Hi, I’m
Charles Obonyo Okech
Uuasikaupunki ,FINLAND
Summary
Experienced Mig Welder keeps equipment and tools in good working order. Prepares surfaces, completes diverse products and corrects defective welds. Productive team player with strong safety awareness, basic math skills and expertise in MIG welding.
Experienced in challenging [Description] environments. Willing to take on any task to support team needs. Competent in reading and interpreting orders such as engineering documentation and blueprints. Physically fit MIG welder with a solid background in the field.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Vhakhterus OyKalanti
MIG,MAG,TIG,GTAW,SMAW WELDER
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Assessed projects to determine the appropriate welding process and equipment needed.
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
- Fabrication and fitting of joints directly from blueprints
- Welding TIG,MIG,SMAW,GTAW,MAG from 6mm thickness to 32mm for all welding positions
- Troubleshot welding problems as required.
- Maintained daily logs of production numbers and weld data as necessary.
- Filled gaps between parts using various types of filler materials such as fluxes, rods, wires and alloys.
Southern Engineering Company Mombasa, Kenya
MIG,MAG,TIG,SMAW WELDER
02.2021 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Assessed projects to determine the appropriate welding process and equipment needed.
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
- Provided technical support regarding proper use of tools and equipment.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
Weld-Con Engineering Company Mombasa, Kenya
Combo Pipe Welder
12.2018 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Welded and assembled components of pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, boilers and other metal structures according to blueprints.
- Fabricated pipe spools from plate steel according to engineering specifications.
- Performed welding operations in a variety of positions including overhead, vertical and horizontal using SMAW process with various electrodes.
- Cut pipes to size using saws or oxy-acetylene torches prior to welding.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
KENYA PIPELINE COMPANY Nairobi , Kenya
SMAW,MAG PIpe Welder
04.2015 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Inspected finished welds for accuracy and quality assurance standards.
- Maintained a clean work area by removing debris and cleaning up spilled materials.
- Repaired or replaced broken or worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
- Installed piping systems for gas delivery lines utilizing appropriate techniques for safe installation.
- Maintained knowledge of the latest developments in the field of welding technology through research and training courses.
- Determined optimal positioning of components prior to commencement of welding operations.
- Adjusted current levels on machines to achieve desired results while maintaining safety protocols.
- Measured angles accurately with protractors during fitting operations.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used during the job.
- Provided guidance to junior welders regarding best practices when performing tasks.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in [Type] installations.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Education
Winnova Laitila -Southwest Finland
Associate of Arts from Welding Technology
05.2023
University Overview
- Major in MiG,MAG,TIG,SMAW welding
- Interpretation of blueprints
- Checking welding defects
Sigalagala National CollegeKakamega Kenya
Associate of Arts from Welding And Fabrication
10.2015
St Mathew's ACK Secondary SchoolWebuye Kenya
High School Diploma
04.2013
Skills
- Structural Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Materials Selection
- Sub-Arc Welding
- 6G SMAW and Tig welding on stainless steel and carbon steel
- Forklifts operations for job effectiveness
- Welding robot machine operator
- Stick Welding
- Parts Fabrication
- Scaffolding Safety
- Pipe Welding
- ISO9001 Trained
- Brake Press Operation
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Specification Interpretation
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Finnish
Beginner
A1
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
MIG,MAG,TIG,GTAW,SMAW WELDER
Vhakhterus Oy
05.2023 - Current
MIG,MAG,TIG,SMAW WELDER
Southern Engineering Company
02.2021 - 05.2023
Combo Pipe Welder
Weld-Con Engineering Company
12.2018 - 01.2021
SMAW,MAG PIpe Welder
KENYA PIPELINE COMPANY
04.2015 - 11.2018
Winnova
Associate of Arts from Welding Technology
Sigalagala National College
Associate of Arts from Welding And Fabrication
St Mathew's ACK Secondary School
High School Diploma
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