Lephew Murithi
Nairobi
Summary
To join a reputable organization where I can contribute to durable, accurate, and reliable welding work while expanding my expertise in fabrication, construction, and metalwork. To obtain a welding position that enables me to deliver consistent, high-quality workmanship, enhance productivity on projects, and grow into a certified and highly capable welding specialist.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Welding Trainer
Morendat Institute of Oil & Gas
01.2026 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive, hands-on training in SMAW, MIG, and introductory fabrication methods, ensuring trainees understand both theoretical principles and practical application of welding techniques.
- Develop detailed lesson plans, instructional guides, and live demonstrations that cover welding procedures, equipment setup, safety protocols, and best practices for producing high-quality welds.
- Evaluate trainee performance through continuous assessments, skill tests, and practical exercises, offering individualized feedback to help students strengthen technique, accuracy, and overall workmanship.
- Maintain a safe and organized workshop environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations, proper PPE usage, hazard identification, and correct handling of welding tools and machinery.
- Supervise and guide trainees through real-world welding projects, ensuring their work meets structural integrity standards, correct weld profiles, and alignment requirements while building confidence and competence.
- Collaborate with other instructors and industry partners to align training content with current industry expectations, certification requirements, and emerging welding technologies.
- Monitor and maintain welding equipment, tools, and consumables, ensuring machines are calibrated correctly and the training environment remains fully functional and efficient.
Steel Welder
County Systems Engineering
10.2025 - Current
- Performing high-quality fillet and butt welds on structural steel components using the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process to assemble and fabricate primary and secondary roof beams according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Executing welding in various positions, including the challenging overhead (4G) position, to join beam flanges, stiffeners, and connection plates within the assembly jigs, ensuring consistent penetration and weld integrity in all orientations.
- Setting up and operating welding equipment, selecting the correct parameters for materials (typically ASTM A36 or S275 steel) and using the appropriate filler wire (ER70S-6).
- Conduct visual inspections of completed welds to ensure they meet the internal quality acceptance criteria based on BS EN ISO 5817, identifying and reporting any defects such as porosity, undercut, or cracking for correction.
- Maintaining a safe and organized work station, adhering to all company safety protocols, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the safe handling of materials and equipment in a heavy fabrication environment.
Education
BSc. - Information Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
01-2021
High School Diploma -
Starehe Boys Centre & School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya11-2015
Diploma - Professional Welding
South African Institute of Welding
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya10-2025
Skills
- Solid understanding of SMAW and MIG welding processes
- Skilled in achieving full penetration welds in vertical applications
- Expert in weld bead placement and layering
- Experienced in precise joint and bevel crafting
- Knowledge of thermal regulation techniques
- Skilled in accurate assembly of metal components
- Proficient in following WPS
- Proficient in welding consumables
Interests
Driving, Artwork, Playing Soccer
Certification
International Welder Diploma
Certified Plate to Plate Welder, ISO 9606-1.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Welding Trainer
Morendat Institute of Oil & Gas
01.2026 - Current
Steel Welder
County Systems Engineering
10.2025 - Current
BSc. - Information Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
High School Diploma -
Starehe Boys Centre & School
Diploma - Professional Welding
South African Institute of Welding