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SAMUEL RICE JR.

Goose Creek

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Field Welder and Welder II experienced in structural and industrial welding. Proficient in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding across multiple positions. Expertise in blueprint interpretation, structural fabrication, and field welding of concrete piles for heavy infrastructure projects. Holds North Carolina DOT Certification for all-position fillet and groove welds while upholding safety standards and enhancing project efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Field Welder

United Infrastructure Group
11.2025 - 02.2026
  • Performed field welding on concrete piles for heavy civil and infrastructure construction projects.
  • Completed structural welds in outdoor job-site environments while maintaining strict safety compliance.
  • Followed engineering specifications, and welding procedures to ensure structural integrity of pile connections.
  • Used precision measuring tools and layout techniques to align and secure pile components before welding.
  • Worked closely with construction crews and equipment operators to maintain efficient workflow on active job sites.

Welder II / Fitter Helper

W International
Goose Creek
02.2022 - 09.2025
  • Performed MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Fabricated structural and mechanical components directly from blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Completed flups by clamping, tack welding, heat bending, and bolting parts to precise specifications, ensuring structural integrity.
  • Inspected welds and measurements to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and quality standards.
  • Repaired defective welds using arc gouging and grinding to meet strict quality guidelines.
  • Streamlined workflow and enhanced material preparation to improve overall fabrication efficiency.
  • Minimized material waste through precise measuring and cutting of parts prior to welding operations.

Education

Welding Technology

Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC

High School Diploma -

Jackson, MS

Skills

  • MIG Welding
  • TIG Welding
  • Stick Welding
  • Flux-Core Welding
  • Field Welding
  • Pipe welder
  • Structural Welding
  • Pipe Fabrication
  • Welding Preparation
  • Weld Repair
  • Weld Quality Control
  • Material Cutting
  • Material Preparation
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Technical Drawing Interpretation
  • Precision Measuring
  • Layout
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Fit-Ups
  • Safety Compliance
  • OSHA Awareness
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

North Carolina DOT Welder Certification, # 1.9077, Thickness/Size Range: Fillet welds - unlimited thickness; Groove welds - 1/8 to 3/3 material thickness including pipe 2x diameter and larger, 5 years

Timeline

Certified Field Welder

United Infrastructure Group
11.2025 - 02.2026

Welder II / Fitter Helper

W International
02.2022 - 09.2025

Welding Technology

Trident Technical College

High School Diploma -

SAMUEL RICE JR.