Donald R. West

*** *. ******** *****

Michigan Center, MI 49254

517-***-****

abzzzr@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Self motivated Welder and Maintenance Repair Technician looking to excel in a stable

company that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and skills to further company and

personal growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive knowledge in welding, metal fabrication, and maintenance repair with over 30+

years experience.

Qualified MIG and Stick on: aluminum, steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron,

magnesium, and galvanized.

Known for ability to maintain an exceptionally high degree of workmanship.

Knowledge of quality assurance and safety standards and procedures.

Competent general inspection of weld joints, welding in common processes, use of jigs,

fixtures, various template equipment, physical dexterity for welding and fabrication

processes, and blueprint interpretation.

Valuable experience in diagnosing and repairing different types of powered and non

powered equipment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Maintenance Repair Technician/Welder & Fabricator

Lefere Forge & Machine Co. 517-***-****

3/2005 present

Welding, pipefitting, machine maintenance, fabrication of machinery, tooling setup for

Temptresses quality control, run 10 Ton overhead Northern Crane and other various

equipment.

Welder/Fabricator

H&H Welding & Repair LLC 517-***-****

9/2001 3/2005

Welding, fabrication from blueprints, repair different types of equipment and structure of

steel buildings, use of arc welder, MIG, plasma, acetylene and oxygen torches for bronzing

and cutting. Experience with various hand tools and shop machines.

Maintenance Repair Technician/Welder & Fabricator

Lefere Forge & Machine Co. 517-***-****

11/1998 9/2001

Welding, pipefitting including mirror welding in tight locations, machine repair and

maintenance, run 10 Ton overhead Northern Crane, set up of jobs.

Welding/Fabricator

TC Construction Co. 619-***-****

8/1998 10/1998

Welding, machine maintenance, and ran various equipment.

Maintenance Repair Technician/Welder & Fabricator

Lefere Forge & Machine Co. 517-***-****

4/1988 8/1998

Welding, pipefitting, machine maintenance, run 10 Ton overheard Northern Crane.

Welder/Pipe Fitter

US NAVY, USS DENVER LPD 9 San Diego, CA Pacific Fleet

10/1983 10/1986

RESERVES

10/1986 10/1989

Hull Maintenance Technician, welding, pipefitting, engineering of Navy ships, maintenance

of systems and equipment, firefighting.

EDUCATION

Lansing Community College Production Welder

Apprentice in US NAVY San Diego, CA Fireman

Danville Agriculture School

Capital Area Career Center Production Welder

REFERENCES

Alvin Stone

139 W. Addison St.

Jackson, MI 49203

517-***-****

Curtis Johnson Jr.

1318 Locus St

Jackson, MI 49203

517-***-****

Tim Lefere

333 Frenwood St.

Jackson, MI 49203

517-***-****

James Vogt

Clark Lake, MI

49234

517-***-****

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