JOHN LEE P. LASDACAN
Al Wahda, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Contact No.: +971-**-***-****
E-mail Address: *********@*****.***
Position Sought : WELDER
Experience : WELDING (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, TIG), MACHINE OPERATION, GOUGING, CARPENTRY, FORKLIFT OPERATION & SCAFFOLDING
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS : Formal Training through a Vocational or Technical School, Ability to Read Blueprints, Attention to Detail, Physical Strength, Technical Skills & Ability to Operate Hand & Power Tools
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer : VALLEY / VALMONT MIDDLE EAST FZE
Industry Business : Production of Irrigation Systems for global export
Address : PO Box 17937, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE
Position Held : SENIOR WELDER
Period : January 2, 2013 – Present
Production Manager : Nosair Ahmed
Contact’s Tel. No. : +971-*-***-****
Job Responsibilities
Interpret and read welding symbols from fabrication drawings & execute according to the operation sequence required
Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments
Weld or tack components and assemblies in flat, vertical or overhead positions, separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys using the specified torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux or type and thickness of metals
Recognizes, sets up, and operates hand and power tools such as shielded metal arc, gas metal arc welding equipment and grinder
Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, rulers, banding machines or hand tools; Prepares all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matters
Able to read measuring tools/tapes, both Metric and English systems
Clamps, holds, tack-welds, heat-bends, grinds or bolts component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap using torches or heating furnaces to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form; Connects and turns regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained
Ignites torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals
Monitors the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking or distortion; Guides and directs flames or electrodes on or across work pieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal
Examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications; Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment; Hammers out bulges or bends in metal work pieces
Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press and hand tools; Cleans or degreases parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths
Dismantles metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment
Outperforms quota or level of target production on a daily basis while maintaining the quality
Actively participate in department safety and demonstrate excellent safety practices and behavior
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer : AIRMECH DUBAI LLC
Industry Business : Steel Fabrication & Manufacturing
Address : Jebel Ali Industrial 1, Dubai, UAE, PO Box 53029
Position Held : WELDING FOREMAN
Period : December 25, 2011 – December 31, 2012
Reporting to Production Manager : Boumediene Chafai
Contact’s Tel. No. : +971-*-***-****
Job Responsibilities
Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of skilled and trades helper subordinates on pump repairs, machine work, welding, cutting, brazing, steam fitting, and pipe insulation repair and installation projects
Interprets/reads welding symbols from fabrication drawings
Lays out and supervises the cutting and fitting of material in preparation for welding
Maintains and makes repairs to welding equipment
Prepares cost estimates of labor and material; orders supplies, materials, and equipment
Prepares routine work and time reports and maintains standard records
Recruits and trains subordinate personnel; establishes safety and work performance standards
Checks that materials are in accordance with the drawings/WPS
Identifies welders qualified for each WPS and that welder qualifications are valid
Checks that welding consumables that are specified by the WPS are being stored/controlled as specified by the QC procedure
Checks that joint fit ups are in accordance with WPS/drawings
Ensures that weld faces are free from contamination and damage
Implements of safety procedures in the workshop at all times
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer : DRAGON OFFSHORE INDUSTRIES LLC (QGM)
Industry Business : Ship Building and Maintenance (Onshore and Offshore)
Address : Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Position Held : WELDER
Period : August 11, 2010 – November 22, 2011
General Foreman : Leonardo Fernandez
Contact’s Tel. No. : 055-***-****
Job Responsibilities
Able to interpret and read welding symbols from fabrication drawings & execute according to the operation sequence required
Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments
Weld or tack components and assemblies in flat, vertical or overhead positions, separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys using the specified torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux or type and thickness of metals
Welds butt joints & fillet using electrode 7016 for root pass and electrode 7018 for hot pass-capping
Recognizes, sets up, and operates hand and power tools such as shielded metal arc, gas metal arc welding equipment and grinder
Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, rulers, banding machines or hand tools; Prepares all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matters
Clamps, holds, tack-welds, heat-bends, grinds or bolts component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap using torches or heating furnaces to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form; Connects and turns regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained
Ignites torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals
Monitors the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking or distortion; Guides and directs flames or electrodes on or across work pieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal
Examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications; Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment; Hammers out bulges or bends in metal work pieces
Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press and hand tools; Cleans or degreases parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths
Dismantles metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment
Outperforms quota or level of target production on a daily basis while maintaining the quality
Actively participate in department safety and demonstrate excellent safety practices and behavior
GOUGER
Gouges metals, using the air-arc gouging process
Removes cracks and imperfections and surplus metal
Prepares the plate edges for welding
SCAFFOLDER ASSISTANT FROM TIME TO TIME
Unloading scaffolding equipment at site
Setting base plates on the ground at regular intervals
Putting up the scaffolding poles (standards) and attaching the horizontal tubes (ledgers) to them with couples
Fixing the scaffolding to the building or structure to make it more stable
Laying planks across the scaffolding for the workers to walk on
Fixing guard rails and safety netting
Taking down the scaffolding after a job is finished
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer : KIAT-ONG GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
Industry Business : Building Construction (Residential & Commercial)
Address : JC-044 Km. 5, Pico, La Trinidad, Benguet, 2601 Philippines
Position Held : CARPENTER
Period : June 12, 2004 - October 20, 2009
Supervisor/Manager : Stevenson E. Kiat-ong
Position of Contact Person : Proprietor
Contact’s Tel. No. : +637*-***-****; +637*-***-****; +639**-***-****
Job Responsibilities
Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed
Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or ruler to lay out work
Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine;
Operate chisel, planer, hand saw, speed cutter, hand drill and grinder/sander to repair and erect structures
Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws
Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers
Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber
Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists or roof supports using hand tools, plumb rule, and level
Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, partitions, cabinets and moldings
Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts
Bore bolt holes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill
Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines
Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures
Build sleds from logs and timbers for use in hauling camp buildings and machinery through wooded areas
Build chutes for pouring concrete
CERTIFICATES / TRAININGS
Name of Certificate : GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) NCII
Date of Assessment : November 24, 2009
Issued By : Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) - CAR
No. 132 Magsaysay Drive, Loakan Rd., Baguio City, 2600 Philippines
+637*-***-****/ +637*-***-**** / +637*-***-****
Certificate No. : 091*********
Issued Date : November 23, 2009
Expiry Date : November 23, 2014
Name of Training : INTRODUCTION TO WELDING (SMAW & GMAW)
Date of Training : November 3 - November 16, 2009
Issued By : Krech Iron Works
Tuding Proper, Itogon, Benguet, 2601 Philippines
EDUCATION
Vocational
DEGREE : SHIELD METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) NCII
School : Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
PGMA Training for Work Scholarship
Address : No. 132 Magsaysay Drive, Loakan Rd., Baguio City, 2600 Philippines
Contact Number : +637*-***-****/ +637*-***-**** / +637*-***-****
Date : September 3, 2009 - October 20, 2009
Certificate No. : 091*********
Issued Date : October 24, 2009
Expiry Date : October 24, 2014
Tertiary
DEGREE : Graduate of BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCES
School : Baguio Colleges Foundation (now University of the Cordilleras)
Address : Harrison Road, Baguio City, 2600 Philippines
Date : 1996 – 2000
PERSONAL DATA
Age : 37 years old
Gender : Male
Citizenship : Filipino
Height : 5’5”
Weight : 70 kgs.
Date of Birth : May 8, 1979
Civil Status : Married
OTHER SKILLS
Enjoy working with machinery, hand tools and power tools
Physical strength and endurance
Able to bend and work in awkward positions
Good vision and hand-eye coordination
Ability to work alone or in a group
The ability to work through and solve practical problems
The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions as well as prioritize work in order and complete deadlines