John Carlen Jr.
*** *. ******** **. *******, AZ *5006 480-***-**** *************@*****.***
SEEKING FULL-TIME TIG WELDER POSITION
Summary of Qualifications
• Certified TIG Welder
• Able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics
• Extensive knowledge of quality assurance methods and standards
• Willing to work overtime and learn new skills
Education & Certifications
MARICOPA SKILL CENTER, A DIVISION OF GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Phoenix, AZ)
GTAW/TIG Welding
acquired an American Welding Society AWS D17.1 sheet metal aircraft apps certification December 2011
MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS INSTITUTE (Phoenix, AZ)
Factory Trained Harley-Davidson Mechanic 3/05 to 1/06
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Mesa, AZ) 8/01 to 12/04
Liberal Arts Studies
Professional Experience
AFNI (TUCSON, AZ) Customer Service Representative, 3/09 to 4/10
Provided customer service on inbound calls, researching products, promotions and sales. Managed customer feedback and conducted data entry for customer service improvement. Also worked part-time at previous employer; Sawtooth Cycleworks.
CONCISE FABRICATION (Tucson, AZ) Quality Inspector, 8/08 to 12/08
Inspected metal assemblies and sub-assemblies through all phases of manufacturing to include incoming, in-process, and final inspection to Mil-Spec or ISO Specifications. Reviewed blueprints and production drawings during quality inspection of parts using measurement tools and gages. This was a full-time job that took place during a contract work gap with Sawtooth.
SAWTOOTH CYCLEWORKS (Tucson, AZ) Contract Motorcycle Mechanic, 2/06 to 12/09
Contract mechanic for several Tucson area motorcycle dealerships to include Tucson Harley-Davidson, Arizona Victory, Performance Cycle Center, and Insane Cycles. Troubleshoot, repair, and service customer motorcycles, asking questions regarding the ride-ability of the motorcycle. Worked closely with the parts department and with customer part orders to assure the safety and road worthiness of the motorcycle.
DANKA OFFICE EQUIPMENT/ARIZONA OFFICE EQUIPMENT (Phoenix, AZ) – Office Equipment Technician, 8/95 to 5/02
Provided service, trouble-shooting and repair of multiple types and brands of office equipment; including enterprise level photocopy, fax and networked printers.
SUNDSTRAND AEROSPACE (Phoenix, AZ) – Quality Inspector, 5/90 to 5/95
Inspected metal assemblies and sub-assemblies through all phases of manufacturing to include incoming, in process, and final inspection to Mil-Spec, ISO Specs, reading blueprints, production drawings, Using various inspection tools and gages.
UNITED STATES ARMY (Various Deployments) – 8/84 to 11/89
Trained as a company/battery level FM communications repairman, earning a second M.O.S as a Military Policeman.