Dear Sir/Madam:
I am applying with your company today in hope of securing a position of Certified Welder. I am an “A” Level Journeyman welder by BC Standards. I am seeking an opportunity to further my career and employ my skill set in a challenging and fast paced environment. I am accustomed to working both in field and in the shop. I thrive on being a part of a team, but am also proficient and confident working independently. I have a strong work ethic and high standards which have been imperative in the ISO shops that I have worked in. I am currently certified under CWB for All Position Wire. Please look over my resume for details of my experience and qualifications. Feel free to contact me or my references for any further clarification. I look forward to speaking with you in person to discuss a potential employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
Michael McKenzie
Michael S. McKenzie
2347 Regents Cr., Prince George, BC
Home: 250-***-****; Cell: 250-***-****
mike_cooper *@****.**
Certification:
Level “A” Welding Certification
Level 1 CWB Weld Inspection Certification
PWP 7
Lift Truck Certification
Bobcat and Skidsteer Certification
CWB certification – FCAW & MCAW All Position
Qualifications and Skills:
19 years of experience with structural welding.
10 years of experience with bridge manufacturing and field installation.
Proficiency with blueprint reading.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Accustomed to working in high production environments.
Experience working both in shop and in the field.
Pride in workmanship.
Employment History:
Northern Steel Ltd. – Prince George, BC
Oct 2007 – Sept 2014 and Oct 2017 - May 2018
Duties: UT & RT Welding, SAW, FCAW, and visual welding inspection.
Brunette Machinery Co. - Prince George, BC
June 2015 – Oct 2017
Duties: welding and fabrication.
College of New Caledonia - Prince George, BC
Feb 2015 - March 2015
Duties: Welding Instructor, one month contract.
Employment History (cont’d):
Brink Forest Products – Prince George, BC
Oct 2014 – Feb 2015
Duties: fabricating and welding pertinent to mill operation and maintenance.
Majestic Bridge Manufacturing – Prince George, BC
Oct 2004 – Oct 2007
Duties: Welding of all superstructures and the operation of overhead cranes and forklifts.
Rapid Span Structures – Armstrong, BC
June 2003 – September 2003
Duties: Welding of all superstructures and the operation of overhead cranes and forklifts.
Stinger Welding, Ltd. – Prince George, BC
Aug 1996 – Oct 2002
Duties: Fabrication and welding of clearspan bridges, field welding, operation of overhead cranes, HIAB, and forklifts.
References:
Andy Wittkopf
Head Machinist, Brunette Machinery Co.
Home: 250-***-****
Jeremy Goertzen
Welder, Linden Fabricating.
Cell: 250-***-****
Glenn Bolinski
Foreman, Northern Steel
Cell: 250-***-****
Work: 250-***-****