John Shoen
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Experienced millwright foreman and welder fabricator with a strong background in equipment operation and rigging. Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects while ensuring safety and efficiency. Authorized to work in the US for any employer, with a focus on delivering high-quality results and driving operational improvements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright foreman
United Group services
Millwright Journeyman
General Motors, GM
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted in installation of new machinery, ensuring optimal setup and alignment for performance.
- Coordinated procurement of replacement parts with vendors for ongoing projects and maintenance.
- Enhanced facility functionality by applying rigging techniques for moving heavy equipment components.
- Increased production efficiency through maintenance and repair of industrial equipment per industry standards.
- Optimized lifting efficiency by selecting appropriate rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Rigged heavy lifts according to blueprints, adhering to all specifications.
- Conducted regular rigging inspections, increasing workplace safety through diligent equipment maintenance.
- Developed lift plans based on load weights, rigging capacities, and crane positioning considerations.
Millwright Foreman
Cianbro Corporation
12.2019 - Current
- DelDot work on a twin span drawbridge and a single span drawbridge
Owner/Manager
Shoen Mechanical and Welding LLC
10.2019 - Current
- Millwright maintenance services
Millwright Foreman
Austin Industrial
10.2019 - 10.2019
- International Paper
- Capital project
- Replacement of Teflon lined diaphragm valves
Millwright Foreman
Roberts Company
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Various duties from mechanical to precision.
Millwright Foreman
Jacobs
09.2018 - 03.2019
- All aspects of maintenance and repair for the ADM plant.
Welder Helper
VEC/798
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Compressor station expansion, general helper duties. Cutting and fitting pipe.
Welder Helper
Local 798 Pipeliners
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Pipeline welder's helper
Millwright Foreman
GRUS Construction
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Ironwork, teardown and reinstallation of overhead crane, retractable roof on Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta GA
Welder/Fabricator
Self-Employed
03.2003 - 03.2017
- Trained and managed 6 employees and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.
- Reviewed layouts, blueprints, diagrams and work orders in preparation for welding and cutting metal components.
- Performed small welding jobs, fabricating and repairing equipment, in addition to providing contract cutting with plasma cutter and oxygen and acetylene torches.
Millwright
Joule Industries
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Built new dryer unit for an ethanol plant. Shutdown repairs at a trash/power plant. Built new pellet plant.
Foreman/Ironworker, millwright, structural welder
Core Crew/EGC
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Responsibilities
- Working foreman, setup conveyors, cut and weld, machine teardown and packaging, machine setup.
Millwright Foreman
Bilfinger Westcon
04.2016 - 05.2016
- My crew refurbished the inlet bypass dampers
Millwright Foreman
United Group Services
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Responsibilities
- Run a crew of ironworkers, millwright and laborers refurbishing a bio-diesel plant.
- Accomplishments
- Fast advancement to leadership role, productivity, safety and positive group moral.
Ironworker/structural welder
Diversified Labor/Dahlgren Industrial In
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Responsibilities
- Deconstruction of existing utilities, bolt up of new iron, set up of tanks, reinforcing structure in food grade facility.
Welder/Millwright Foreman
Bilfinger Westcon
04.2014 - 05.2014
- Responsibilities
- Structural welding. Called in to help finish contract, again, at AVS power plant. Repair and installation of new damper units in duct work below baghouse.
Welder/Fabricator
Pipeline Equipment Specialties
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Responsibilities
- Fabricated and welded equipment for use on pipeline jobs. Custom jobs and repair work.
Welder/Millwright
Westcon
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Responsibilities
- Structural welding in Antelope Valley Station, coal power plant turnaround.
Welder
Demmer Corp.
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Confidential/Classified
- Inspected grooves, angles, gap allowances and related aspects of assembly according to specifications.
- Observed hydrostatic, x-ray, dimension tolerance and other tests on welded surfaces to evaluate quality of weld and conformance to production requirements.
- Examined pieces for defects, measured piece with straightedge and template to ensure conformance with specifications, reviewed layouts, blueprints, diagrams and work orders in preparation for welding.
- Lifted components on assembly table, using electric crane, jacks and shims, and welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead position.
- Welded components for military vehicles to strict military tolerances.
- Received in house certifications including passing X-ray weld testing and K joint. Pulse MIG welding certified.
Welder
Demmer Corp.
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Analyzed engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly and welding operations.
- Operated and inspected machines and heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
- Tested mechanical products and equipment after repair and assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Used handtools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment and jacks and hoists.
- Inspected brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure that they were in proper operating condition.
- Examined and adjusted protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices.
- Performed mechanic duties on finished products ready for shipping.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Welding
Montcalm Comm. College
Skills
- Industrial repair and maintenance
- Welding techniques
- Conveyor system management
- Electrical systems expertise
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Heavy machinery operation
- Assembly and fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Supervisory leadership
- Troubleshooting proficiency
- Fabrication
Certification
- AWS certified MIG 2G/3G unlimited thickness June 2009 to Present
- OSHA 10 April 2015 to Present
- AWS D1.1, D1.2 and D1.3 April 2013 to Present Structural welding SMAW
Additional Information
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES AWS certified MIG welder-unlimited thickness 2G/3G. Job certified 3G/4G FCAW/SMAW.
- Skilled at organizing complex projects, defining project priorities, and delegating tasks.
- Self-motivated, assertive, goal-oriented, organized and efficient.
- Quickly learn procedures and methods, dependable - can work without supervision.
- Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work well in team environment.
- Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Able to direct and lead others to produce desired results.
- Welding
- 200 hours training with Shielded Metal Arc Welding(stick), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding(TIG), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), & Flux Core Arc Welding.
- Autobody Repair / Metal Fabricator/ Welder
- Constructed body panels from raw materials, repaired frames to fenders, to the primer stage. Used small break press and shear.
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Operated front-end loader, excavator, bulldozer, hi-lo (small to 30-ton), single axle dump truck, tractors, tractor-trailer and overhead cranes.
- Electronics / Electrical
- Small electronics repair(computers & stereos), installed & customized car audio systems, wired newly constructed homes and repaired commercial elect.
- Road Construction
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- Laborer for traffic signage set up and tear down & traffic control. Bud Davey-Owner Pipeline Equipment Specialties 9896443004
- George (Frank) Kessel-Westcon foreman 7017701868
- Mike Nixon-Westcon foreman 2315576333
- Lane Parrish-Tool Pusher 9899444453
- George Dudley-Driller 9892897918
Timeline
Millwright Journeyman
General Motors, GM
08.2020 - Current
Millwright Foreman
Cianbro Corporation
12.2019 - Current
Owner/Manager
Shoen Mechanical and Welding LLC
10.2019 - Current
Millwright Foreman
Austin Industrial
10.2019 - 10.2019
Millwright Foreman
Jacobs
09.2018 - 03.2019
Welder Helper
VEC/798
05.2018 - 08.2018
Millwright Foreman
Roberts Company
04.2018 - 06.2019
Welder Helper
Local 798 Pipeliners
04.2017 - 11.2017
Millwright Foreman
GRUS Construction
01.2017 - 03.2017
Millwright Foreman
Bilfinger Westcon
04.2016 - 05.2016
Millwright
Joule Industries
01.2016 - 02.2017
Millwright Foreman
United Group Services
02.2015 - 12.2015
Foreman/Ironworker, millwright, structural welder
Core Crew/EGC
09.2014 - 07.2016
Ironworker/structural welder
Diversified Labor/Dahlgren Industrial In
06.2014 - 09.2014
Welder/Millwright Foreman
Bilfinger Westcon
04.2014 - 05.2014
Welder/Fabricator
Pipeline Equipment Specialties
06.2013 - 04.2014
Welder/Millwright
Westcon
04.2013 - 06.2013
Welder
Demmer Corp.
05.2010 - 10.2010
Welder
Demmer Corp.
06.2008 - 01.2009
Welder/Fabricator
Self-Employed
03.2003 - 03.2017
Millwright foreman
United Group services
Certificate of Completion - Welding
Montcalm Comm. College
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