Welder/ Heavy Construction & Metal Fabrication

Nicholas S. Stahon

I pride myself on the basic fundamentals of working with my hands and problem solving that were taught to me at an early age by my father who was a union worker. He was a journeyman boilermaker and certified code welder for over 25 years. I worked with him on projects of varying degrees and difficulties around the house and for others. After a time, he had given me the lead as we worked together and would give me advice as I asked because I believe it to be important to always learn and see different ways of doing things.

During and just after high school, I worked doing jobs such as landscape construction and new home construction along with a stint as an electricians’ helper and HVAC installer. Then, not long after high school, I entered the Boilermakers apprenticeship program where I spent 4 years learning some of the more intricate procedures to welding along with many other tools of the trade.

I feel I am able to pick up most of anything and I have the talent, confidence and determination for problem solving. I love to learn and work on challenging projects. I love dealing with people and am quite mechanically inclined. Additionally, organization, multitasking and a generally good work ethic would also accurately describe me.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in technical skills/machine operations/equipment processes include:

ß TIG, Stick, MIG in variations of material, thickness and procedure

ß Burning including plasma cutting, oxy-acetylene and arc gouging

ß Use of electronically operated hand tools (magnetic drills, grinders, impact wrenches, band saws, etc.)

ß Fit up, alignment and tolerancing

ß Interpretation of blueprint and schematic drawings

ß Ability to use small machinery/vehicles including fork lifts, small excavators, skid-steers, man lifts, hydraulic work platforms, scissor jacks, spider baskets, and sky-climbers

ß Rigging abilities include familiarity with gantry cranes and tuggers

ß Steel erection and the processes pertaining to flying pieces to be connected, as well as performing the connections

ß Identifying, sorting and loading pieces for transport in shake down and lay out yards

Qualifications

ß Efficient, organized and safety conscious welder with hard work ethic.

ß Excellent team leader and player and works well with deadlines.

ß Strong ability and in-depth knowledge of common welding processes.

ß Physical dexterity for welding and fabrication processes as well comfortable with heights.

ß Competent in general inspection of weld joints, welding in common welding processes, and proficiency in most areas of general welding and fabrication

Professional Experience

9/10 - 11/10

Nooter Construction Jersey City, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

7/10

National Steel Erectors Jersey City, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

5/10 - 6/10

Matrix Service Inc Jersey City, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

3/10 - 4/10

National Steel Erectors Jersey City, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

10/9 - 11/09

Fresh Meadow Power Long Island, NY

Welder, Mechanic

4/05 – 5/05

Applause Power Company Jersey City, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

9/04 - 10/04

Nooter Construction Linden, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

5/04

Lockwood Greene Linden, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

4/04 - 5/04

Mechanical Construction Inc Trenton, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

12/03 - 1/04

Midwest Mechanical Contractors Inc Linden, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

9/03 - 11/03

National Steel Erectors Linden, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

1/03 - 3/03

J.A. Jones Inc Linden, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

7/02

E.H. Hines Linden, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

4/02 - 5/02

Henkel & McCoy Jersey City, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

3/02 - 4/02

Boiler Erection & Repair Co. Rahway, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

1/02 - 2/02

Midwest Mechanical Contractors Inc Ridgefield Park, NJ

Welder, Mechanic

Current Certifications

ß SMAW/GTAW 6 G Unlimited Thickness (Heavy Wall 6G Tube Test)

ß Pre-certified to weld for multiple contractors (list available upon request)

ß TSA Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card

Previous Certifications

Including but not limited to MIG (Open Butt, Vertical, Horizontal, Overhead), OSHA, Rigging (Inspection & Use, Powerhouse, and Crane), Confined Space, Fire, Qualitative Respirator (Full Mask), Man lifts/baskets and sky climbers

Education

2001 - 2005 Apprenticeship with International Brotherhood of Boilermakers - Local 28

1998 Middlesex County College

1993 - 1997 J.P Stevens High School (Diploma)

Affiliations

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers - Local 28

References Available Upon Request

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