Welding Engineering
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
OF DAVID KEITH
ABBOTT CODED
WELDER
I am a strongly dedicated and
focused Production, MIG, CO2 and
experienced coded ARC welder,
with a strong work ethic. I pay
exceptional attention to detail. I
have 11 years working experience
across all sectors of the welding
trade. My experience and work
ethics enables me to work
independently with little to no
supervision. I take pride in myself
and my work as an artisan as it’s
not a job but a passion. I have
worked in the harshest of
conditions but the challenge in
itself only encouraged me to push
beyond my abilities to achieve
perfection. I am very loyal, reliable
and of sober habits.
David Abbott
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Email: *************@*****.*** Cell: 082-***-****
PERSONAL DETAILS;
Name David
Surname Abbott
Contact no. 082*******
Email address *************@*****.***
Health Excellent
Home Language English (Speak, Read & Write)
Marital status Single
I.D number 850**********
Passport number A01878156
Dependents 1
Availability 1 week notice
WELDING INSTITUTION (EXPERIENCE/TRAINING)
Institution Attended SAMSON’S WELDING SCHOOL
Year attended & completed 2011
Qualification (certificates) ARC
M.I.G – CO2
FLUX CORE
ARGON
Coded: 2G, 3G, 4G – Arc- welding
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Key Performance Areas; (Duties Performed)
Elgin Brown & Hammer;
Conducted ship component construction and repair tasks on a regular basis, used torches and other cutting tools
(griders, drills, ect) in an efficient and safe manner, followed supervision instruction in executing production task and maintained a clean and organised area. All completed welding task were inspected by Quality Control where they were MPI’d, Dye Penetrated and X-rayed. Our welding position included 2G, 3G and 4G. X-ray work included root filler and capping. Back grinding was executed by the welder and completed with a root filler and capping. All welders were tested before commencing employment.
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Email: *************@*****.*** Cell: 082-***-****
Company Elgin Brown & Hammer
Ship Repair
Period of employment Jan 2007 – Dec 2010
Position Welder – Coded Arc
Reason for leaving End of contract
Reference Dave - 082*******
Supervisor
Key Performance Areas; (Duties Performed)
Sub-tech Ship Repair
Vast body of shipyard welding experience, exceptional skills in power and hand tool operations and a strong knowledge of Mig and Arc welding. Excellent profiency in working in the most strenous working conditions and welding positions. All completed welding task were inspected by Quality Control where they were MPI’d, Dye Penetrated and X-rayed. Our welding position included 2G, 3G and 4G. X-ray work included root filler and capping. Back grinding was executed by the welder and completed with a root filler and capping. All welders were tested before commencing employment.
Company Sub-tech Ship Repair
Period of employment Jan 2011 – Dec 2011
Position Welder– Ship repair
Reason for leaving End of contract
Reference Sunil - 083-***-****
Key Performance Areas; (Duties Performed)
Road Hog Trailers
Extensive breadth of production welding experience, excellent knowledge of MIG and ARC welding, strong familiarity with welding equipment and tool operation. Production welding of MIG, CO2 on heavy duty trailers (new and repaired). Welding production included 30metres of welding in an 8 -hour day with welding standards been at the highest quality at all times. The skill set of my welding ability was of such high standards, that supervision was not required, and I met and exceeded production volume and quality goals on a regular basis. Welding positions included 2G, 3G and 4G. All welders were tested before commencing employment.
Company Road Hog Trailers
Period of employment Jan 2012 – August 2012
Position Welder - Heavy duty
Reason for leaving End of contract
Reference Carl - 031-***-****/082*******
Duties Welding –C02 & ARC
Flat beds and Tippers
Heavy Duty Trailer
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Email: *************@*****.*** Cell: 082-***-****
Key Performance Areas; (Duties Performed)
BNC Engineering
Production welding of CO2, each had a set task of completing a container inside and out in a duration of 8 hours. Welding position included 2G & 3G. Welding had to be at the highest standards. Operated grinders of 4inch and 9 inch to prepare metals for welding.
Company BNC Engineering
Period of employment Sept 2012 – Jan 2013
Position Welder - Containers for Transnet
Reason for leaving End of contract
Duties Welding Train coal containers
Key Performance Areas; (Duties Performed)
Mobile Engineering
Visual test before commencing employment. Arc (3G, 4G&6G), MIG CO2 (3G &4G). Worked on various projects side by side with the CEO. Duties included tacking up plates, grinding and pipe work. Repairs were also conducted on broken down trailers. Worked with stainless, carbon and mile steel. I was the lead welder and was responsible for ensuring that all the work was complete accordingly to the set standards and in a timely manner.
Company Mobile Engineering
Period of employment Feb 2013 – April 2013
Position Welder
Reason for leaving End of contract
Reference Danny - 071-****-*** CEO
Key Performance Areas; (Duties Performed)
Tro-Tech Engineering
To qualify and be employed within the refinery there were various test that were conducted in a workshop which included the presence a AIA(ENGEN) and a QC(TRO-TECH) as well as a 3rd party. The duration of the test was approximately 6 hours. Welding test included 2G, 3G & 4G – pass requirement – 100% x-ray pass. Safety was the number one priority due to the dangerous and hazardous conditions. Attended Grinder, Confined space entry, working on Heights and Induction training before going on site. I worked on the tank maintenance team the duties included the below.
Welding tanks at ENGEN & SAPREF oil refinery
Welding tanks at I.V.S tank farm
Welding tanks at I.V.B crude oil tanks, Diesel tanks, Petrol tanks and Gas tanks
Work was inspected by a QC, AIA and ENGENS supervision
2G,3G,4G on all tanks
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Email: *************@*****.*** Cell: 082-***-****
Company Tro-Tech Engineering
Period of employment Feb 2013 – July 2015
Position Welder
Reference Mark -083*******
Site Manager
Key Performance Areas; (Duties Performed)
Grinaker LTA - Engineering
To qualify and be employed within the refinery there were various test that were conducted in a workshop which included the presence a AIA(ENGEN) and a QC(TRO-TECH) as well as a 3rd party. The duration of the test was approximately 6 hours. Welding test included 2G, 3G & 4G – pass requirement – 100% x-ray pass. Safety was the number one priority due to the dangerous and hazardous conditions. Attended Grinder, Confined space entry, working on Heights and Induction training before going on site. I worked on the tank maintenance team the duties included the below.
Company Grinaker LTA - Engineering
Period of employment August 2015 – February 2016
Position Welder
Reason Contract ended
Coded Refinery coded Arc welding
Reference Xavier – Supervisor-082*******
Reference other Sean – HR 082*******
Welding tanks at ENGEN oil refinery
Welding tanks at I.V.B crude oil tanks, Diesel tanks, Petrol tanks and Gas tanks
Work was inspected by a QC, AIA and ENGENS supervision
2G,3G,4G on all tanks
Power tools used for Bevelling and back grinding of X-ray work
Worked on Oil tank roofs welding new plates to old
Welded floating roofs in different welding angles
Welding had to be MPI’d, Dye Penetrated and X-rayed Key Performance Areas; (Duties Performed)
Jodache Engineering
3G, ARC Stainless steel test to be conducted before commencing employment using the 306 stainless steel electro rod. Welding was done at SEZLE SUGAR MILL, conducted structural welding, as well as stainless and mile steel tanks, other duties included loading metal on mass welding machines, evaluated all completed work for flaws and imperfections. Operated all welding equipment and tools in adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
Company Jodache Engineering
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Email: *************@*****.*** Cell: 082-***-****
Period of employment Feb 2016 – March 2016
Position Welder
Reason End of Contract
Reference Donovan – 073******* (Supervisor)
Key Performance Areas; (Duties Performed)
Peterson Industries
Welding repairs to heavy duty trailers as well as skip jack bins. Welding ARC and MIG-CO2 at Barlow World equipment workshop.
Company Peterson Industries
Period of employment May 2016 – Dec 2016
Reason End of contract
Position Head of Welding
Reason Company is downsizing
Reference Keith Peterson – 084*******
Key Performance Areas; (Duties Performed)
AJ Mining & Industrial Suppliers (Current Employment) Welding, ARC & MIG – CO2, Structural steel and piping using low hydrogen ARC welding rods. Also worked with basic hand tools. Being senior welder; I was in charge of making sure the welding was all done up to standard as well as having a welding procedure for the different types of jobs that were required.
Company AJ Mining & Industrial Suppliers
Period of employment March 2017 – Current
Position Senior ARC & MIG – CO2 Welder
Reference Contact the office to confirm employment
I appreciate the time you have taken to peruse my CV, as I have stated before I am a very loyal employee and at this stage of my life I am looking for better opportunities and stability to build a future for myself and my family. I would greatly appreciate being even considered for an interview. Thank you.
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