Kevin McAra

** ******** *****, ******, *******, N1G2N7

Email: aboqlw@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a career with your company that will implement my strong technical skills. These include CWB/ TSSA Plate and pipe welding, GMAW and GTAW on steel and aluminum, SMAW, fitting, digital electronics, hazardous materials response, drill press and band saw operations, as well as contributing my strong communication and customer management skills.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

TSSA 2 6G GTAW (Tig) Stainless Steel Pipe TicketCWB SMAW (X-ray) certified: All positionsTSSA 6 5G SMAW Pipe Ticket 6010 rootTSSA 2 6G SMAW Pipe Ticket 6010 rootTSSA 2 6G GTAW (Tig) Root SMAW Fill TicketTrained and experienced in FCAW and Sub-Arc on steel. Trained and experienced in GMAW on steel and aluminum.Trained and experienced in GTAW on steel and aluminum.Experience grinding/shaping/polishing metal for aesthetic purposes.Excellent understanding of blueprints/ weld symbols/ oxy fuel cutting Applying knowledge of the risks associated with hazardous materials response and implementing safety precautions for transport, storage and disposal.In depth knowledge of combustion chemistry as it relates to human health and the surrounding environment.Strong communication skills including good technical communication and effective oral and written communications skills.

EDUCATION

2009 Graduate Pipe And Pressure Vessel WeldingConestoga College, Guelph, Ontario

2004 Graduate Fire Protection Engineering Technician ProgramSeneca College, Toronto, Ontario

(CWB) SMAW plate welding, (TSSA) SMAW pipe welding. GTAW (TIG) plate/pipe welding, GMAW (Mig), Sub-Arc welding.Oxyfuel & plasma cutting, carbon arc gouging. Weld safety, weld Symbols, weld faults, and blueprint reading.Developing and implementing design and business solutions for the fire industry.Sprinkler design/ fluid dynamics.Building codes/ Fire codes/ Emergency response.

Kevin McAra

27 Yewholme Drive, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2N7

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Related Program Courses SMAW plate/pipe - GMAW (MIG) welding GTAW Joint/ TSSA pipe root - Sprinkler Design/ fluid dynamics High Angle & Swift Current Rescue - Auto CADBlueprint interpretation/ Drawings - Basic Elements Of Firefighting

WORK HISTORY

2012

Steelcraft Inc.Welding pipe and pressure vessel containment systems for the petrochemical, mining, and agriculture industries. Oxy-fuel and carbon arc cutting, fitting, blueprints interpretation.Overhead crane & rigging training. Maintain one hundred percent quality for X-ray weld inspections. 2011

Teutech Industries.Steel and Aluminum (MIG) and (TIG) welder for Military and locomotive manufacturing.Reading blueprints, fitting and welding.Maintain one hundred percent quality for parts.

2009-2010

NL Novalink.Tig and Mig welding for commercial I.T focused desking/ control room terminals.Reading blueprints, fitting and welding for design and assembly.Spot welding, drill press, band saw, aluminum saw.Grinding and shaping of welds and sheet metal to specific tolerances.

2004 - 2008

Cascade Corp Inc.Operate heavy steel hydraulic cylinders to forge forklift blades.Painting and shipping of finished products.Assisting welders in pre/post heat applications and fire watch.Continuous use of 1 ton overhead cranes.

REFERENCES

Lucien Petillot

Certified Canadian Red Seal Welder,

Head Instructor, Conestoga College Pipe Welding Program

519-***-****

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