Mr. John Bratton

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

Laurel, MS. 39440

219-***-****

ac81zu@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

I’m seeking a hands-on position in the field of welding technology that will best utilize my skills

and experience, attention to detail and energetic personality in an environment with the potential for skill development and professional career advancement.

EDUCATION:

Forrestville High School, Chicago, Illinois 60653

Completed Grades 9-12

Department of Labor, Atterbury Job Corps Center, Edinburgh, Indiana

Completed courses in Combination Welding, Blueprint Reading, and Emergency Shop First Aid.

11/1972 – 7/1973

Moraine Valley College, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465

NDT Courses (meeting the ATA-105 and ANSI/ASNT-CP-189 Standards) Radiation Safety, Level Il Dye Penetrant Inspection, level II Magnetic Particle Inspection, Radiation testing level I & II, Ultrasonic Evaluation level I & II

9/2008 to 6/2009

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

Thirty plus years of AWS and AAR Code Welding and Weld Inspection experience.

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS:

Windows and Microsoft Office Suite

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

HOWARD INDUSTRIES

Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Repair, maintain and troubleshoot all production machines necessary for the manufacturing of power transformer

Quality Development Supervisor – (1.) Train employees in all aspects of the quality system including welding, welding certification, operation and machine maintenance (2.) audit compliance and deviation of the quality system (3.) make necessary adjustments to restore compliance to the quality system.

12/2016 - present

APPLIED TECHNICAL SERVICES

N.D.T Technician II – Ultrasonic, Dye- Penetrant and Mag-Particle testing.

2/2014 to 7/2014

THE SHAW GROUP/ A CB&I COMPANY

N.D.T Technician II – Ultrasonic and Dye Penetrate testing and evaluation of pipe fittings in addition to writing, updating and revising ultrasonic testing procedures for Level III approval.

2/2013 to 1/201

John Bratton

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MAC INC. THE TRADEMAN NETWORK

N.D.T Technician II – Contract employee at The Shaw Group conducting Ultrasonic and Dye-Penetrant testing and evaluation of pipe fittings

10/2012 – 2/2013

CITISTAFF PROFESSIONALS INC

Fabrication Supervisor – Contracted Shift Supervisor for ABB-Kuhlman Electric in Crystal Springs, MS. Supervised a team of 15 people in the fabrication of utility power transformers. Assisted in custom fabrication of new design and engineering in addition to human resources, quality control and employee training.

8/2011 to 3/2012

CSX TRANSPORTATION, Riverdale, Illinois

Sheet Metal Worker / Pipe Fitter / Engine Mover – Moved locomotives to and from the service area. Repaired and/or replaced any defective sheet metal components or defective pipe riggings on locomotives.

5/2002 to 8/2008

ACME STEEL COMPANY, Riverdale, Illinois

Maintenance Welder / Fabricator – Build, repair and replace machinery as needed in the manufacture of steel. Build and repair steel mill ladles, railroad locomotives and bottle cars, cranes, forklifts, and trucks; fabricate new tools. Created welder evaluation examination for Human Resources Department. Designed and fabricated new submerged/open arc lathe roll welding system. Performed QS 9000 audits.

6/1990 to 10/2001

From 1978 to 1990 I was employed at the following companies and positions where I gained knowledge and certification in the areas that would qualify my experience in all aspects of the welding field.

UNION TANK CAR COMPANY, East Chicago, Indiana

Production Welder

AAR Welding Inspector / Quality Control

AIRCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Chicago, Illinois

Welding Instructor

G. M. CORPORATION, ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIVISION, Chicago, Illinois

Production Welder.

Inspector / Quality Control

Inspection Auditor

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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