Alex Bakker
Bellflower
Summary
Adaptable and self-sufficient welder/deckhand with extensive experience in boat and barge repairs. Diverse problem solving experience across a wide array of industries, from emergency services to maritime construction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Deckhand
SoCal Ship Services
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized MIG and SMAW welding processes to perform repairs and fabrication on marine infrastructure, including boats, barges, and dockside equipment.
- Fabricated and installed drop in/insert pieces, doubler plates, and gussets.
- Retrofitted new hatches on boats and barges
- Repaired aluminum and steel hulled vessels. Repairs included fixing simple cracks, tank repairs, basic plumbing, pipefitting, and other mechanic style work.
- Proficient in Oxy-Acetylene and Plasma Cutting.
- Experienced in rigging loads, conducting crane and lifting operations, forklift certified.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley Christian Highschool
Cerritos, CASkills
- Experienced in working long hours in adverse conditions
- Ability to work with a wide array of people in a problem solving environment
- Equipped with Bobcat 225, Miller 250x, Oxy-Acetylene, Argon, Spoolmate 30a, and more
- Experienced in operating small "tender" style work boats
- Fabrication, fit up, and layout experience
- Familiar with rigging, crane operations, and heavy lifting
- Self-sufficient mindset
Timeline
Welder/Deckhand
SoCal Ship Services
09.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Valley Christian Highschool