JOSEPH OUELLETTE
Temperance,MI
Summary
Adept at overseeing complex projects and leading teams of 10-15, my tenure at DURR INDUSTRIES has honed my skills in welding, fabrication, and safety management. Expert in machinery operation and technical advisory, I excel in meeting coordination and ensuring customer satisfaction, demonstrating a strong blend of leadership and operational support capabilities. Skilled in assembling and fabricating a diverse range of products with precision and efficiency. Experienced in interpreting technical documents, schematics, and blueprints to deliver quality workmanship. Possess strong problem-solving skills, manual dexterity, and ability to work collaboratively in team settings. Made significant contributions to improving production processes by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical solutions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
JOURNEYMAN, FABRICATOR SHEET METAL, WELDER, HVA IN
DURR INDUSTRIES
Plymouth, MI
03.1990 - Current
- I have served as a shop foreman for eight years, overseeing a crew of 10 to 15 men. My roles have included field installation technician, general foreman, and field superintendent, handling various projects across the country. Additionally, I have provided technical welding advisory services. I am proficient in operating machinery such as mobile cranes, forklifts, trucks, articulating lifts, and any equipment necessary for job completion. I am also responsible for ensuring the certification of my team members and myself, maintaining all required safety modules up to date.
WELDER FABRICATOR
GALLAGHER KEISER
Detroit, MI
04.1990 - 01.2014
- Pre-task meeting.
- Set up communication with other contractors for the plan.
- Locate materials.
- Pre-assemble rigging requirements.
- Plan of lift.
- Inspect the Arial lift or scissor lift.
- Observe safety requirements.
- Complete the setup of welding equipment.
- Clean up and relay the progress report to the second shift and foreman when applicable.
Welder Fabricator
Giffin Industries
Auburn Hills, MI
01.1990 - 11.2013
- Pre task meeting
- Set up communication with other contractors for a plan.
- Locate materials.
- Preassemble rigging requirements.
- Plan of lift.
- Inspect the Arial lift or scissor lift and observe all other safety requirements.
- Complete setup of welding equipment and hanger material.
Fabricator Contractor Maintenance Technician
Premier Furnace Specialist
Farmington Hills, MI
04.2008 - 03.2010
- Prefabricate, including machining, Bridgeport.
- Pipe Threader
- All equipment for heat treating industries, which included at the time whole furnace parts, washers, conveyor, or pre-heat furnace.
- Worked with engineers to complete difficult tasks
Education
Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal Apprentice Training
Troy, MI01-2005
Navel Training - Navel Training
Navel Damange Control Training Center
Philadelphia, PA01-1987
Welding - Welding
Welding
Livonia, MI01-1986
Welding - Joining Technologies
SchoolCraft College Welding And Joining Tech
MichiganSkills
- Meeting coordination
- Proofreading documents
- Report preparation
- Supply tracking
- Administrative tasks
- Prioritization
- Customer satisfaction
- Operations support
- Record preparation
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Gardening
- Boating
Timeline
Fabricator Contractor Maintenance Technician
Premier Furnace Specialist
04.2008 - 03.2010
WELDER FABRICATOR
GALLAGHER KEISER
04.1990 - 01.2014
JOURNEYMAN, FABRICATOR SHEET METAL, WELDER, HVA IN
DURR INDUSTRIES
03.1990 - Current
Welder Fabricator
Giffin Industries
01.1990 - 11.2013
Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal Apprentice Training
Navel Training - Navel Training
Navel Damange Control Training Center
Welding - Welding
Welding
Welding - Joining Technologies
SchoolCraft College Welding And Joining Tech