Lead Welder

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Candidate No.
3810930

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 3810930

WELDING & FABRICATION LEADER | WELD SHOP SUPERVISION, CODED WELDING, CNC PLASMA

Core Expertise

  • Weld shop leadership directing production, scheduling, safety, and inventory for multi-disciplined fabrication teams
  • Coded welding expertise ensuring compliance with AWS D1.1–D1.4, ASME Section IX, and API 1104 requirements
  • Advanced welding across carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys using MIG, TIG, Stick, FCAW
  • Quality assurance and NDT oversight including PT, MT, UT, and dimensional inspection protocols
  • Fabrication of large-scale assemblies, pressure vessels, piping, skids, and pump systems with blueprint interpretation

Project Background

  • Led fabrication and assembly for oilfield equipment, pump systems, trailers, and custom skid modules
  • Managed fabrication of pressure vessels and large assemblies weighing up to approximately 400 tons
  • Operated and programmed CNC plasma tables, plasma cutting systems, press brakes, and tube bending machinery
  • Coordinated material procurement, vendor negotiations, MTR review, and welding documentation for production
  • Supervised fit-up, dimensional verification, quality inspections, and corrective actions to meet specifications

Key Skills

  • MIG | TIG | Stick | FCAW | Submerged Arc Welding processes across thick and thin materials
  • CNC Plasma | Plasma Cutting | Oxy-Fuel Cutting | Press Brake | Tube Bending machine operation
  • Weld Codes & Documentation: AWS D1.1–D1.4 | ASME Section IX | API 1104 | MTR management
  • NDT & Inspection: Penetrant Testing | Magnetic Particle | Ultrasonic Testing | Dimensional verification
  • Shop Management: Production Scheduling | Team Leadership | Training | Safety and EHS compliance programs
  • Software & Equipment: Procore, CNC programming, ARC control systems, and hands-on equipment troubleshooting

Awards & Recognition

  • Previously held Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential — currently inactive

Why Interview this Candidate?

Experienced welding and fabrication leader with nearly three decades of hands-on welding, supervision, and coded fabrication across oilfield and industrial equipment. Demonstrated ability to lead crews, enforce welding codes, and implement quality/NDT programs while managing production, materials, and vendors. Quickly mastered CNC plasma operation on-site and delivered accurate parts for pump systems and tanks, ready to step into a welding lead or supervisor role.

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