AUSTIN BARKER
Riverside
Summary
Dedicated welder with over 5 years of experience in metalworking and welding techniques, seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and opportunities for growth. Expertise in MIG and TIG welding, complemented by a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and precision. Known for reliability and professionalism in high-pressure environments, consistently meeting production goals while adapting to evolving project demands. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, ensuring high-quality results in dynamic settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Treatment Specialist/Welding Fabricator
Applied Medical
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine water quality tests to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored and adjusted chemical dosing systems for optimal treatment efficiency.
- Developed maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability, performance, and managed inventory levels of chemicals and other essential materials, preventing shortages that could compromise operations or lead to costly downtime.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to ensure structural integrity.
- Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex fabrication challenges, driving effective solutions and outcomes.
Welder/Fitter
Flowdynamics
Ontario, CA
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Sheet Metal Installer
Armstrong And Acebes
Norco, CA
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts.
- Conducted operational checks of ducts and other sheet metal installations to determine product quality.
- Planned and coordinated tasks and determined correct amount of material required to complete assignments.
- Tended cutoff saws, presses and forming machines.
- Worked with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.
- Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
- Drilled and punched holes in metal for screws, bolts and rivets quickly and efficiently.
Sheet Metal Duct Installer
Iron Mechanical
Fountain Valley, CA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Used red/green tin snips and crimpers to shape metal material over blocks and other structures.
- Operated equipment to maneuver completed units into position for installation.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Nailed and welded pieces into place by securing paneled edges and machine-made molding to structures.
Sheet Metal Installer
Pacific Rim Mechanical
Santa Ana, CA
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Coordinated and assembled ducts, hoods and other sheet metal products.
- Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
- Maneuvered, installed and anchored completed units into proper positions.
- Tended cutoff saws, presses and forming machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ramona High School
Riverside, CA06-2016
Skills
- TIG and MIG Welding Expertise
- Fire Suppression Methods
- Workpiece Examinations/Process Monitoring
- Calculations and Measurements
- Wire Feed Machines
- Metal Shaping Machines
- Overhead Hoists
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Pipefitting
- Parts Fabrication
- Chemical feed system operation
- Safe Work Practices
Certification
- Fork Lift Operator
- Boom Lift
- Scissor Lift
- Rigging
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Water Treatment Specialist/Welding Fabricator
Applied Medical
09.2024 - Current
Welder/Fitter
Flowdynamics
11.2021 - 02.2024
Sheet Metal Installer
Armstrong And Acebes
10.2020 - 11.2021
Sheet Metal Duct Installer
Iron Mechanical
08.2019 - 05.2020
Sheet Metal Installer
Pacific Rim Mechanical
08.2016 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Ramona High School