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Ricky Ardoin

Ville Platte,LA

Summary

Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.

Precision-driven Welder, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques, ensuring strong and precise welds under various conditions. Skilled at reading blueprints and understanding structural requirements. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management to meet project deadlines with quality results.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Welder and Fabricator custom Exhaust

Business Owner Ricky’s Welding & Exhaust
Ville Platte, Louisiana
04.2018 - 08.2024
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine project specifications and requirements.
  • Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.

Contract Rig Welder

Contractor for Evangeline Parish School Board
Ville Platte, Louisiana
10.2015 - 02.2018
  • Fabricated and repaired metal components for school facilities and equipment.
  • Interpreted blueprints to guide welding processes and ensure precise assembly.
  • Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.

Also operate man lifts, hydraulic cranes,and forklifts.

Pipe Welder 1

Cameron Valves & Measurements
Ville Platte, Louisiana
02.2012 - 01.2018
  • Add Pup pipe to large ball valves and Gate Valves using mig root pass and fill and cap using sub-arc welding process. Fabricated pipe assemblies using welding processes for valve manufacturing.
  • Inspected welds to ensure compliance with safety standards and specifications.
  • Operated welding equipment and tools to complete projects efficiently.

Pipe Welder

Franks Casing
Broussard, Louisiana
11.1995 - 02.2012
  • Operated welding equipment to join pipes for various construction projects.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to determine welding specifications and requirements.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety and efficiency.

Education

Welding Certificate - Welding Program

Corel B. Technical
Ville Platte, LA
11.1992 - 05.1994

Ville Platte High School
Ville Platte, LA

Skills

  • Crane certified, Forklift certified man lift, Sub-arc welding MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Weld inspection

Timeline

Welder and Fabricator custom Exhaust

Business Owner Ricky’s Welding & Exhaust
04.2018 - 08.2024

Contract Rig Welder

Contractor for Evangeline Parish School Board
10.2015 - 02.2018

Pipe Welder 1

Cameron Valves & Measurements
02.2012 - 01.2018

Pipe Welder

Franks Casing
11.1995 - 02.2012

Welding Certificate - Welding Program

Corel B. Technical
11.1992 - 05.1994

Ville Platte High School
Ricky Ardoin