Shane Ward
Welder
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Talented Mig,Tig,and Stick Welder in all positions bringing advanced expertise in using appropriate types of gases and working with metals such as carbon and stainless Steel. Connecting metal components securely by selecting correct methods, materials and tools. Specializes in building and repairing Carbon Steel Tube Sheets from Boiler Walls inside boilers stick welding with 6010 and 7018 welding rod 3.32 and 1/8 rod size I also did repaid Work on duct work mig and stick welding im a talented mig welder hard wire and flux core wire size .035 .045 and some .052 Specializing in building parts from blueprints and useing Jigs to mach the appropriate part specifications
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
TIG Welder
Boilermakers Local 60
Morton, IL
01.2012 - 02.2024
- Provided guidance to junior members of the team regarding TIG welding techniques.
- Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
- Determined optimal materials, layout reference points and sequence operations to create neat and durable welds.
- Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
- Performed post-welding treatments such as grinding and polishing of welded parts.
- Tig and Stick welded carbon steel and stainless steel I performed tubs on boiler tube sheets out of the boiler
- I used a hand bevaler to put the bevel on the tubs
- I performed repair work on the ductwork and ash hoppers we mig welded and stick welded to complete the appropriate tasks
- Completed repairs with frequent work in different welding positions and environments.
- Used specialized machinery like CNC cutters and plasma cutters for pre-weld preparation of parts.
- I used jet rod to weld the base of patrollem takes
- I also welded the flooring to weld four ships together fittings the steel over the water
- Monitored welding processes to ensure quality standards were met.
- Repaired defective welds or performed rework when necessary.
- Tested finished products using advanced non-destructive testing methods such as X-ray inspection.
MIG Welder
American Buildings
El Paso , IL
01.2009 - 12.2011
- We built various types of support beams for various types of structures
- I Mig welded clips and bosses on the beams useing .035 hard wire
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
- Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
- I built framing systems
- I built Roof and wall panel systems
- I build steel metal components
- I build framing systems
- I build wall panel systems
- I built prismatic skylights
- I built smoke and heat prismatic systems
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
Structural Mechanic
Pro Fab
Morton, IL
01.2006 - 12.2008
- I Mig Welded flux core .045 wire size on steam tanks and air dryers they were carbon and stainless steel I used the proper fit up tools to fit up parts to the measurements on the blueprints.
- I also Mig welded clips on structural Support Beams using blueprints to place clips to exact measurements
- I also used a sand blaster to sand the support beams before painting
- Operated cranes and forklifts when necessary in order to move heavy objects into position for assembly purposes.
- Inspected and tested structural components to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Used cutting torches to cut metal pieces in preparation for assembly or welding operations.
MIG Welder
Morton Metal Craft
Morton, IL
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
- Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
- Used jig's to place parts to the exact locations used to build parts
- Mig welded parts using .035 wire
- We built cabs and canopies for tractors for John Deere and Caterpillar
- Used hand and power tools to clean welds and repair welds
- Inspected finished products to ensure accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Education
Safety Training
OSHA 30 Hour Training
01-2012
Journeyman Boilermaker
Boilermaker Apprenticeship
Morton, IL01-2012
Fork Truck Drivering
Fork Truck Training
Morton, IL09-2006
Journey Welding Diploma
Midwest Technical Institute
Lincoln, IL12-2004
High School Diploma -
Mt. Pulaski High School
Mt.Pulaski05-2004
Skills
- Welding Repair Work
- Pipe and tube welding
- Precision measuring
- Structural welding
- Welding In All Positions
- Blueprint Reading
- Fork Truck Certified
- Stick Welding
- Tig Welding
- Mig Welding
- Plasma Cutting
- Hand Torch Cutting
- JLG Experience
- Hand Power Tools
- Sand Blasting
- Hand Air Tools
- Works Well With Others
- Sub-arc Welding
- Safety Monitoring
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Shaping and cutting
Timeline
TIG Welder
Boilermakers Local 60
01.2012 - 02.2024
MIG Welder
American Buildings
01.2009 - 12.2011
Structural Mechanic
Pro Fab
01.2006 - 12.2008
MIG Welder
Morton Metal Craft
01.2005 - 12.2005
Safety Training
OSHA 30 Hour Training
Journeyman Boilermaker
Boilermaker Apprenticeship
Fork Truck Drivering
Fork Truck Training
Journey Welding Diploma
Midwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Mt. Pulaski High School