ANDREW THIBODEAU
Shelby Twp.
Summary
Knowledgeable weld engineer with 20+ years of various welding and training experience. Highly skilled in welding techniques including GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW. Proven ability to lead welding teams, manage projects. and ensure adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weld/Quality Engineer
Premier Staffing Solutions (Stellantis)
12.2024 - Current
- GMAW/GTAW weld training plant production operators
- RSWA training plant production operators
- Inspecting fusion welds to Stellantis and government standards using PAX-IT software for plant weld audits
- Developing and creating WPS (Weld Procedure Specification) for production weld systems
- Working with integrators to assemble/install production weld systems in assembly plants
- Trouble shoot any plant related weld issues
Weld/Quality Engineer
Prestige Engineering (Stellantis)
10.2021 - 12.2024
- MIG/TIG weld training plant production operators
- RSWA training plant production operators
- Inspecting fusion welds using PAX-IT software for plant weld audits
- Developing and creating WPS (Weld Procedure Specification) for production weld systems
- Working with integrators to install production welding systems in plants
- Trouble shoot any plant related weld issues
Weld Leader
RCO Engineering
01.2011 - 09.2021
- Managing welding operations on automotive, aerospace, and military assemblies
- Programming FANUC robots to weld complex assemblies
- Tracking and ordering all consumables needed to complete jobs
- Designing weld fixtures
- Supervising coworkers to ensure jobs ship on time and meet customer quality expectations
- Assembling parts using many different welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, RSW, and RPW
Machine Builder/ Painter
Daniel L Bowers Co.
05.2007 - 02.2009
- Fabricating and welding CNC conveyors and air filtration systems
- Pipe fitting/ plumbing filtration vessels
- Painting finished machines with automotive enamel and epoxy paint
- Laying out sheetmetal for bending/ cutting
Education
Completed coursework towards Sheet Metal Model Maker Apprenticeship - Manufacturing
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI08.2019
Skills
- Print Reading
- GD&T
- Bridgeport and lathe work
- VISI software experience
- Familiar with many different weld specs (AWS, Automotive and Military)
- PAX-IT weld inspection software
- RSWA inspection
- MIG welding on ferrous and nonferrous materials
- TIG welding on ferrous and nonferrous materials
Certification
- FANUC ArcTool Operation & Programming
- Certified Welder Under AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, and AWS D17.1
Timeline
Weld/Quality Engineer
Premier Staffing Solutions (Stellantis)
12.2024 - Current
Weld/Quality Engineer
Prestige Engineering (Stellantis)
10.2021 - 12.2024
Weld Leader
RCO Engineering
01.2011 - 09.2021
Machine Builder/ Painter
Daniel L Bowers Co.
05.2007 - 02.2009
Completed coursework towards Sheet Metal Model Maker Apprenticeship - Manufacturing
Macomb Community College
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