Structural Welder
Allegheny Steel Fabricators · Pittsburgh, PA
Mar, 2021 · Present
• Weld structural steel beams, columns, and plate for commercial builds and plant upgrades using SMAW and FCAW per WPS.
• Read shop drawings and erection plans to lay out fit-ups; average 40+ completed assemblies per week during peak seasons.
• Partner with ironworkers and QC to resolve field fit issues within one shift; first-pass inspection rate above 95%.
• Mentor 2–3 apprentices on joint prep, electrode selection, and PPE; zero lost-time incidents on my crews in the last 18 months.
• Maintain weld logs and traveler docs for AWS D1.1 / customer audits.
Welder / Fabrication Tech
Three Rivers Industrial Services · McKees Rocks, PA
Jun, 2018 · Feb, 2021
• Performed repair and fab welding on conveyors, platforms, and equipment frames for mills and warehouses.
• Cut, bevel, and tack parts from plate and angle iron; reduced rework by tightening fit-up checks before final weld.
• Supported shutdown turnarounds with overnight shifts; completed assigned scopes on schedule for 12 consecutive outages.
• Cross-trained on plasma cutting and basic torch work to keep jobs moving when the shop was short-handed.
Welder Helper
Ohio Valley Metal Works · Steubenville, OH
Aug, 2016 · May, 2018
• Assisted journeymen with material staging, grinding, and tack welding on light structural and ornamental jobs.
• Kept consumables stocked and grinders/fixtures staged so welders stayed productive.
• Completed company safety modules and earned forklift awareness for yard material moves.