Engineering / Welding

Welding Classes and Competitive Fabrication

In high school, I participated in three years of welding courses, with a total in-class shop time of over 500 hours. These classes allowed me to compete in two FFA Agriculture and Mechanics Welding competitions where I designed and fabricated two replacement truck bumpers; One of these bumpers won Reserve Grand Champion at the Hays County Livestock Show, and the other received third in class. During these welding courses, I also contributed to many school-related welding projects, with exposure to a wide variety of design and construction challenges. I am proficient in shielded metal arc welding (Stick), metal inert gas welding (MIG), flux core arc welding (FCAW), and CNC plasma cutting. I have exposure to tungsten inert gas welding (TIG), oxy-acetylene fuse welding and brazing, and oxy-acetylene cutting. My experience in a welding shop provides valuable insight when designing parts for efficient and cost-effective fabrication.

Professional Welding

I worked on the ranch through most of high school and welding was a very valuable tool in problem-solving daily issues on the property. As I refined my skills, I was able to provide custom welding fabrication and repair jobs through JJ Handywork, this opened up an entirely new sector for my small business. I implemented welding in odd jobs ranging from decorative structures, to very small fine-tuned repair pieces. To see more information about the administrative and communication process with these welding clients, please click the following link to my Communications Portfolio.