Brian Ford
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Dedicated welder with a strong focus on leadership and training. Skilled in assessing new talent and delivering quality results, committed to fostering a high-performing welding team that prioritizes safety and efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech 3 Welder/Fitter
Fiberbond
Minden, Louisiana
12.2017 - 05.2024
- Superintendent for the mobile welding department
- Assess and train welders from Tech 1 and up
- Fitting skids
- Overhead crane
- Plasma torch
- Structural welding
Welder/Fitter
Solv
San Antonio, Texas
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Ordering and receiving materials
- Delegating all welding personnel
Carpenter
Gfrc Shelters
Bossier City, Louisiana
04.2000 - 09.2013
- Sandblasting
- Painting
- Operating Heavy Equipment
Education
TD Welding -
NW Louisiana Tech College
Minden, LA05-2022
Biblical Studies - Missionary
Calvary Bible College
Lindale, TX01-2015
High School Diploma -
Airline High School
Bossier City, LA05-2002
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Mobile welding
- Structural fitting
- Plasma cutting
- Crane operation
- Quality assurance
- Material handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Supply chain management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Inventory oversight
- Commercial construction experience
- Power Tools and Equipment
Timeline
Tech 3 Welder/Fitter
Fiberbond
12.2017 - 05.2024
Welder/Fitter
Solv
01.2014 - 07.2017
Carpenter
Gfrc Shelters
04.2000 - 09.2013
TD Welding -
NW Louisiana Tech College
Biblical Studies - Missionary
Calvary Bible College
High School Diploma -
Airline High School