WALTER CHANEY
*** ****** ****** **., **** Point, Mississippi 39773 • Cell: 662-***-**** • **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Meticulous inspector skilled at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure.
Skilled CWI with experience in the welding industry. Familiar with manufacturing drawings and welding processes.
Skills
*Fast Learner *Highly Dependable *Excellent attention to detail *5S Lean Manufacturing Knowledge
Work History
08/2000-05/2016 Babcock and Wilcox West Point Mississippi
QA Working Leader
Inspector- Inspect products to code using blue prints, work with others to plan and coordinate shop inspections and
to solve QA issues. Calibrate gages and other testing equipment. Use computer skills to generate forms and reports
ASNT-SNT-TC-1A Level II RT, MT, PT, UT- Perform NDE Level II duties to contract and code requirements
Certified Welding Inspector- Visually inspect welds to code
Welder- weld products using shop provided blue prints, perform cutting and grinding tasks, operate overhead,
gantry, and semi gantry cranes as well as fork trucks and JLG basket lifts
First responder- Trained in CPR and clean up disposal
EHS Team Member- Perform visual audits and report to EHS manager. Work with other team members to improve
shop safety
07/1999-08/2000 Ellis Steel West Point Mississippi
Fitter/Welder
Fitter/Welder- worked from shop provided blue prints performing cutting, grinding and welding skills as well as
operating overhead gantry cranes and fork trucks
12/1995-05/1999 West Point Casket Company West Point, Mississippi
Assembler/Welder
Assembler- Assembled caskets on production line, using several hand tools such as drills and pneumatic staple guns
Welder- Welded casket lids and casket bodies in a production environment
06/2004-10/2004 BKE Cumberland, Mississippi
Fitter/Welder
Fitter/Welder- performed fitting and welding operations such as grinding, cutting and welding as well as operating fork trucks, JLG basket lifts and boom trucks
05/200*-****** Progressive Pipeline Livingston, Alabama
Welder’s Helper
Welder’s helper- Used skills such as cutting and grinding to assist the welder in his duties
Education
High School Diploma: 1996
West Point High School - West Point, Mississippi
Certifications
AWS-Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
ASNT-SNT-TC-1A Level II RT, MT, PT, UT
TWIC card holder
OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health card holder
ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (Silver Level)
Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification