High School Welding

Ronnie Van Zant

Email: ********@************.***

Address:

City: Kingston

State: TN

Zip: 37763

Country: USA

Phone: 865-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

MIG welding specialist proficient in using torch, plasma, air sac, stick weld and operation of forklifts, overhead cranes. Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Knowledgeable self-starter capable of maintaining heavy equipment, with proficiency in MIG, flux and stick welding, drill press, crane operation and metal fabrication. and maintaining proper safety standards. Willing to relocate. Has own tools and transportation.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Stratford high, Ladson SC 1/2001 to 5/1991 (General)

Job History / Details:

Summary

MIG welding specialist proficient in using torch, plasma, air sac, stick weld and operation of forklifts, overhead cranes. Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Knowledgeable self-starter capable of maintaining heavy equipment, with proficiency in MIG, flux and stick welding, drill press, crane operation and metal fabrication. and maintaining proper safety standards. Willing to relocate. Has own tools and transportation.

Highlights

Available to work nights and weekends

Available to work extended hours

I have my own tools from 1/4 to 3/4 inch drive sockets, wrenches and up to 2" air tools. Estimated value $ 20.000

Flux core (FCAW) welding

Sheet metal fabrication

Expert knowledge of 0.35 to 3/32 wiring

Expert in stick welding

Reading drawings, models and blueprints

Brake press operation

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading drawings, models and blueprints

Experience

July 2010 to November 2012

Nicholson Construction Pittsburgh, PA

welder/fabricator/mechanic

Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components. Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work. Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment. Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together. Welded on clamshell buckets, worked on hydraulic grabs, completed structural repairs as needed on equipment, built structural platforms, re-tooling,

Repaired hydraulic motors, pumps, grout plants, set up took apart 100 ton

cranes. Loaded and unloaded trucks when needed.

Precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.Monitored the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.

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

April 2009 to May 2010

Landmark Trailers Knoxville, TN

Mechanic/welder

Ran service truck to repair trucks and trailers, tires, brakes, wheel, seals, cam bushings, lights, king pins,cross-members, airbags, axles, Dot inspections, starters, fan hubs, panels, roll up doors,welding and cutting torches, air arcing, drive lines, u joints, 5 th wheels when needed to be repaired.

Repair and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.

Responded to service calls quickly and professionally.Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.

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

April 2008 to April 2009

Pips Iron Works Knoxville, TN

welder/fitter/painter

Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components. 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. Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment. Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together. Monitored the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials. Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts. and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.Adjusted the weld machines to the correct settings prior to weld applications.Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled them in jigs and fixtures.Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.

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

February 2005 to April 2008

K&L Trailers Knoxville, TN

mechanic/welder

Ran service truck. Repaired trucks and trailers brakes, wheel seals, cam

bushings, lights king pins, cross-members, air bags, axles, Dot inspections, starters fan hubs, panels roll up doors, welding, and air arcing as needed, drive lines, u joints. Responded to service calls quickly and professionally.Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures. Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.

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

Education

1991 Stratford high Ladson, SC

High School Diploma General

NCCO Rigger 1 card

OSHA 10 Training

Coursework in Arc and MIG Welding

Trained in Tool Box Safety Meetings

Certification Classes in Welding

Forklift Training (Rough Terrain)

Air Brakes

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