Nathaniel Raap
Cogan Station
Summary
Professional welding fabricator with robust experience in metal fabrication and welding techniques. Strong focus on precision, safety, and quality, ensuring reliable and durable constructions. Adept at reading blueprints, operating welding equipment, and working collaboratively within teams to meet project goals. Adaptable and dependable, able to meet changing demands and deliver high-quality results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Welding Fabricator
High Steel Structures Inc.
Williamsport Pa
02.2021 - Current
- Fabricated structural steel components using MIG, SMAW, Flux core, and Sub Arc Welding
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly and installation.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during project execution.
- Mentored junior welders in proper welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects as an integral member of a highly-skilled team.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding/ Fabricating
Triangle Tech
Sunbury, PA02.2021
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Critical thinking
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Power tool operation
- Decision-making
- Welding machine setup
- Welding safety
Accomplishments
- Fabricated precision custom products and completed technical welding at a large-scale manufacturing company.
- Achieved high welding pass rate of 98% the last three years with high quality and efficiency.
Timeline
Welder/Welding Fabricator
High Steel Structures Inc.
02.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Welding/ Fabricating
Triangle Tech