Kase Ford
Jacksonville
Summary
Dedicated welding professional with 14 years of hands-on experience in the industry, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality and precision. Expertise includes various welding techniques and materials, contributing to successful project completions in diverse environments. Proactive problem-solver, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance skills and stay updated with industry advancements. Passionate about delivering exceptional results and ensuring safety standards are met on every job.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Welding Instructor
Tulsa Welding School
12.2019 - 04.2026
- Developed curriculum aligning with industry standards to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions, improving students' practical welding skills and safety awareness.
- Mentored aspiring welders, providing guidance on techniques and best practices in various welding processes.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring mastery of welding fundamentals and advanced techniques.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve knowledge retention and application in real-world scenarios.
- Collaborated with industry partners to align training programs with market demands and emerging technologies.
- Led initiatives to enhance program quality, resulting in increased student satisfaction and successful job placements.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them overcome challenges and achieve academic success.
- Maximized student success by keeping up-to-date on course materials and modern curricula.
- Enhanced student understanding of welding techniques by incorporating hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises.
- Prepared students for industry-recognized certifications through targeted instruction on testing requirements and procedures.
- Established positive relationships with students, promoting open communication and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.
1st Class Welder
NSC Technologies
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Traveling to and from job sites to inspect damage to vessels.
- Layouts and assessment of damage prior to repair.
- Cutting and fitting of the damage and ultimately welding according to Coast Guard and NAVSEA regulations.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to meet project specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, ensuring adherence to industry standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot welding issues and implement effective solutions.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Optimized welding processes through continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Consistently met project deadlines, ensuring accurate and precise welds to meet client specifications.
- Ensured workplace safety by strictly adhering to safety protocols and conducting routine checks for potential hazards.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing materials usage without compromising the quality of finished products.
- Reduced production downtime by performing regular weld inspections and addressing issues promptly.
1st Class Welder/Supervisor
North Florida Shipyards
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Welder duties: inspecting fit ups prior to welding for quality assurance.
- Setting ceramic backing or steel backing according to Coast Guard and NAVSEA requirements.
- Grinding any weld defects for testing of tanks or piping systems.
- Supervisor duties: Ordering of material, organizing time allotments for certain jobs, making sure all employees wear PPE always, checking vessels prior and after job completion for quality assurance inspection.
- Communicating with Navy personnel for fire watches and tank assessments.
Pipe Welder
BAE Systems
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Laying out lines and lead prior to job.
- Inspecting work area of any hazards and housekeeping faults.
- Keeping work area clean.
- Welding of piping systems and checking for any weld defects.
- Keeping aware and wearing proper PPE at all times.
- Cleaning and inspecting area of work at the end of shift.
- Conducted inspections to ensure weld quality met industry standards.
- Operated welding equipment, including TIG and MIG machines, for various materials.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex welding issues.
- Trained junior welders on safety protocols and best practices for welding techniques.
- Led quality control efforts, reducing rework through meticulous inspection processes.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Education
Professional Welder - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FL01-2012
High School Diploma - General Education
Baker County High School
Macclenny, FL05-2010
Skills
- I believe organization and communication are key to understanding and building a better relationship between the workers and the company to be able to move forward and establish a better work environment Without communication, there can be no resolve or strive to attain goals the company and the employee both seek
- I believe that I am a great leader as far as a company would need me to be When North Florida Shipyard gave me the opportunity to be nightshift supervisor, I understood that it came with great responsibility I always made sure to put my jobs that I had to the upmost importance, but I also made sure my employees were always happy and safe to get the job done on time
- Welding safety procedures
- Welding codes and standards
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Plasma cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Welding procedure specifications
- Welder qualification testing
- Welding inspection
Affiliations
American Welding Society-AWS
Tulsa Welding School Alumni
American National Standards Institute-ANSI
Certified Welding Educator-CWE
National Center for Construction Education and Research-NCCER
National Center for Welding Education and Training-Weld-Ed
Certification
- Certified Welding Instructor, Tulsa Welding School - 2019-2026
- OHSA 10-Hour Maritime
Timeline
Senior Welding Instructor
Tulsa Welding School
12.2019 - 04.2026
1st Class Welder
NSC Technologies
09.2017 - 12.2019
1st Class Welder/Supervisor
North Florida Shipyards
03.2016 - 08.2017
Pipe Welder
BAE Systems
03.2013 - 06.2015
Professional Welder - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
High School Diploma - General Education
Baker County High School
Personal Information
- Age: 34
- Title: Welding Specialist
- Title: Senior Welding Instructor
Instructor of the Year
Awarded the Instructor of the Year title for excellence in student engagement, and retention.