Welder/Jig Builder/Research and Development in welding

WILLIAM LARKINS

Po Box *** • Vita, MB • ROA *K*

CELLULAR: 1-204-***-**** • RESIDENCE: 204-***-**** • E-mail: ****.*******@*******.***

PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS

Skilled welder with extensive experience in operating arc, mig, tig, and gas acetylene welding equipment, plasma torch, plasma gouging, and air carbon arc gouging equipment. Demonstrated proficiency in reading blueprints and drawings. Experienced in operating various hand, air, and power tools, as well as hydraulic press, drill press, metal brake, and overhead cranes. Strong ability to lift up to 150 lbs. of materials. Certified Welder with two years of experience in production settings and a prior background in welding agricultural equipment on a family farm. Possesses a valid Class 5 Driver's License and a reliable vehicle. Clear Criminal Records Check.

**Achievements**

• I graduated top of the class in the Welding Certificate Program at Red River College with a 4.0 cumulative GPA. Received the H.C. McGregor Memorial Merit Award for academic and practical excellence in the welding trade. Chosen by instructors to represent Red River College at the 11th Annual Skills Manitoba Competition and achieved a Bronze Medal for arc, mig, and tig welding (mild steel and aluminum).

• Received a commendation letter from the Production Manager at Southland International praising my key strengths as a Welder and Production Foreman, including exemplary ability to learn, grow, and work with others, high motivation and ability to work well without supervision, excellent attitude, accurate execution of projects from blueprints or project explanations, outstanding team player. Promoted to Production Foreman within four months due to demonstrated initiative, teamwork, technical, and leadership skills.

**Employment History**

K-Tec Earthmovers (2011 - 2023)

Production Welder (2011-2018): Built all assemblies produced by the company using MIG welding, plasma cutting, flame cutting, and carbon arc cutting. Conducted quality control checks and trained new employees.

Jig Builder (2018-2021): Built jigs from scratch and based on drawings, as well as maintained jigs. Research and Development and Repair (2021-2023): Built custom parts, communicated with designers, engaged in problem-solving, and provided ideas for fixing issues. Assisted team members when needed. Repaired warranty work using MIG welding and carbon arc cutting. Welder

(03-2011) - Midland Manufacturing Limited

Built the belly dump sidewall, axle assembly, hoppers, and hopper doors. Assembled trailers for painting. Worked as a team and provided assistance to others. Utilized flame cutting and MIG welding.

**Welder (02/2009 - 03/2010) & Production Foreman (06/2009 - 03/2010) ** - Southland International Inc., Rosenort, MB

- Performed Foreman functions while maintaining Welder responsibilities.

- MIG welded pressure, mild, and stainless steel to fabricate farm equipment and oil tanks. Operated plasma and flame cutting equipment.

- Determined shift supply requirements and selected materials.

- Interpreted shop drawings and blueprints to fabricate components to specifications.

- Created layout procedures for projects without drawings.

- Developed accurate sketches for prototypes using advanced artistic skills. - Evaluated and redesigned parts to improve functionality.

- Ground and cleaned components. Built and set up jigs for team members.

- Assisted assemblers in assembling finished products.

- Operated forklift to transport steel to the Welding Shop.

- Performed quality assurance inspections for personal and team production.

- Scheduled and delegated workload for three welders. Provided technical support and training. Monitored staff. Documented and reported staff performance issues to management.

**Welder (2008) ** - Decca Industries, Clairmont, AB & Fort Garry Industries, Winnipeg, MB

- Gained practicum work experience at Fort Garry Industries as part of the Welding Certificate Program at Red River College. Hired for a full-time position due to exceeding performance expectations (position ended due to plant layoffs with a shortage of work).

- Performed MIG and arc welding to fabricate all components of oil rigs at Decca Industries. Installed truck beds and bumpers using MIG welding.

**Forklift Operator, Refrigeration Power Engineer, and Warehouseman (1992 - 2003) ** - Westco Cold Storage, Portage la Prairie, MB - Supervised three warehouse staff, assigned workloads, and oversaw staff to meet deadlines and health and safety legislation.

- Trained new staff and coached all team members. - Operated electric forklifts

**McCain Foods (Canada), Portage la Prairie, MB - Forklift Operator, Refrigeration Power Engineer, and Warehouseman (2003 – 2007)

Welding Certificate Program, Red River College, Winnipeg, MB (11/2007 - 06/2008) Completed a seven-month full-time program with coursework highlights including: Specialty Welding Applications (arc and mig), Gas Metal Arc Welding (practical and theory), Oxy-Fuel Welding (practical and theory), Gas Tungsten Welding (practical and theory), General Safety Training, Safety in Welding and Cutting, WHMIS, Blueprint Reading, Hand & Power Tools, Communications, Welding Science, and Welding Math. CWB Welding Tickets

SMAW, Classification S, F4 (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical Up, and Overhead). GMAW, Classification S, Spray (Flat and Horizontal). Art Training, Art Instruction School, Red River College, Portage la Prairie, MB (2008 - Present) Refrigeration Class W Power Engineer, Red River College, Portage la Prairie, MB (2001) High School Diploma, Arthur Meighen School, Portage la Prairie, MB (1993)

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