Ian LaRue
Huron,SD
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional recognized for efficient and accurate task completion, consistently delivering high-quality work. Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and weld symbols, performing basic mathematical calculations, and fostering effective team communication. Enthusiastic welder with a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to exceeding expectations on every project. Eager to contribute expertise and dedication to achieving outstanding results in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Lankota
Huron, SD
04.2022 - 05.2026
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly of structures.
- Conducted quality control inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Maintained organized workspace, ensuring tools and materials were readily accessible for operations.
Fabrication Welder
Terex
Huron, SD
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated MIG welding equipment to fabricate components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and engineering drawings for accurate assembly of metal parts.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and enhance production efficiency.
Structural Welder
Diversified Conveyors Inc.
Memphis, TN
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and other equipment.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Identified and implemented optimal welding approaches based on knowledge of geometry and metallurgy.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs, including stinger, wrenches and measuring tapes.
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
Welder Fabricator
Blue Ridge Manufacturing
Blue Ridge, GA
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Followed approved process for assembly
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications and set up MIG welders, Iron worker and Saw prior to beginning work
- Followed safe work practices instituted by company
- Identified issues and brought to job foreman to be resolved
- Inspected all welded projects to ensure alignment with blueprint specifications
- Maintained work areas and equipment to keep surroundings safe and equipment in working order
Education
Tri County Comunity Collage
Peachtree NCWelding Deploma - Welding
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA11-2015
Skills
- Technical school training
- MIG welding
- Stick welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Structural welding
- Fabrication
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Works well independently
- Shop safety
- Fork lift operation
Certification
OSHA 10
- forklift Training, DCI
- Scissor lift Training, DCI
- Structural welding, DCI
- Welding Certification, Terex
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Lankota
04.2022 - 05.2026
Fabrication Welder
Terex
09.2021 - 07.2022
Structural Welder
Diversified Conveyors Inc.
10.2018 - 07.2019
Welder Fabricator
Blue Ridge Manufacturing
03.2016 - 04.2017
Tri County Comunity Collage
Welding Deploma - Welding
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College