John Lester
Barry
Summary
Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding.
Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Good at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder /Shift Supervisor
QCP
Youngsville
03.2020 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for assembly.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure weld integrity and compliance.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained tools in safe condition.
- Worked with team members to execute projects efficiently.
- Implemented safety protocols.
- Trained new welders on best practices and techniques.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Used MIG and TIG welding techniques.
Welder /Shift Supervisor
Omega Construction
New Iberia
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Same as QCP
Welder /Shift Supervisor Trainee
CB&I
Delcambre
08.2010 - 08.2017
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project execution.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote efficiency and safety.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Used MIG and TIG welding.
Education
Welding Certification - Welding
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX 08.2002 - 12.2002
Skills
- welding techniques
- blueprint interpretation
- quality inspection
- equipment maintenance
- safety protocol implementation
- team collaboration
- project execution
- parts repair
- mig welding
- tig welding
- employee training
- problem solving
- attention to detail
- time management
- Shielded metal arc welding
Timeline
Welder /Shift Supervisor
QCP
03.2020 - Current
Welder /Shift Supervisor
Omega Construction
09.2017 - 02.2019
Welder /Shift Supervisor Trainee
CB&I
08.2010 - 08.2017
Welding Certification - Welding
Angelina College
08.2002 - 12.2002