High School Welding
Resume:
Gerald Wilson
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815
Email: *******@*****.***
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of materials, tools, and processes used in gas, arc, and heli-arc welding
Knowledge of the welding qualities and properties of a variety of metals
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the welding trade
Ability to read and independently work from plans, sketches, diagrams, and blueprints
Ability to train, instruct, and direct others in welding assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience
ABC Welding School Baton Rouge, La January 2007-present
Instructor
Develops appropriate student performance objectives to be achieved for the year.
Deliver instructional methods and techniques which are used in assisting persons to gain the skills needed for entry level job positions.
Use problem solving skills to analyze instructional situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action to obtain maximum learning.
Prepare and teach courses in the Welding Program including titanium welding, gas tungsten arc process, gas metal arc process, shielded metal arc process, flux core process, and other related subjects (metallurgy, welding inspection, pipe layouts, etc); Run orbital welding machines;
Maintain accurate academic records and prepare required reports.
Advise students in the Welding Program.
Turner Industries (BASF Chemical Company) Geismar, La January 2000-present
Welder/Pipefitter/Millwright
Read and study sketches, diagrams, or parts to be repaired or fabricated and determines
operations to be performed and materials required.
Requisition materials and tools required to work and inspect them upon completion.
Fabricates and assembles complete devices or pieces of equipment by using metal forming and cutting tools such as presses, punches, brakes, pipe benders and drills to bend, shape, and cut parts to be welded and bolted, screwed, or riveted together.
Lays out, positions, aligns, or otherwise sets pieces in place in preparing to weld, and measures dimensions for accuracy to specifications.
Trains and directs lower-level personnel or in the operation and use of welding equipment and related tasks
Nalco Chemical Garyville, Louisiana December 1988-January 2000
Maintenance Supervisor
Supervised, scheduled and directed the activities of the Turnaround Planning and coached as necessary to achieve desired performance and meet deadlines.
Used independent judgment in making decisions where alternatives are determined by established procedures, methods, and practices.
Trained and directed lower-level personnel or in the operation and use of welding equipment and related tasks.
Assigned work to lower-level Welders and trade helpers.
Provided instruction and training in the proper methods and processes necessary to carryout
welding assignments.
Reviewed job performance by observing and critiquing work techniques and completed
assignments.
Developed, planned and estimated for welding projects; includes
determining time, equipment, and material resources needed to
complete the work.
Prepared written reports on on-going projects and on the condition of machinery.
Managed Turnaround maintenance activities such as overseeing the maintenance and repair
of equipment, while anticipating problems and initiating a corrective action.
Performed site/field inspection ensuring all Turnaround maintenance and project activities
were conducted in a safe manner that is in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Education
Abramson High School New Orleans, La Graduated 1981
High School Diploma
Welding/Millwright/Pipe fitter Certifications
Associated Builders and Contractors Baton Rouge, La January 1996-October 2001
Pipe fitter
Millwright (Level 1, 2,3and 4)
Simdex Welding Institute Houston, Texas August 1987
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