Deonte Francois
Youngsville,LA
Summary
Accomplished welder with over 15 years of experience, specializing in pipe welding and structural fabrication. Proven ability to enhance weld quality and reduce rework costs through meticulous inspections and adherence to safety standards. Strong collaborator with exceptional problem-solving skills, proficient in MIG and FCAW techniques.
Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Chart Chemical & Energy
10.2023 - Current
- Aluminum and stainless steel pipe welder
- GTAW FCAW
- Weld in cold boxes
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Pipe Welder
Weatherford
12.2015 - 10.2023
- Weld carbon pipe
- 13 chrome pipe
- 9 chrome pipe
- Super 13 chrome pipe
- 718 Inconel pipe
- 925 Inconel pipe
- Assisted in minimizing material waste by accurately measuring and cutting pipes before welding them together.
- Strengthened professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors by consistently demonstrating exceptional work ethic and dedication to project success.
- Reduced rework costs with thorough inspection of completed welds, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all welding tasks.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Pipe Welder
Anthony Brothers
08.2008 - 11.2015
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Structural welding, SAW, FCAW, SMAW
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Martinville Senior High
Saint Martinville, LA05-2007
Skills
- Pipe welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Horizontal welding
- Vertical welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Steel fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- MIG welding professional
- Supervisor experience (10 years)
- Structural welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Gas metal arc welding
Timeline
Welder
Chart Chemical & Energy
10.2023 - Current
Pipe Welder
Weatherford
12.2015 - 10.2023
Pipe Welder
Anthony Brothers
08.2008 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Saint Martinville Senior High