High School Welding

Gary Olson

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City: Hunter

State: ND

Zip: 58048

Country: USA

Phone: 701-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

I can lead with my many years of experience in weld production in which I have the knowlege to ensure the safe, efficient, high quality and profitable manufacturing.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from NDSCS, Micro ZZ 1/2001 to 5/1979 (Welding)

Job History / Details:

Summary

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] with proficiency in MIG, flux and stick welding, drill press, crane operation and metal fabrication.

MIG welding specialist proficient in using torch, plasma, air sac, stick weld and forklifts. Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and diagrams.

Results-oriented, high-energy welding professional with heavy equipment and weld measuring experience.

Welder with extensive knowledge of structural, mild and stainless steel and aluminum.

Highlights

Adept in precision and measuring tools

Expertise in wire feed machines

Certified Welder

Reading drawings, models and blueprints

Lead welder on []

Flux core (FCAW) welding

Expert knowledge of 0.35 to 3/32 wiring

Fast-learner

Available to work extended hours

Available to work in remote locations for long periods of time

CWB Flat/Horizontal

Experience

April 1999 to November 2012

DMI Industries West Fargo, N.D.

Welder/Leadman

Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.

Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.

Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.

Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.

Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.

Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.

Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.

Precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.

Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.

Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.

Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.

Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Installed fabricated metal components in the processing plant.

Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.

Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.

Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance.

Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.

Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.

Responded to service calls quickly and professionally.

Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints.

Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.

Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.

Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.

Adjusted the weld machines to the correct settings prior to weld applications.

Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.

Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces efficiently.

Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.

Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.

Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled them in jigs and fixtures.

Inspected welds and checked that critical measurements met specifications upon completion.

Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.

Examined the structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.

Education

1979 NDSCS Wahpeton, N.D.

High School Diploma Welding

Basic Vocational Certificate in Welding

Coursework in Arc and MIG Welding

Coursework in Welding Fabrication Technology

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