Chris Kuykendall
Welding Inspector
United States
Chris is an experienced Welding Inspector with deep expertise in manual, orbital, and robotic welding processes, training welders, developing procedures, and supporting high‑precision welding programs.
Experience
Chris has more than 26 years of welding experience spanning manual welding, orbital GTAW welding, and advanced robotic power beam processes. His background includes hands‑on welding across a wide range of materials including carbon steels, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, nickel alloys, duplex and super duplex grades. Since 2005, he has trained welders in both manual and robotic applications, and continues to support procedure development and welder qualification programs.
Career Highlights
- AAS – Welding Engineering Degree (3.6 GPA), Texas State Technical College
- Performed welding and training across ASME IX (B31.3), AWS D1, and ISO 15614 standards
- Developed PQRs, WPSs, and WPQs across ASME IX, AWS D1, and ISO 15614
- Trained in robotic welding systems including KUKA and RICE Automation
Qualifications and Credentials
Qualifications
- AAS – Welding Engineering
- ASME IX Procedure Development
- AWS D1 & ISO 15614 Certification Experience