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SERHII DIDENKO
ad4o73@r.postjobfree.com 905-***-**** Stoney Creek, ON L8E1A1
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools. Logical Welder works well with various materials to meet project requirements. Smoothly surfaces and joins components. Background working with steel and alloys.
Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Fabrication
Torch cutting
Stick Welding
Equipment Operation
Welding
Surface Preparation
Pipe welding
Material Selection
Shaping and cutting
Maintaining components
Measurement tools
Project Management
Personal Protective Equipment
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Vertical Welding
Flux core (FCAW) welding
Parts Fabrication
Tool repair and maintenance
Hazardous Material Handling
Crane Operation
Remontowa Gdańsk, PO
Welder Fitter
02/2021 - 11/2023
Maintained construction vehicles and equipment in top operating condition.
Operated large truck and hauling equipment to transport heavy work equipment or project materials to job site.
Performed demolitions, installed remodeling products according to company standards and procedures and learned finishing work for installations and remodels.
Moved construction materials by hand or various transport methods. Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.
Installed and modified metal refractory lining support structures inside fireboxes.
Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
Summary
Skills
Experience
Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together. Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable. Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery. Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Stocznia Gdansk, PO
Welder
09/2016 - 03/2021
Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells. Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints. Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment. Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Agronom Melitopol, ZA
Special Equipment Driver
09/2013 - 08/2016
Operated forklifts, backhoes, and other heavy equipment to transport materials around worksite.
Assisted with loading and unloading of materials from trucks. Performed regular maintenance on equipment such as checking oil levels, inspecting brakes, and replacing worn out parts.
Adhered to all applicable laws regarding transportation of hazardous materials.
Loaded cargo onto trailers in an efficient manner while ensuring it is properly secured.
Responded to emergency situations quickly and appropriately when they arise while operating vehicles or equipment.
Helped coordinate the movement of heavy machinery between sites by providing directions to drivers.
Performed minor repairs on vehicles or equipment as needed. Provided assistance to co-workers who may be having difficulty operating vehicles or equipment.
Agrogidrorem Melitopol, ZA
Galvanizer
03/2010 - 08/2013
Conducted pre-galvanizing tests to ensure product quality. Cleaned and prepared steel surfaces for galvanizing process. Operated automated galvanizing equipment to dip metal into molten zinc bath.
Inspected finished products for defects and adhered to safety protocols. Performed maintenance on galvanizing machines as required. Adjusted temperature of molten zinc baths according to specifications. Followed written instructions and diagrams when performing galvanization tasks.
Measured thickness of zinc coatings using specialized instruments. Repaired minor damages in the galvanized coating by welding or other methods.
Monitored galvanizing processes, checked levels of chemicals in solution tanks, and tested pH levels of solutions.
Planned and scheduled operations to meet production targets efficiently. Kept records of materials used during the galvanizing process for inventory control purposes.
Maintained a safe working environment by following OSHA guidelines and regulations regarding hazardous materials handling. Ensured compliance with industry standards in terms of quality assurance and environmental protection measures.
Agrogidrorem Melitopol, ZA
Turner,grinder
02/2002 - 03/2010
Ensured that the machines were properly set up and adjusted for each job. Operated cutting, shaping, and boring machines to turn stock material into specific shapes or sizes.
Inspected finished parts for defects in shape, size, and surface finish. Cut metal pieces using a variety of tools such as saws, lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses.
Set up workpieces on machine beds and operated machinery to cut parts according to specifications.
Measured machined parts with precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
Checked quality of turned parts against established standards to ensure conformance with customer requirements.
Performed routine maintenance tasks on equipment to keep it in good working condition.
Read blueprints or other instructions to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
Loaded materials onto turning machines manually or with hoists or cranes. Monitored progress during production runs and made adjustments as needed.
Adjusted cutting speeds and depths according to type of material being machined.
Used hand tools such as chisels, files, taps and reamers for manual operations if required by the job.
PTU 40 Melitopol, ZA
High School Diploma
Education and Training
09/2000