SHANE CHEESMAN

*** *** *** **** ***** IL

217-***-**** EMAIL acgfs1@r.postjobfree.com

Seek the challenging and exciting position of Welder with a firm where my huge knowledge and

experience will be fully utilized to produce top quality welding jobs

A highly gifted Welder with strong background in using acetylene and electric arc welding equipment to

fuse metal parts of equipment and machinery; making simple metal articles and repairing metal parts of

machines and equipment.

Summary of Qualifications

• More than 10 years experience.

• Excellent skills in welding all types of materials (e.g., steel, aluminum, stainless steel).

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, fabrication, and welding.

• Profound knowledge of welding theory and principles.

• Exceptional knowledge of welding tools and welding codes.

• Remarkable ability to diagnose problems and determine appropriate action.

• Solid skills in use of hand and power tools.

• Great skills in operation of lathe, drill press, milling, and threading machines.

• Profound knowledge of appropriate safety practices.

• Uncommon ability to demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds.

• Strong ability to perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers,

decimals, and fractions, and to calculate percentages).

• Uncommon ability to read (e.g., technical manuals, work orders), write (e.g., materials requests), and

accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions.

• Exceptional ability to interpret and apply blueprints and schematic diagrams.

• Sound ability to maintain accurate records.

• Strong ability to work in high places and in tunnels.

Professional Experience

Curry Construction Welder 2013 present

Weld metal parts or components together, using brazing, gas, or arc welding equipment.

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Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes and increase size of metal parts, using welding

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equipment.

Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position.

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Clean or degrease parts, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.

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Inspect finished work piece for conformance to specifications.

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Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper, portable

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grinder, or arc cutting equipment.

Position work pieces and clamps together or assemble in jigs or fixtures.

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Preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace.

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Ignite torch or start power supply and strike arc.

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Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal

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components.

Installed sprinkler systems

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Build out door metal sheds

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Pauls Machine and Welding, Villa Grove Welder 2012 2013 temp

Set up and operated acetylene or electric arc welding equipment to heat and shape metals; lays out, cut

and fitted materials for welds.

Welded metal parts, pipelines, machinery, equipment, and other metal items.

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Removed and replaced pipe cover insulation in order to weld.

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Sharpened and tempered tools.

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Repaired equipment requiring the use of lathe, drill press, milling and threading machines, and

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related machine tools.

Ordered supplies, completed forms, maintained records of completed jobs.

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Welded automotive and related equipment (i.e., brakes, hydraulic systems, transmissions,

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radiators, lights, etc.).

Drove vehicle to pick up and deliver personnel and materials.

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Assisted other crafts as required.

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Performed related duties as required.

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Yargus Manufacturing, Marshall Il Welder and service tech 2008 2012

Welded metal parts, pipelines, machinery, equipment, and other metal items.

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Removed and replaced pipe cover insulation in order to weld.

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Sharpened and tempered tools.

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Repaired equipment requiring the use of lathe, drill press, milling and threading machines, and

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related machine tools.

Ordered supplies, completed forms, maintained records of completed jobs.

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Welded automotive and related equipment (i.e., brakes, hydraulic systems, transmissions,

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radiators, lights, etc.).

Drove vehicle to pick up and deliver personnel and materials.

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Assisted other crafts as required.

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Performed related duties as required.

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Kemper Industries, Marshall Il Welder Apprentice 2006 2008

Welded metal parts, pipelines, machinery, equipment, and other metal items.

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Removed and replaced pipe cover insulation in order to weld.

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Sharpened and tempered tools.

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Repaired equipment requiring the use of lathe, drill press, milling and threading machines, and

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related machine tools.

Ordered supplies, completed forms, maintained records of completed jobs.

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Welded automotive and related equipment (i.e., brakes, hydraulic systems, transmissions,

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radiators, lights, etc.).

Drove vehicle to pick up and deliver personnel and materials.

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Assisted other crafts as required.

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Performed related duties as required.

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Les Wilson, Carmi Il Oil field worker 2004 2006

Cleaned out old wells

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Worked on new wells

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Drilling of new wells

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US ARMY 1995 2001

West Union Fire Dept Volunteer fireman 2010 2012

Lincoln Fire Protection District Volunteer fireman 2012 present

Education

High School Diploma (1994)

Personal References

Chiertan Burns Friend 217-***-****

Chief Scott Todd Friend 217-***-****

Chief Rob Ratliff Friend 217-***-****

Michael Waugh Friend 765-***-****

Shane Cheesman

714 NCR 900 East

Lerna Il 62440

10/7/2014

Dear Sir,

I saw your listing on Indeed.com for an experienced welder. I am trained and experienced

to do this work and I am eager to work with your organization.

This position matches my career interests and is strongly compatible with my skills and

experience in conducting experiments and tests and then evaluating data to assist

welding engineering personnel. I have experience in fitting, and fabricating metal

components. I am familiar with all the tasks involved in welding.

I have heard good things about your organization and would like to be part of your team. I

hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Shane Cheesman

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