Engineer Welding
Resume:
Thomas C. Stout
Beloit, WI.
53511
Cell Ph.: 313-***-****
Home Ph.: 608-***-****
Home email: ********@*****.***
EDUCATIO N:
BS: Applied Science in Vocational Ed. Trade Technology, Ferris State University
AS: Applied Science in Welding Technology, Ferris State University
AS: Applied Science in Industrial Engineering and Metals, Muskegon Community College
Major: Welding, Industrial Engineering, Metals
Hobart Welding Institute and Technology: Troy, Ohio.
Welding Metallurgy: Weld ability of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals.
Electric Boat's Supplier Quality, Weld & NDT Conference: General Dynamics/Groton, Conn.
Welding Specification Requirements of Tech Pub 248/278 and NDT Testing MIL- SPEC
2035 and 271.
Developing Weld Procedure Qualification Records: PQR’s
Weld Procedure Development: WPS’s
Welder Qualification Tests/Records :WQR’s
Develop Welder Workmanship Training program:
Weld Inspection criteria and methods used: NDT MIL STD 2035 and 271
Selection of correct Welding Filler Material for Base Materials used.
ASME Weld Code, Section IX Training: Sperko Engineering, Houston, TX
Welding and Brazing Procedure Requirements for writing PQR’s and WPS’s
Welder Qualifications Tests/Records: WQR’s
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To secure a Welding Specialist position utilizing my background and technical expertise to
enhance a company's quality, productivity, and welding knowledge in heavy fab.
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 30 years of manufacturing experience fabricating products made from aluminum, steel
& stainless. Hands on experience working with automotive sheet steel, pipe, and heavy
structural plate. Fabricating exposure included welding automotive assemblies, office
furniture, and heavy equipment such as overhead cranes, ocean/land drilling rigs, boilers,
tanks, boats, barges, missile launchers, and large engines. Was the Project Lead in developing
t raining curriculums for apprenticeship programs and maintenance personnel, writing
Welding Specifications, Weld Control Plans, and Capital Equipment Justifications. Work
experience in Welding Codes include AWS D1.1 Steel, D1.3 Almn., D1.6 Stainless, ASME
Section IX and ASME Nuclear Code Section III, and NAVSEA Tech Pub 248, 278, and NDT
Testing MIL- SPEC 2035 & 271.
WORK HISTORY:
FAIRBANKS MORSE ENGINE, Beloit, WI. July 2011 to present
Fairbanks Morse Engines manufactures specialized engines that range from 640 to 29,320
horsepower. These engines power large commercial and military ships, generate electric power
for nuclear power plants, operate water-pumping stations, and produce power for large
locomotives.
Welding Engineer
Responsible for:
Generation of Welding Procedures such as PQR’s and WPS’s that are in compliance with
ASME Code Section III and IX and NAVSEA Tech Pub 248/278 and NDT Inspection &
Testing MIL- SPEC 2035.
Develop Welder and Inspection hands on Training Program.
Implement Welder Certification Testing and maintain Welders Process Qualifications as
required by ASME IX, NAVSEA Tech Pub 248/278 and NDT Inspection/Testing in MIL-
SPEC 2035.
CHRYSLER CORP. Tech Center, Auburn Hills, MI. September 2010 to July 2011
Headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI., Chrysler Group LLC product lineup features some of the
world’s most recognizable brand of automobiles.
Welding Engineer
Responsible for:
Develop new and update older versions of the Chrysler related welding standards and
specifications in both the fusion and resistive weld processes.
Assist Weld Test personnel in evaluation of Chrysler Weld Specs in Micro-Etch, daily
teardowns, and ultra- sonic weld testing requirements for all assembly plant welding
operations/processes.
Assessment of Weld Depts. activities and drive continuous improvements in process
f low/production.
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILE and FIRE SYSTEMS, Camden, AR. January 2008 –
January 2010
A military defense contractor that manufacture missile’s and mobile/stationary launchers.
Welding Engineer
Responsible for:
Provide welding support and weld training on issues which affect production and
manufacture of military parts.
Develop and maintain any and all welding specifications that relate to all welding
operations at Missile and Fire plants. Maintain all PQR, WPS, and WPT welding procedures
for light and heavy fabrication under Aerospace MIL- STD 2219.
TEXTRON MARINE and LAND SYSTEMS, New Orleans, LA. December 2006 – January
2008
Textron Marine and Land is a military defense contractor which manufactures tanks,
hovercrafts, and boats.
Welding Engineer
Responsible for:
Develop, maintain, and improve Welding Procedures such as PQR’s and WPS’s that are in
compliance with NAVSEA Tech Pub 248/278, AWS D1.1, D1.2, and D1.6 plus NDT
I nspection/Testing MIL- SPEC 2035.
Train / test welders qualifying for AWS/Mil itary / P lant certification for specified customer
requirements.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI. August 2000 to March 2006
Welding Engineer
Responsible for:
Write Weld Process Control Plans (Mig, Spot, and Projection Welding) for all
p roduction /manufacturing processes.
Assist ES Weld Test personnel in evaluation of weld specs in Micro-Etch and daily
destructive weld teardown requirements for all plant welding processes.
Support launches and give technical support and training for hourly /salary employees in
GMAW, Spot and Projection Welding.
TECHNICAL TRAINING:
WTC/Weldtronic Spot/Projection Welding Workshop. Livonia, MI.
Robotic Programming Schools: ABB, Motorman, and Fanuc
Automotive Welding, Chrysler Tech Center, Sterling Heights, MI.
Ford Motor Company Training History:
Ergonomics: Implementing Ergo improvements.
Ergonomics: Design for Ergonomics.
Ergonomics for Engineers: Workstation Improvement Methods.
Supervisor / UAW Committee person seminar.
Ford Motor Company Green Belt project training.
Professional Affiliations:
Welding Advisory Committee
Blackhawk Technical College
Beloit, WI.
AWS Beloit / M i lwaukee, WI chapter
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