Reco Walker

Skills

RECO WALKER
Fort Worth, TX 76111 | 682-469-0898 | recowalker719@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Certified Manufacturing Welder with hands-on experience in structural steel, pipe welding, fabrication, material preparation, and industrial jobsite work. Skilled in SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and GTAW (TIG), with experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Experienced with 6-inch stainless steel pipe, structural steel, fit-up, grinding, beveling, torch cutting, layout, and fabrication. Proficient with hand and power tools, grinders, cutting equipment, measuring tools, clamps, and welding equipment. Comfortable working at heights, in demanding jobsite environments, and as part of a team. Willing to travel and work extended schedules to support industrial, millwright, structural, fabrication, and pipe welding projects.
CORE SKILLS
• SMAW (Stick) • GMAW (MIG) • FCAW (Flux Core) • GTAW (TIG)
• Structural Steel Welding • Pipe Welding & Fit-Up • Carbon & Stainless Steel
• Aluminum Welding • 6-Inch Stainless Steel Pipe • Flat, Horizontal, Vertical & Overhead Welding
• Fillet & Groove Welds • Fit-Up & Tack Welding • Blueprint Reading & Weld Symbols
• Layout & Measuring • Grinding & Beveling • Torch Cutting • Plasma Cutting
• Hand & Power Tools • Welding Equipment Setup • Material Preparation • Fabrication
• Weld Inspection • Jobsite Safety • Working at Heights • Industrial Teamwork • Willing to Travel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Construction Laborer / Structural Welder | Redcon 1 Construction — Fort Worth, TX
May 2026 – July 2026
• Performed structural steel welding and fabrication using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes.
• Welded structural steel in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Welded and fitted carbon steel and stainless steel components for structural and fabrication applications.
• Performed pipe and component fit-up, tack welding, grinding, beveling, cutting, and material preparation.
• Used hand and power tools including grinders, plasma cutters, torches, clamps, measuring tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Performed torch and plasma cutting to prepare materials for fit-up and welding.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, welding symbols, measurements, and fabrication drawings.
• Set up and operated welding machines and equipment according to job requirements.
• Performed layout and measurements to properly position and prepare materials.
• Inspected completed welds for quality, penetration, appearance, and proper weld profile.
• Worked safely at elevated work areas while following fall-protection and OSHA requirements.
• Worked with welders, fitters, ironworkers, and other trades to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Maintained tools, equipment, and work areas while following jobsite safety procedures.
• Successfully passed a 1G welding qualification test.
Ingredient Handler | Nestlé — Jonesboro, AR
January 2026 – May 2026
• Prepared and handled production materials while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Worked efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Followed workplace safety procedures and maintained an organized work area.
• Worked as part of a production team to meet daily operational requirements.
Production Worker | Anchor Packaging — Jonesboro, AR
January 2025 – November 2025
• Operated manufacturing equipment while following established safety and production procedures.
• Performed quality inspections and monitored finished products.
• Assisted with material handling and production operations.
• Maintained a clean and organized work area in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Material Handler | Amazon — Jonesboro, AR
June 2024 – December 2025
• Loaded, unloaded, moved, and staged materials safely and efficiently.
• Used pallet jacks, RF scanners, and material-handling equipment.
• Organized materials and maintained accurate inventory locations.
• Worked efficiently in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Followed safety procedures while handling heavy materials and equipment.
WELDING QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified Manufacturing Welder
• 1G Welding Qualification Passed
• Hands-on experience with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW
• Structural steel welding and pipe welding/fit-up experience
• 6-inch stainless steel pipe welding experience
• Carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum welding
• Flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding
• Blueprint reading, welding symbols, fit-up, tack welding, layout, and fabrication
• Grinding, beveling, plasma cutting, and torch cutting
• Hand and power tool operation; welding equipment setup and operation
EDUCATION
Arkansas State University Newport — Jonesboro, AR
Welding Certificate in Manufacturing Welding | Graduated May 15, 2026
Nettleton High School — Jonesboro, AR
High School Diploma | Graduated May 23, 2024
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Willing to travel nationwide
• Available for industrial, millwright, structural, fabrication, and pipe welding projects
• Comfortable with extended shifts, overtime, and demanding jobsite conditions

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CORE SKILLS
• SMAW (Stick) • GMAW (MIG) • FCAW (Flux Core) • GTAW (TIG)
• Structural Steel Welding • Pipe Welding & Fit-Up • Carbon & Stainless Steel
• Aluminum Welding • 6-Inch Stainless Steel Pipe • Flat, Horizontal, Vertical & Overhead Welding
• Fillet & Groove Welds • Fit-Up & Tack Welding • Blueprint Reading & Weld Symbols
• Layout & Measuring • Grinding & Beveling • Torch Cutting • Plasma Cutting
• Hand & Power Tools • Welding Equipment Setup • Material Preparation • Fabrication
• Weld Inspection • Jobsite Safety • Working at Heights • Industrial Teamwork • Willing to Travel