*** MIG, TIG, Stick or Flux-Cored Welder: Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Offshore Willing to Travel ***

  Personable and well-trained professional seeking to launch the next chapter of my career as a Welder.

  Genuine passion for the welding field, with valuable, hands-on experience acquired during a welding training program, learning MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Cored welding techniques.

  Some work experience performing structural Stick welding to build homes, and also working as a Fitter.

  Focused on completing all tasks in a safety-first environment to reduce the chance of injury.

  Stellar time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Willing to travel.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Nov. 2015 Graduate, Welding Certificate Program, Lone Star College Houston, TX

Classroom Training:

  Overview of common welding practices and processes to fabricate metal, from MIG to TIG (including Heliarc) to Stick and Flux-Cored welding.

Hands-On Training:

  Spent up to six hours each day performing welding functions such as:

  Learning how to safely perform MIG, TIG (including Heliarc), Stick and Flux-Cored welding under the direction of professional welders and the Instructor;

  Focusing mainly on structural welding, but also performed some pipe welding;

  Using a torch, plasma cutter and jigs to perform specific tasks;

  Acquiring knowledge of how to safely conduct welding in a variety of positions, from 1G to 5G;

  Completing challenging welding projects from horizontal, uphill and downhill angles;

  Learning how to safely diagnose and fix welding rigs and also handle gas issues;

  Inspecting weld joints to ensure work met the guidelines of the professional welders and the Instructor.

  Prior to becoming a full-time student, performed primarily in a sales capacity and showcased a proven ability to gain the trust, confidence and respect of colleagues and others by demonstrating excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Full-Time Student, Lone Star College Houston, TX 2011-Nov. 2015

Direct Sales Representative, Comcast Houston, TX 2007-2010

Direct Sales Representative, Reliant Energy Houston, TX 2005-2007
Mortgage Consultant, Home 123 Houston, TX 2005-2006

Mortgage Broker, Lege Mortgage Houston, TX 2003-2005

Loan Officer, Centex Home Equity Houston, TX 2000-2003

Welder and Laborer, Delgado Construction Houston, TX 1996-2000

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my genuine interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE FOR EACH DIFFERENT JOB YOU APPLY TO).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a personable and well-trained professional with a genuine passion for the welding field. I acquired valuable, hands-on experience during a welding training program, learning MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Cored welding techniques. Additionally, I boast some work experience performing structural Stick welding to build homes, and also worked as a Fitter. I always focus on completing my tasks in a safety-first environment to reduce the chance of injury. During my hands-on training for a Welding Certificate at Long Star College, I learned how to:

  Perform mostly structural MIG, TIG (including Heliarc), Stick and Flux-Cored welding;

  Use a torch, plasma cutter and jigs to perform specific tasks;

  Safely conduct welding in a variety of positions, from 1G to 5G;

  Complete challenging welding projects from horizontal, uphill and downhill angles;

  Diagnose and fix welding rigs and also handle gas issues;

  Inspect weld joints to ensure work met the guidelines of the professional welders and the Instructor.

I am in great physical health and shape, and am willing to travel. As your welder, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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