Tyrone Shanks
Gering
Summary
Experienced welder with over 2 years of welding experience using a variety of different welding methods, including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and some experience in GTAW. Certification obtained: graduate through WNCC's Welding Technologies program, with certifications in all positions of SMAW, and all positions of FCAW. I am looking to join a growing company with opportunities to improve in all aspects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Field Crew Member
R&C Welding, Fabrication, And Crane
Gering
09.2024 - Current
- Complete delegated tasks that pertain to the specific job at hand.
- Perform welds on a variety of gauged steel using 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and occasionally 6G.
- Weld a variety of pipe sizes using the 5G weld position.
- Inspected equipment before and after each use to ensure it is functioning properly.
- Coordinated with other crews to ensure the timely completion of projects.
- Direct crane/boom operators to safely land a large object into its designated position.
- Operate various pieces of machinery used for job-specific purposes.
- Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment while working in the field.
- Occasionally, perform maintenance work on a piece of equipment or machinery.
Shop Welder
Watsons Welding
Morrill
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Weld routine 1G position welds on float valves using the GMAW welding process.
- Cut and prepare material for welding operations by studying blueprints, drawings, specifications, sketches and templates.
- Fabricate metal components using layout tools, welding equipment, and heavy machinery.
- Maintain a clean working environment ensuring that all safety regulations are adhered to at all times.
- Repair worn or damaged parts of structures, assemblies and fabrication jigs
- Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using clamps or tongs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technologies
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE05-2023
Skills
- Welding Techniques
- Pipe Welding
- Structural Welding
- SMAW
- GMAW
- Communication
- Time management
- Team Oriented
Timeline
Field Crew Member
R&C Welding, Fabrication, And Crane
09.2024 - Current
Shop Welder
Watsons Welding
11.2023 - 09.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technologies
Western Nebraska Community College