1. 216 Dusty Road El Dorado, AR 71730
(770) 401-71111 karldean3000@hotmail.com
Karl Dean
Welding
Summary of Qualifications &Skills
 Utilized assorted electrodes and filler metals
 Measure, cut, prepare & fit segments of pipe & structural steel
 Ran overlapping beads, performed Butt, Fillet, Socket & Groove Welds
 Weld stainless steel & aluminum in accordance with Military Standard 1595-A
 Weld plate & structural steel in the Flat, Vertical, Horizontal & Overhead Positions
 Use GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG) & FCAW (Flux core) Welding Processes
 Skilled in basic fitting, piping system layouts, able to interpret blueprints and welding diagrams
 Weld mild steel, plate & structural steel in accordance -ASME Section IX & AWS codes and standards
 Weld 2”-5” pipe: 2G, 5G, & 6G positions & welded larger diameter pipe - Pipeline Standard API 1104
 Prepared metal, plate, torches, grinders, Arc Gouging / Pipe Beveling Machines and Plasma Cutter
Experience
07/2014 to 10/2015 Systems Fab & Machine El Dorado, AR
Welder / Employee
 Lead Welder, weld 70’ beams using the Uni Bug II, attach to the beam, weld time two hours
 Supported others welders’ needs: assist with welding half their beam, grinding and QC
 Quality Control (Fitting Department) correct poor welds and stiffeners on the beam
 Maintained all required safety regulations with no violations for 14 months
 Spray Arc - 50’ beams, base plates, stiffeners and assorted plates
 Flux Core - 40’ platforms, stiffeners and assorted plates
06/2012 to 01/2013 AC First / AECOM /GSS Kandahar / Farah, Afghanistan
Welder / Contractor
 Supported the US Military and Allied Troops (Italy) with welding and special projects
 Assisted the Afghanistan Citizens with welding and authorization items of choice
 Design, built and weld platforms, hand rails, doors and other items as needed
12/2011 to 02/2012 Strom Engineering Corporation Findlay, OH
Millwrights / Contractor
 Contractor for Cooper Tire (Maintenance / Mechanical Shop) 2nd Stage, Tire Building Machines
 Troubleshot mechanical perplexities and repaired as needed
 Troubleshot electrical issues and repaired as needed

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07/2010 to 09/2011 Olgoonik Logistics LLC Tallil (Camp Adder) Iraq
Welder / Contractor
 Contractor for KBR, work with military: weld, fabricate and design items for special needs
 Design, weld and install security gates, windows, weapon storage boxes, items of choice
 Instructed the military with welding needs, prep metal, fabricate and fitted as needed
 Received Letters of Commendation and Military Coins for outstanding work
09/2009 to 11/2009 Strom Engineering Corporation Fairfield, OH
Welder / Contractor
 Contractor for BAE Systems (Lead Welder) LTAS Project - Department of Defense Contract
 Inspected cabs for quality, correct faulty welds, install brackets, shelves and hardware
 Work with Quality Control - repair faulty welds, porosity and lack of fusion
08/2007 to 11/2008 Strom Engineering Corporation Fairfield, OH
Welder / Contractor
 Contractor for BAE Systems (Lead Welder) Troop Section - Department of Defense Contract
 Work with Quality Control - repair faults in Troop Section: breaches, poor welds and porosity
 Installed and weld floors, hardware: fire extinguisher brackets, shelves and specialty items
 Build, fit and weld doors for the MRAP (Military Personal Carrier)
03/2007 to 05/2007 Blackburn Construction Corporation Liberal, KS
Welder / Contractor
 Contractor for ICM - construct and weld dryers parts for an Ethanol Plant
 Received certifications for the operation: 7 ½ Ton Sky Trek and 4x4 Man Lift
 Assemble Bag House, air ducks, baskets and bags for the Filtration System
11/2006 to 12/2006 Strom Engineering Corporation Gadsden, AL
Pipe Fitter / Contractor
 Contractor for Goodyear Tires - repair steam leaks and replace damaged valves as needed
 Performed routine maintenance (Tire Presses) monitor oil levels and top off when necessary
 Reorganized and restock the Welding and Maintenance Shops and warehouse
Education
2014, Tulsa Welding School, Jacksonville, FL
Professional Welding Diploma
2011, Counter Terrorism Training School, Las Vegas, NV
Armed Security Certificate
2006, Center of Industry & Technology, Atlanta, GA
Structural Welding Certificate