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Toni Simon

Opelousas,LA

Summary

My Name is Toni Simon I have been welding since the age of 20 years old I’m now 57. Welding has always been my passion my brothers taught me how to weld at a young age so I grew up wanting to be a welder. I have also taught the method to my son and also a few of my friends who are now welders. I’m an Accomplished Pipe Welder with extensive experience at Zachery Construction, skilled in gas tungsten arc and MIG welding. Proven ability to enhance project efficiency through effective teamwork and precise welding techniques. Committed to maintaining safety standards while delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipe Welder

Zachery Constuction
12.2018 - 10.2022
  • Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Contributed to overall project success through effective collaboration with other trades on job sites, ensuring seamless integration of work efforts.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads, and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Strengthened professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors by consistently demonstrating exceptional work ethic and dedication to project success.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively prioritizing and managing workload.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
  • Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Developed familiarity with various welding techniques and equipment types.
  • Learned safety protocols and best practices for weld integrity.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and organized tools effectively.
  • Assisted in preparing materials and tools for welding tasks.

Pipe Welder

Shaw Construction LLC
12.2016 - 10.2017

Pipe

  • Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and welding symbols for pipe installations.
  • Developed solid understanding of various metals'' properties, allowing for proper selection of filler materials for different applications.

Pipe Welder

Cajun Constructors Inc.
08.2003 - 02.2010

Pip

  • Responded promptly to feedback, adapting skills for improved performance.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Provided valuable input during project planning phases by offering insights into potential challenges and solutions based on experience.
  • Assisted in minimizing material waste by accurately measuring and cutting pipes before welding them together.
  • Optimized workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workspace to streamline the completion of tasks efficiently.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing project requirements or specifications when necessary.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads, and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Strengthened professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors by consistently demonstrating exceptional work ethic and dedication to project success.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively prioritizing and managing workload.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
  • Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Developed familiarity with various welding techniques and equipment types.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and organized tools effectively.
  • Learned safety protocols and best practices for weld integrity.
  • Assisted in preparing materials and tools for welding tasks.
  • Operated welding equipment to join metal components according to specifications.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Maintained professional growth through participation in industry conferences, seminars, and workshops related to pipe welding techniques and best practices.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.

Pipe Welder

Seeko Pipeline
08.1997 - 02.2000

Pipe welding,grind, heat arc, stick weld,mig weld ,short arc weld,flusco weld, automatic. Making sure all welding that is needed is complete n safely done as required by the job.

  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
  • Followed technical blueprints to ensure precise welding alignment.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attention to detail in completing precise welds that met or exceeded expectations.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Maintained professional growth through participation in industry conferences, seminars, and workshops related to pipe welding techniques and best practices.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.

Pipe Welder

Turner Industries
03.1990 - 02.1994
  • Operated welding equipment to join metal components according to specifications.
  • Assisted in preparing materials and tools for welding tasks.
  • Learned safety protocols and best practices for weld integrity.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and organized tools effectively.
  • Developed familiarity with various welding techniques and equipment types.
  • 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.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively prioritizing and managing workload.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Strengthened professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors by consistently demonstrating exceptional work ethic and dedication to project success.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads, and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.

Education

Como High School
Youngsville, LA

Skills

  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Pipe beveling
  • Carbon arc gouging
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Plasma cutting
  • Heat treatment
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Overhead crane operation
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Welding positions
  • Purge welding
  • Grinding techniques
  • Safety procedures
  • Welding inspection
  • Pipe welding
  • Pipe fitting
  • MIG welding
  • Arc welding
  • Stainless steel metal welding
  • Stick welding
  • Power tools
  • Welding

Timeline

Pipe Welder

Zachery Constuction
12.2018 - 10.2022

Pipe Welder

Shaw Construction LLC
12.2016 - 10.2017

Pipe Welder

Cajun Constructors Inc.
08.2003 - 02.2010

Pipe Welder

Seeko Pipeline
08.1997 - 02.2000

Pipe Welder

Turner Industries
03.1990 - 02.1994

Como High School
Toni Simon