JONATHON R. LORE

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Portage, MI 49024

269-***-****

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Objective: Seeking a position as a Certified Welding Inspector in a

positive and energetic work environment that will benefit from my

leadership capabilities and welding skills.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, MEMBERSHIPS

Kellogg Community College, Associate of Applied Science in Welding,

completed 2012

State of Michigan, Vocational Authorization to Teach Welding,

PN0000000021350, 2011

American Welding Society, Certified Welding Educator QC5 #1105005E,

competed 2011

American Welding Society, Certified Welding Inspector QC1 #10080991,

completed 2010

US Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training, Kalamazoo, MI,

Certificate of Apprenticeship Training, Welding Technician, completed 2006

MTEC, Oshtemo, MI, Frontline Leadership Program, completed 2006

Certificate of Achievement, Miller Electric Mfg. Co.,Welding Processes and

Power Sources, Level & Level II, completed 1999

Kellogg Community College, Regional Manufacturing Technology Center,

Battle Creek, MI, Welding Program, completed 1999

Bay Arenac Skill Center, Bay City, MI, Welding Program, completed 1990

Calhoun Area Technology Center, Battle Creek, MI, Welding Program,

completed 1989

Garber High School, Essexville, MI, Graduated 1990

Commercial Driver's License, Class B, Air Brakes & Hazardous Material

Handling Endorsement, Kalamazoo, MI, completed 1998

American Welding Society, member since 1999

WORK EXPERIENCE

American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector and Instructor, JLore

Welding, Owner

Kalamazoo, MI, 2011 to present.

. Train and certify welders in compliance to AWS Welding Codes

. Document and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure

Qualification Records, and Welder Procedure Qualification Records

. Provide destructive and non-destructive testing on qualified welds

. Provide continuous improvement to the quality of welding procedures

Welding Instructor

Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, Calhoun Area Career Center, Battle Creek,

MI, 2011 to present

. Train students in the proper techniques of GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW

welding processes

. Teach students proper safety and job related practices to prepare

them for future employment

. Educate students on all aspects of the welding field

. Mentor at risk teens and empower them to improve and apply positive

life skills

Welding Supervisor

Schupan Aluminum and Plastic Sales, Kalamazoo, MI, 2002 to 2011

. Develop all welding procedures

. Expedite purchasing of all welding supplies and equipment

. Train welders in GMAW / GTAW, cutting torches, saws and roller

machines

. Train staff in welder maintenance and metal finishing

. Provide cost savings analysis and quality assurance on weldments

. Supervise and direct multiple employees

. Initiated and completed Welding Technician Apprenticeship Program

. Design and fabricate weld fixtures

Welding Instructor

Loy Norrix High School, Kalamazoo, MI, 2002 - 2003

. Teach students the proper techniques of GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW welding

. Teach students proper safety and job related practices to prepare

them for future employment

. Educate students on all aspects of the welding field

. Expedite purchasing and maintenance of all welding supplies and

equipment

Outside Sales Representative

Purity Cylinder Gases, Inc., Kalamazoo, MI, 1999 - 2002

. Create business opportunities and maintain long term accounts

. Apply communication skills to coordinate and accomplish sales

. Utilize technical skills and troubleshooting abilities to enhance the

value of customer service

Inside Sales Representative

Purity Cylinder Gases, Inc., Kalamazoo, MI, 1998 - 1999

. Serve as Inside Customer Service Representative

. Coordinate all shipping and receiving

. Perform cash handling procedures for inside sales

Welder/Fabricator

Root Spring Scraper Company, Kalamazoo, MI, 1994 - 1998

. Build industrial-sized snowplows and snow removal equipment

Hull Maintenance Technician

United States Navy, Honorable Discharge: 1992 - 1994

. Served aboard U.S.S. Jason performing welding related tasks

. Designated Lead Fireman of section

SPECIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

. Proficient in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding techniques

. Skilled in using cutting torches, grinders, metal shears, and related

equipment

. Trained in advanced firefighting and lifesaving procedures

. Highly motivated and dedicated individual

. Adaptable and flexible within changing environment

. Exceptional oral and written communication skills

. Dependable and reliable

. Eager to enhance skills and job related capabilities

REFERENCES

Mr. Warren Banaszewski Mr. Kyle Aukerman

Welding Instructor Fabrication Manager

622 E. Roosevelt 8545 S. Norris Road

Battle Creek, MI 49017 Delton, MI 49046

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