JAMES M. PASDACH
***** *** **. § Groveland, FL **763 § Phone: 352-***-**** § ************@***.***
Professional Summary
Highly focused and knowledgeable combo welder with over 15 years of experience in supporting complex
industrial and commercial operations. Expert in all phases of welding, fabricating and working with a variety of
materials and machinery. Recognized for completing projects ahead of production schedules.
Skills and Expertise Highlights
Active SECRET Clearance
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Gas Tungsten, Gas Metal, Flux-Cored and Plasma Arc
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§ Oxygen and Acetylene
§ Broad commercial industry knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron and
copper/brass.
§ Management, supervision and mentoring of junior professionals.
Professional Experience
Certified Welder (DEPLOYED)
ManTech International, RCV (Route Clearance Vehicle), Afghanistan Jun 2011 to Present
§ Performs various welds on ballistic hulls and metals, reads blueprints and associated installation
instructions and performs assembly within specified tolerances.
§ Responsible for mentoring and instructing junior welders and apprentices on all welding tools and
procedures associated with the maintenance of Route Clearance Vehicles.
§ Proficient in the FCAW and SMAW processes. Provides design detail and recommends modifications
to engineering designs.
§ Designed, fabricated and installed numerous parts directly resulting in cost savings to the company.
Welder/Tech 1 Industrial Maintenance
Howard Fertilizer and Chemical, Orlando, FL Mar 2003 to Jun 2011
§ Responsible for fabricating large and small parts as per technical drawing and assembled parts as
required.
§ Inspected and examined welds for bead size and other specifications. Consulted welding chart
specifications to select appropriate type and thickness of material.
§ Utilized hoist, cranes and other heavy material handling equipment for support of work pieces to be
welded.
Lead Welder/Shop Foreman
Chucks Incorporated, Leesburg, FL Dec 1998 to June 2003
§ Supervised the building and fabricating of pressure vessels from raw material to finished product.
§ Used precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures to cut, fit and weld components; including
various plates, structural shapes and pipe.
Education and Training
U.S. Army, Indiana Army National Guard 1990 to 1998
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NDT Level 2 Nondestructive Testing Methods Certification
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Certified welder 6G Open Root Pipe
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4.2.1 A36-A515 E309T-1 FCAW Groove WPS/PQR
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4.2.2 A36-A515 E309 SMAW Groove WPS/PQR
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4.1.1 A517 E91T1-GMH4 FCAW Groove WPS/PQR
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4.1.2 A517 E11018 SMAW Groove WPS/PQR
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OSHA 10 hour course
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Certified to perform annual inspections on Road Tractors and Trailers
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Certified to perform Air Brake inspections
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American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Adult CPR
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REFERENCES
George Wilkerson, G & D Equipment Repair 407-***-****
Craig May, Absolute Septic Service 352-***-****
Michael Brooks, Howard Fertilizer and Chemical 407-***-****
Donald Bunch, Regional Logistics Manager 731-***-****