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Colleen McCaa

Bakersfield

Summary

Accomplished Industrial Welder with extensive experience in industrial welding Construction, skilled in blueprint reading and proficient in TIG and ARC welding. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A collaborative team player dedicated to delivering high-quality results while training apprentices in best practices.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Welder

Nooter Construction
Martinez
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding, Stainless 309,308,316 ,347 Inconel chromium , Carbon 70s2,70s-6 etc. welding electrodes 7018, 7024, 6010,309,308
  • UA 1, 18, 21, 22, 41, 50, 63, 94, 22, 41, 50, 63, 94.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography (X-Ray) testing where applicable.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals and bevel.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding, and lockout and tag out procedures.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.

Pipefitter

Herman Weissker
Bakersfied
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently reading PNID.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Industrial Welder

Matrix NAC
Bakersfield
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.

Industrial Welder

Harder Mechanical
Bakersfield
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
  • Tested assembled products to ensure proper operation and adherence to safety regulations.
  • Operated various types of welding machines, such as TIG, ARC, and oxy-acetylene torches..
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces of metal components prior to welding.
  • Monitored temperature levels at each stage during the entire welding process working on pump tie-in with Millwrights.

Education

High School Diploma -

Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA
06-2001

Journeyman Pipefitter / Welder

A And J Training Center
Local 460

Skills

  • Blueprint reading
  • Welding equipment operation
  • Oxyacetylene torch
  • TIG welding
  • Arc welding
  • Rigging techniques
  • MIG welding
  • Pipefitter / Measurements/ layout
  • Pipe welding
  • Flat welding
  • OSHA 30 compliance
  • Twic
  • Steel fabrication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Industrial Welder

Nooter Construction
01.2025 - 04.2025

Pipefitter

Herman Weissker
07.2024 - 08.2024

Industrial Welder

Matrix NAC
06.2023 - 06.2024

Industrial Welder

Harder Mechanical
08.2022 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Foothill High School

Journeyman Pipefitter / Welder

A And J Training Center

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