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Heidi Witherow
(843) 718-9409
245 Rocky 2 Rd.
Blair, SC 29015
highd.leigh@gmail.com
Position: STRUCTURAL WELDER, Welder Fabricator
-Industrial, Commercial, Fabrication Shop, Restoration, Shipyard-
Weld processes (certified & experienced)
SMAW - ASME IX, D1.1 -
1g, 2g, 3g, 4g
GMAW - ASME IX, D1.1 - 1g, 2g, 3g, 4g
FCAW - ASME IX, D1.1, D1.6
1g ,2g, 3g, 4g
Objective : Utilize the my skills and knowledge to properly and proficiently complete the work in a
timely manner with expected results; Keeping a positive, open mind, that is eadger to learn new
techniques and aspects of the trade; further sharpening my skills to their full potential; placing me as
a valuable asset to the company leading to advancement within the company.
EXPERIENCE .
FLUOR
CB&I ( Chicago Bridge and Iron)
(Fluor purchases VC Summer 2&3 site contracts April 2016)
position: INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURAL WELDER
October 2014 - present day
VC SUMMER Nucleat Power Plant
Jenkinsville, SC
Duties: Multi-weld processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW) ; perform quality welds to pass
all inspections -VT, PT, MT, UT- ; follow WPS to exact weld requirements as stated ;
blueprint reading of work package work is being completed in ; keep proper
documentation of each weld, filler material, and formal weld docs for the NRC ; daily
inspection of all cords, leeds, tools, &; PPE to properly and safely comlete work tasks ;
Fabrication ; Acetylene torch, operation of all power tools needed for job (grinders, mag
drill, dye grinder, ect.) ; mapping completed welds from elevation points within
containment unit
Additional training: Fall protection; Confined space; GHS; JSA; Fire watch; saftey
response team

Mims Welding Services LLC.
Position: STRUCTURAL WELDER/ FITTER COMBO
July 2014 - September 2014
Commercial construction of Luxury hotel
Charleston, SC (site location)
Greenwood, SC (employer location)
Duties: SMAW & FCAW welding; perform quality welds to pass inspection; Repair of
failed welds left by previos company ; Fitting, tacking, welding of steel supports &
components; operation of LULL, JLG, Master Jack; Flagging ; Basic rigging ; Assisted
in hanging and setting of steel flown in from crane Acetylene torch and use of all power
tools/hand tools needed to complete the task
CMCI
Position: PRODUCTION LINE WELDER
July 2014
Government Contracted manufacturing of Military Bunkers
North Charleston, SC
Duties: FCAW Production Welding ; perform satisfactory welds that are air tight ; Basic
power tool operation
Freelance Fabricator/ Welder /Artist
Contracted through the College of Charleston
Positions: PROJECT DESIGNER
FABRICATOR
WELDER
ARTIST
June 2014 - October 2014
Design and create stands and supports for a whale evolution exhibit that is the only one
of that type worldwide
Charleston, Sc
Duties: GMAW, Personally responsible for the design, fabrication, and completion of
each fossil display (solo project), handle fossils dating from 47mil years to modern day
as well as during fabrication of stands; construct steel display stands to soundly support
the fossils at exact height, angle, and position of all fossils per group, designed all
sound structures while exposing bare minimum of steel stand, successfully completed
with very impressive results, designed and built a one of a kind complete whale fossiil
display that is suspended showing very little of the supporting structure; Painted dated

fossils where model mold was used to hold the pieces together forming a complete part
of the skeleton, covering the mold and look as real bone, built fossile turtle stands for
suspension exposing very minimal steel; Completion of project well before projected
deadline; operated hand torch, designed jigs, power tools/hand tools needed to
successfully complete the job
Fisher Tank
Position: BOILERMAKER/WELDER
Sept. 2013- June 2014
Construction of Industrial containers (oil, chemical, gas, ect)
Chester, PA
Duties: FCAW & SMAW welding; perform quality welds to pass inspections
(VT, UT, Vaccum, Hydro, Helium, Pressure & Dye testing) ; Field Fabrication; Repair
failed welds; operator of LULL, JLG, SCISSOR lift, Forklift, company vehicles;
Disassemble scaffolding safely without injury or damage to the tank;; inspect and fix any
damage to the structure due to temporary attachments; operation of all power tools,
hand tools, Acetylene torch; assisted with company files and important paperwork,
Assisted in all testing of the tanks
Additional Training: Vaccum test company certified; Fall Protection; 10 Osha class;
Hole watch;; Confined Space; Hazardous chemical/gases; aerial lift/Lull certifications
Parker Rigging Co.
Position:: STRUCTURAL WELDER/ WELDER FABRICATOR
Commercial Steel Erection, Fabrication Shop, Crane company
Nov 2011-Sept 2013
North Charleston, SC
Duties: SMAW, GMAW welding, Steel Erection, iron Worker, Shop Welder, operating
all shop equipment (sheers, break, finger break, iron worker, drill press, band saw,
plasma torch, overhead crane) Acetylene torch, operation of all power tools/hand tools
to do the task at hand, Production welding, Forklift operator, Lull/JLG/ Scissor lift
operator, Flagger, Rigging, Industrial painting, restoration of historical cites, Demolition,
Railcar tie downs and ship burn offs of nuclear reactor/turbines/other mechanical
components being shipped to Jenkinsville, SC site, follow blueprints,
Additional Training: Rigging certification, Aerial lift certification (Scissor/telescopic), Fall
protection, Hilti DX460 certified, Hilti Adhesive Anchors training

Deytens Shipyard
Position: WELDER
Industrial Shipyard, Repairs/rebuild Cargo/Crew ships and New Construction/Repair
barges
Junr 2011-Sept 2011
North Charleston, SC (Former Naval Base)
Duties: FMAC & SMAW welding; Repair damage on vessels or regular maintenance on
ships; apart of new construction/fabrication of barge, Acetylene torch, plasma cutter,
back gouge, operation of all power tools/hand tools required for the job
SKILLS Overview
Certifications:
 Flux Core (stainless & carbon) ASME/D1.1/D1.6
 MIG (pulse & regular - carbon) ASME/D1.1
 ARC (carbon) ASME/D1.1
 Production welder
 Fitter
 LULL operator
 JLG operator
 Sissor lift operator
 4Forklift operator
 Flagger
 Hole watch
 Vaccum tester (weld)
 Hilti gun/ epoxy
Additional experience:
o Acetylene torch
o Plasma cutter
o power tools
(ginders 4"/9", porta-band, mag drills, hand drills, impact gun, all measuring devices, taps,
dyes, ect.)
o shop equipment
(band saw, break, finger break, sheers, iron worker, mill, drill press, ect.)
o Rigging & rigging equipment
o repair of weld machines/ equipment
o safety training courses
o training numerous employees
o Field/shop fabrication
o Drivers license
o incident free
o quick learner as well & eager to learn new skills/trades
o Great communication skills

o prompt
o take pride in my work
o prodution work
o able to read & understand blueprints
o clerical work (filing, receipts, ect.)
o able to design, fabricate, weld & finish steel projects
o painting to specifications asked
o have own tools/ fall protection required for job
o have all proper PPE
o have own transportation
EDUCATION
Flordia Dept. of Labor
Jan 2010-May 2011
Welding Apprenticeship
Tallahassee, FL
Oak Glen High School graduate year 1998
Diploma
New Cumberland, WV

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