Jason M. Gaines
***D Fairmount Ct. Avon, In ***** • **.******@*****.*** • 317-***-****
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Leadership and Administration, National Labor College, 9/2011- 4/2013
Associates Degree - Applied Science, Ivy Technical Community College, 5/2004 - 5/2006
Apprenticeship¬ - International Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Local 20, 5/2003 - 5/2008
CORE COMPETENCIES
Blueprint/Package Specifications Interpretation
Organizational management skills
Highly effective oral and written communication skills
Task Coordination/ Delegation
Health and Safety Implementation
Ability to develop and lead an efficient reliable team
Positive production strategies
Time management and coordination execution
Proficient in Microsoft word, power point, and excel
Source/ Weld Inspection
Weld Theory Instruction
Quality Control/Quality Assurance
EXPERIENCE
Ivy Technical Community College - Lafayette and Columbus, In
Adjunct Welding Theory Instructor/ Weld Inspector 8/2013 - Present
• Teach course materials that support welding initiatives and use appropriate techniques to provide students with the knowledge needed to achieve the learning objectives for SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW processes
• Inspect the accuracy of welds and provide positive verbal and written feedback to the students to ensure continued growth and development
• Maintain equipment and supplies for the classroom and labs, as necessary to support the assigned program area and future trends in the industry
• Schedule testing dates for qualified welding candidates
• Maintain student records and documentation
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and updating of curriculum
• Advocate safe work environment practices
• Develop students for AWS certification testing
Superior Air Handling Co. - Aiken, SC Project - MOX Nuclear Facility
Nuclear Quality Inspector 1/2012 - 8/2013
• Developed and reviewed technical work packages
• Quality Control/ Quality Assurance
• Heavily consulted for procedural, tolerances, and documentation concerns
• Trusted to develop new employees
• Reviewed the accuracy of nuclear traceability documents
• Trusted to develop job efficiency strategies
• Performed weld inspections spanning both shop fabrication and field operations
• Data entry and procedural follow through
• Performed source inspections pertaining to all quality levels
• Proven knowledge of welding principles and inspection criteria
Intermech Inc. - Aiken, SC Project - Salt Waste Nuclear Processing Facility
Lead Journeyman/Lead Nuclear Welder 11/2010 - 1/2012
• Coordinated with personnel from various crafts to outline responsibilities, plan tasks, and ensure project completion
• Assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities
• Reviewed the accuracy of nuclear traceability documents
• Monitored the progress of ongoing tasks, providing feedback as needed
• Assembled and installed NQA-1 stainless/galvanized duct work systems
• Fabricated and installed complex NQA-1siesmic support systems
• Performed visual and pressure test inspections
Poynter Sheet Metal - Bloomington, In Multiple Projects Statewide
Foreman/Welder 5/2003 - 5/2010
• Project planning, preparation, and organizing
• Exercised effective communication across various crafts to accomplish interrelated objectives
• Trusted to develop new employees
• Scheduled and determined materials needed for job completion
• Performed lay-out tasks in a shop/field setting
• Performed penetrant and visual inspections in a shop setting
• Performed welding on stainless steels, mild steels, and aluminum applications