Jason H. Vickers

• Performed part-time work here on my days off from Tougher than Steel and CMWF
• Fabricated parts for Jeep automobiles
• Machined, drilled, cut, and cleaned up parts for Jeep automobiles
• Packed and prepped items for shipping
• Unloaded and loaded pallets of parts

• Performed high quality MIG, TIG, and STICK welding on mild steel, stainless steal, and aluminum.
• Built high quality aluminum gates
• Built and did repair work on aluminum boats
• Passed an ultra-sound test on a 10FT by 3FT aluminum insert on a boat
• Several different stainless steal jobs such as purge welding on food grade items and structural pipe
• Did several structural steal projects including work for BNSF Railroad
• Operated machinery such as fork lifts, telescopic high reach lifts, plasma cutting table, saws, drills, brake press, and etc'
• Uninstalled and reinstalled stairs and handrail for a large apartment complex

• Did several ship repairs off of large ships anchored along the Columbia river, the repairs consisted of welding safety handrails and ladders to large structural steal inserts
• Also a part of this job was pressure washing the inside of the large cargo loads, top to bottom with telescopic high reach lifts
• Did a stainless steal TIG weld on the inside of an oil ship in a very confine space
• Passed MT Test

• Traveled the country doing millwright/structural welding jobs
• Installed a large applesauce mixer for a fruit company in Yakima
• Was on a crew for 3 months installing the concrete forms and pouring and finishing the concrete for a large paper mill in Ohio
• Worked in several different food grade factories doing stainless tig welding repairs such as Leprino foods co.
• Installed, moved, and performed teardown of several different paper machines across the country
• Was part of a crew to take out a bridge crane and install a new bridge crane at Vigor, Vancouver
• Was part of the crew to take out the plate x-ray machine at Everaz steel mill.
• Worked on several different shutdowns performing installation or repairs in mills
• spent 8 months at Michealsons in Yakima installing a new 200ft long 2 story industrial dryer and conveyor system.
• Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects as an integral member of a highly-skilled team.

• Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
• replaced bearings, seals, gaskets etc.
• Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
• Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• ran equipment such as forklifts, telescopic forklift, excavators, scissor lift, and longreach lifts
• Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety

• Weld and finish aluminum gates and small boats .(MIG and TIG)
• Weld and finish steel and stainless handrails, stairs, and gates. (MIG and TIG)
• Various custom jobs such as chimney caps, painting trailers, art panels housing beams, and gate posts.
• Run power tools (Grinders, sanders, cut off wheels, saws and drills)
• Operate burn table
• Operate forklifts and manlifts
• Operate bandsaw, wet saw, drill press, rollers, and brake press

I did some work for this company while in between jobs during covid.

Fabricated some food grade stainless steel projects including some work in the field.

• I did some work through these companies while between jobs witch included welding steel frames for a wedding, and handrails
• Welding stainless vents and tables and various job shop projects
• Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
• Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.

• Successfully tac and weld aluminum truck racks, truck tool boxes, and class A Semi Racks
• Manage LTC area independently & provided lead supervision over multiple welders
• Follow prints and make adjustments accordingly to complete custom racks as ordered
• Sand and polish racks to deliver prestige products which sometimes include fixing mistakes by company robot when needed
• Works proficiently in multiple areas of the shop when needed
• Use of electrical and variety of air tools in order to complete necessary tasks without any safety or health violations
• Willing to take all necessary certifications to comply with the job
• Able to self-modify schedule to work early or stay later to make sure all tasks are accomplished thoroughly and successfully at the end of the day.

• Assembled 10,000 lb potato field shredders, Hay Bail choppers, and mint tanks
• Fabricated aluminum and stainless steel pressure tanks (lavender condenser)
• Performed welding using MIG, STICK, & FLUX CORE
• Tested welds air pressure and water to find leakage points
• Polished and buffed finished projects until satisfactory
• Used rulers, squares and templates to measure components
• Evaluated completed welds for flaws, cracks, and pinholes
• Determined needed equipment, tools and welding methods for each project
• Upheld safety rules and practices in all performed tasks