DALE FOURROUX
Carriere, MS *****
j9u9su@r.postjobfree.com
Well experienced Structural Welder looking for a full-time job, where I can excel to my full potential.
Experience:
Trinity Yachts, Journeyman Structural Welder, Gulfport, MS March 2008 to Aug 11
Ms. Bonnie Bates, 228-***-****
Welded metal components together
Fabricated and repaired yachts, ships, and barges- as well as their accessories.
Insured that all hazardous materials were disposed of properly.
Platform Crane, Journeyman Structural Welder/ Mechanic, Slidell, LA Jan 08 to March 2008
Mr. Gene Buras 985-***-****
Constructed and repaired all company cranes on shore, and off shore.
Reconstructed submerged cranes that would later be reused.
Hutco Inc, Journeyman Structural Welder, Picayune, Ms Aug 07 to Dec 07
Mr. Coleman Ruiz601-***-****
Welded metal components together to fabricate and repair products, such as machine parts, and plant equipment.
Welded metal parts together, using both gas welding, and brazing, and any combination of arc welding processes.
Performed related tasks, such as thermal cutting and grinding.
Repaired broken and cracked parts, filled holes and increased size of metal parts.
Patrick Fabrication, Journeyman Structural Welder, Abita Springs, LA March 07 to Aug. 07
Welded metal components together to fabricate and repair products, such plant equipment, and cranes.
Welded metal parts together, using both gas welding and brazing, and any combination of arc welding.
Performed related tasks, such as thermal cutting and grinding.
Repaired broken and cracked parts, filled holes and increased size of metal parts.
Southern Transportation Inc., Shop Diesel Tech Manager, Saucier, MS June 05 to Dec. 06
Mr. Chuck Casteel 228-***-****
Welded metal components together to fabricate and repair products, such as machine parts, trucks parts, and any other equipment in the shop the required welding.
Repaired and maintained diesel engines used to power machines such as buses, trucks, electric generators, and construction machinery, using hand tools, precision measuring instruments and machine tools.
Reconditioned and replaced parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves and bushings, using engine lathes, hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
Collected income for all performed jobs by the shop.
CMC Cuevas Machine Co., Journeyman Structural Welder, Poplarville, MS July 04 to June 06
On Call As Needed
Mr. Todd Smith, 228-***-****
Welded and tack-welded overlapping edges of positioned components to fabricate sheet metal assemblies, such as panels, using portable spot welding gun.
Welded together metal components of products such as pipelines and cranes- as specified by layout, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, welding procedures, and oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment.
Obtained specified electrode and inserted electrode into portable holder and threaded consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
Assembled and tack-welded steel frames and other component parts of machinery and equipment in preparation for final welding.
Lifted and positioned components on assembly table, using electric crane, jacks and shims.
Measured and marked locations for metal components on assembly table, following blueprints.
Job Crafters, Journeyman Structural Welder, Mobile, AL June 04 to Oct. 04
Ms. Teresa Dickerson, 251-***-****
Selected torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, according to welding chart specifications and type and thickness of metal.
Welded and tack-welded overlapping edges of positioned components to fabricate sheets metal assemblies, such as panels, and refrigerator shells using portable spot-welding gun.
Pressed electrode against work pieces at specified weld points to complete circuit between electrodes and heat metal to joining temperature.
Halter Marine, Journeyman Structural Welder, Gulfport, MS 2000 to 2002
No longer in Business
Assembled and tack-welded steel frames and other component parts of machinery and equipment in preparation for final welding.
Lifted and positioned components on assembly table, using electric crane, jacks and shims.
Clamped metal components to assembly table for welding.
Welded and tack-welded overlapping edges of positioned components to fabricate sheets metal assemblies, such as panels, using portable spot-welding gun.
Attended group meetings to learn new and modified techniques on a weekly basis.
Positioned and clamped work pieces together.
Welded together metal components of products such as pipelines, and ships as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work orders welding procedures, and oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment.
Fluor Daniels, Journeyman Structural Welder, Louisville, KY March 02 to Jan 03
Welding parts for Louisville Power and Light.
Handled Boil Maker work and Re-fabrication.
Replaced any defective motors and shimmed into height.
Used the dial indicator to perform the truing process with the shaft and pump.
Kennedy Engine Co., Journeyman Structural Welder/ Diesel Tech, Biloxi, MS 1993 to 1998
Mr. Thomas M. Kennedy Jr., 601-***-****
Diagnosed mechanical failures and repaired tractors and tractor components according to manuals, factory specifications and knowledge of engine performance, using hand tools, power tools and testing instruments.
Repaired and maintained diesel engines used to power machines such as buses, small water crafts (fishing boats, yachts, and crew boats), trucks, electric generators and construction machinery, using hand tools precision measuring instruments and machine tools.
Reconditioned and replaced parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves and bushings, using engine laths, hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
Welded and cuts parts with arc-welding and flame- cutting equipment.
Diagnosed troubled disassembled engines and examined parts for defects and excessive wear.
EDUCATION:
Mechanics Degree Metairie, LA 1987
Via: Diesel Maintenance Training
Air Conditioning Mechanic Hattiesburg, MS 1998
Via: Empire Truck
Other Skills/ Accomplishments:
Fire Safety Instructor
Spill Out Control
Lock-Out/ Tag-Out on Electrical units
Fork Lift, Scissor lift, and JLG lift Driver
Handled Big Rigs
Confined Space, and Gas Training
Instrumentation Fitting
Swagelok Fitting
Safety Industrial Hygiene Service Certified
REFERENCES:
1. Harry Hudson Former co-worker 228-***-****
2. Brian Hargis Former co-worker/ friend 330-***-****
3. Jason Moztellar Friend 228-***-****
4. Mr. Dilbert Friend 601-***-****