievement of fabrication project deadlines while improving and sustaining high quality standards.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
US Army Corps Of Engineers
01.2022 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated parts directly from blueprints.
- Welding, torches and gouging
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Passed the 3G and 4G welding tests. 5G pipes
Gig Welder
Mesto Mineral
03.2007 - 10.2016
- Setup equipment and weld parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Prepare broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Laid out, fitted, and fabricated metal components.
- Monitored the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking,distortion, and expansion of materials.
- Following all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Combination Welder
Self Employed
05.2000 - 03.2007
- Read blueprints, drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
Fabrication Welder
Ox-Master
06.1982 - 05.2000
- Laid out,fitted and fabricated metal components.
- Combined welding techniques,knowledge of metallurgy, and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Heated, formed, and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch, and arc welding equipment.
- Position and clamp workpieces together and properly assemble them in jigs and fixtures.
- Precision cut materials with power saws, hands shears, and chipping knives.
- Clean and degrease weld joints and workpieces efficiently.
Education
Certificate - Combination Welding
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS05.1982
Skills
Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed for the job Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges Using mathematics to solve problems
References
Tommy Atwater
Supervisor-Mesto Mineral
662-302-5086
Jason Alexander
Plant Manager-Mesto Mineral
662-627-5292
Dave Dauazz
Supervisor-Mesto Mineral
662-627-5292
Timeline
Welder
US Army Corps Of Engineers
01.2022 - Current
Gig Welder
Mesto Mineral
03.2007 - 10.2016
Combination Welder
Self Employed
05.2000 - 03.2007
Fabrication Welder
Ox-Master
06.1982 - 05.2000
Certificate - Combination Welding
Coahoma Community College
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