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Jacques Ruffin

Lisman,AL

Summary

Accomplished Welder with extensive experience in multiple types of welding. Skilled in fabrication and blueprint reading, I have significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and student success rates. My proactive approach to safety and efficiency has fostered a positive learning environment and repeat business.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder

One Man and a Truck (Self Employed)
05.2013 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.

Welder

H&M Contractor
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Provided valuable input during project planning phases by offering insights into potential challenges and solutions based on experience.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attention to detail in completing precise welds that met or exceeded expectations.
  • Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all welding tasks.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.

Welding Instructor

Alabama Southern College
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Managed classroom activities efficiently by implementing effective time-management strategies tailored to each lesson plan's objectives.
  • Prepared students for industry-recognized certifications through targeted instruction on testing requirements and procedures.
  • Organized field trips to local welding companies, exposing students to real-world applications and career opportunities.
  • Used various teaching methods to decrease learning gaps and increase student motivation for long-term educational success.
  • Implemented safety protocols during instruction, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries in the classroom.
  • Coordinated guest speakers from the welding industry to share insights into career paths and trends within the sector.
  • Trained over 50 students on various welding tasks and used diverse instructional methods to increase identifying and long-term educational success.
  • Facilitated a safe, inclusive learning environment by addressing and mitigating potential hazards related to welding equipment usage.
  • Delivered engaging lectures on various welding processes such as arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding.
  • Enhanced student understanding of welding techniques by incorporating hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between parents/guardians regarding their child's progress; collaborated on actionable steps to ensure success.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding

Alabama Southern University
Thomasville, AL
05.2016

Skills

  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Stick Welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Pipe welding
  • Structural welding
  • Equipment Operation
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Welding Position Proficiency
  • Crane Operation
  • Welding Chart Specifications Compliance

Certification

  • Basic Plate Welding Certification, Alabama Southern College -May 16, 2015
  • Instructor Certification for Core Curriculum, NCCER -February 5, 2016
  • Instructor Certification for Welding, NCCER -February 5, 2016
  • Certified Instructor License as Craft Instructor, AL Dept of Education -March 11, 2016

Timeline

Welder

H&M Contractor
06.2019 - 08.2019

Welding Instructor

Alabama Southern College
08.2016 - 05.2018

Welder

One Man and a Truck (Self Employed)
05.2013 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Welding

Alabama Southern University

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