Centauri Collins

Dedicated Journeyman Welder (Pipefitting) with hands-on experience in pipe welding, machine operation, and manufacturing. Committed to delivering quality craftsmanship and safety on every job site while continuously sharpening technical skills. Focused on growing into a senior or lead welder role to manage complex industrial projects and mentor future welding technicians.

Welder - Crane Employment Services - Meridian, MS

(2025-10 - 2026-01)

• Executed precise structural and component welding operations according to engineering blueprints, isometric drawings, and strict industrial fabrication quality specifications while operating heavy fabrication machinery.
• Prepared metal surfaces by cutting, grinding, beveling, and aligning joints to ensure proper weld penetration, optimal structural strength, and seamless final metal assembly.
• Inspected completed welds visually for defects and discontinuities while strictly adhering to OSHA 10 construction safety standards and workplace protocols during shift operations.
• Collaborated with shop supervisors and assembly technicians to streamline structural fit-up processes and maintain high-quality welding standards across project shifts.

Machine Operator - Polypack Manufacturing - Memphis, TN

(2023-01 - 2025-10)

• Operated high-volume industrial manufacturing and packaging machinery efficiently, utilizing technical mechanical skills and basic tool operations to meet demanding production output targets.
• Performed routine equipment inspections, basic mechanical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize machinery downtime and ensure continuous operational workflow across shifts.
• Maintained a safe, clean, and organized fabrication facility workspace while strictly complying with workplace safety mandates, PPE guidelines, and quality control procedures.
• Prepared and staged raw materials, adjusted mechanical machine settings according to job specs, and loaded feed lines to sustain continuous operational workflow.

Journeyman Welder (Pipefitting) Diploma - Pipefitting - Delta Technical College (2025-05 - 2026-04)