Abe Link

Self-Motivated welding technician with over 900 hours of welding and fabrication training. Comfortable with multiple welding processes, reading blueprints and operating Machinery. Trained to use equipment such as a Grinder, Saw, Lincoln Square Wave 200, Miller Multimatic 220, 235, 255, ESAB 3-in-1 Fabricator 252i, and a Hypertherm Plasma Torch.

Welder - CalTech Manufacturing

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

• Set-up and layout jobs using blueprints, diagrams and fixtures following welding procedures to TIG weld in all positions including the use of rotary turntables for manual welding.
• Inspect, maintain, and log preventative maintenance on equipment needed for welding and fabricating.
• Set up machines according to work instructions to trim, size, form, inspect, and GTAW (TIG weld) material to meet fabrication drawing requirements.
• Review drawings for compliance for final dimensions, weld note callouts, base material, and filler material selection.
• Conduct: Solvent cleaning, trimming, sizing, and polishing to prepare weld joints for welding
• Tack welding, fabrication of shop aids and fixtures to assist fabrication and welding
• Videoscope inspection for root side weld defects.
• Complete visual weld inspection using fillet weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges and final weld fixtures.
• Weld inspection for weld size, face and root reinforcement, cracks, inclusions, and porosity.
• Lean Manufacturing, general housekeeping, work in a teaming environment, 5S.
• Daily compliance to customer drawings and specifications to maintain aerospace Quality Standards.
• Complies with internal quality system and regulatory requirements

Welding Technology Diploma - Welding Technology - Philadelphia Technician Training Institute (2024)