Contract Welder
COLBY HUNT
AMA Energy Rentals Ltd.
Grande Prairie,AB
19
Years of experience
As an experienced and versatile contract welder I am seeking casual and or full time employment. I am a very dependable person and take pride in my commitment to precision and quality in all projects. I'm Skilled in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, and SMAW welding, ensuring durability and reliability of finished products. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting project requirements and deadlines.
Work History
Contract Welder
1 Year 5 Months- Truck and trailer repair.
- Custom Fab.
- Heavy equipment repair.
Contract Welder
7 Years 8 Months- Welder and Millwright Work.
- Collaborated with fabrication teams to complete assemblies and meet production requirements.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Rebuild or fix whatever was needed.
- Pipe welding
- Pipe fitting
- Iron Working
Contract Welder
7 Years 2 Months- Truck and trailer repair.
- Welding and custom fab.
- Arc gouging and Lancing.
- Maintained truck fleet.
- Repaired equipment when damaged.
Contract Welder
1 Year 8 Months- Interpreted blueprints and welding symbols to fabricate parts to specification.
- Portable welding work mainly.
- Constructed bucket elevators and built distribution chutes along with piping.
- Built custom belt conveyors.
- Worked a lot with Frac Sand Machinery.
Contract Welder
3 Years- Custom Fab.
- Conveyor rebuilds.
- Weekend Shutdown repairs.
- Welding and Millwrighting.
Contract Welder
1 Year 6 Months- Inspected truck fleet and equipment, identified repair requirements, and completed needed maintenance work.
- Managed custom truck and trailer modification projects.
- Performed MIG, TIG, and stick welding on steel, aluminum, and stainless materials.
- Inspected welds for defects and corrected alignment issues.
Contract Welder
1 Year- Interpreted blueprints and weld symbols to execute precise MIG, TIG, and stick weld procedures.
- Fabricated structural components from material using cutting, fitting, and welding equipment.
- Silica Sand Can Modifications.
- Frac Unit Modifications.
- Stainless steel Piping.
- Custom Fab.
Journeyman Welder
1 Year 9 Months- Custom Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Pipe welding
- Oilfield/Rig welding
- Trailer Repair & Modifications
- Truck rig-ups
- Shop Supervisor
Journeyman Welder
9 Months- Custom Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Stick welding
- Oilfield/Rig welding
- Trailer Repair & Modifications
- Truck rig-ups
- Numerous welding projects/jobs
Journeyman Welder
11 Months- Operated portable welding truck to complete on-site welding tasks.
- Completed commercial and industrial welding projects involving structural fabrication and on-site installation.
- Coordinated with production teams to resolve fit-up issues and maintain workflow schedule adherence.
Journeyman Welder
4 Months- Custom Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Portable welding
- Trailer Repair & Modifications
- Truck rig-ups
Journeyman Welder
2 Years 11 Months- Custom Fabrication
- Structural welding
- MIG and SMAW welding processes for production work.
- Performed trailer repair and modifications to maintain equipment performance and reliability.
- Coordinated truck rig-ups to ensure timely readiness and safe configuration.
- Coordinated complete knodwell rig-up setups , connections, and pre-operation checks.
- Performed winch tractor rig-ups to support field operations.
- Performed routine general shop work activities, including inspection, handling of materials, and completion of assigned shop tasks.
3rd Year Welder
1 Year 1 Month- Performed structural welding and fabrication on crane components, frames, and support assemblies.
- Inspected welds for quality, alignment, and compliance with safety and specification requirements.
- Operated MIG, TIG, and stick welding equipment to support repair and fabrication tasks.
- Collaborated with mechanics to troubleshoot equipment issues and complete repairs.
- Truck and Crane rig ups.
1st and 2nd Year Welder
2 Years 3 Months- Welded sheet metal components using MIG, TIG, and SMAW processes to meet fabrication specifications.
- Read blueprints and shop drawings to assemble parts accurately for custom metalwork projects.
- TIG welding for custom aluminum boxes and canopies, ensuring accurate fit-up and a clean weld.
- TIG, Stick welding on variety of stainless projects to support fabrication requirements.
Education
High School Graduate
Journeyman Welder Certification
CWB Certification
B Pressure Certification
Smallbore Ticket
H2S Alive
First Aid
Aerial Work Platform Training
- Fall Arrest
- TDG and WHMIS
Skills
Independent work habits.
Safety compliance.
Multiple welding equipment operation.
Works well under pressure.
Layout and fitting.
Critical thinking.
Heavy Equipment repair.
Pipe welding.
Arc gouging and Lancing.
Welding project coordination.
Mechanically inclined.
Attention to detail.
Leadership skills.
Timeline
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AMA Energy Rentals Ltd.
05.2025 - 10.2026Read More
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Profix Industrial Inc.
07.2023 - 03.2025Read More
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T-Ruckin Oilfield Services
12.2021 - 06.2023Read More
Contract Welder
Mach Industrial LTD.
05.2021 - 05.2024Read More
Contract Welder
Raiwet Enterprises LTD.
02.2019 - 10.2026Read More
Contract Welder
Trident Oilfield Services
02.2018 - 04.2025Read More
Contract Welder
Alloy Industries
02.2018 - 02.2019Read More
Journeyman Welder
Royal T Fabrication
05.2016 - 02.2018Read More
Journeyman Welder
Weldtech. Services
08.2015 - 05.2016Read More
Journeyman Welder
LED Services
09.2014 - 08.2015Read More
Journeyman Welder
Like-Mee Welding Ltd
05.2014 - 09.2014Read More
Journeyman Welder
RHL Welding
06.2011 - 05.2014Read More
3rd Year Welder
Northwest Crane Ltd
05.2010 - 06.2011Read More
1st and 2nd Year Welder
Lee’s Sheet Metal Ltd.
02.2008 - 05.2010Read More
GPRC/Fairview College
Journeyman Welder Certification
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Sexsmith Secondary
High School Graduate
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Clac
CWB Certification
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ABSA
B Pressure Certification
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Clac
Smallbore Ticket
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Energy Safety Canada
H2S Alive
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St. Johns Ambulance
First Aid
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TriTech Safety Training Inc.
Aerial Work Platform Training
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TriTech Safety Training Inc.
from Fall Arrest
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Danatec
from TDG and WHMIS
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