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Wallace Chanove

Lacombe

Summary

Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Railcar Repair Tech

Guardian Rail Service
Bay
03.2024 - Current

Welding, changing out wheels, springs, changing brake shoe's, replacing hoses, valves, changing out brake beams, wear liners, switching cars out , operating track mobile, forklifts, bobcats. Torch cutting, operating power tools, hand tools,

  • Performed routine inspections on rail equipment for maintenance needs.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty components to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment at all times.
  • Repaired malfunctioning systems by replacing defective components or making necessary adjustments.

Well drilling

Acadian Environmental Service
Lacombe
03.2022 - 05.2024

Preparing drill rig all equipment needed for the job, mixing mud, drill stems, hoses,fuel, preparing sit for drilling, setting up position for drill rig, setting casing up to put in the hole .

Welder/Fabrication

Progressive Iron Works
Slidell
05.2021 - 09.2023

Mig,Stick ,flux core welding,torch cutting, operating power tools, hand tools, cutting steel to the proper lengths, fabricating Gates, hand rails, stairways, preparing steel to be fabricated.

  • Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
  • Maintained welding machines and tools for optimal performance.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.

Welder/Ironworker

Carl Woodward Steel Group
New Orleans
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Operated welding equipment safely to maintain high-quality workmanship.Mig/Stick welding.hanging I beams , rafters, columns, stairways, hand rails, rigging steel for lifting, signal crane operator,
  • Inspected welds for defects and made necessary adjustments promptly.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.

Welder/Maintenance Technician

Lou Con Local 60 pipefitters
Chalmette
02.2016 - 06.2019
  • Operated welding equipment to join metal components with precision.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment according to safety protocols.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments, mig/stick welding

Education

Welding - Welding

Nunez Community College
Chalmette , LA
03.1998 - 05.1998

Chalmette High School
Chalmette , LA

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Welding techniques
  • Torch cutting
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment Repair
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Equipment inspection
  • Mechanical skills Have a TWIC Card

Timeline

Railcar Repair Tech

Guardian Rail Service
03.2024 - Current

Well drilling

Acadian Environmental Service
03.2022 - 05.2024

Welder/Fabrication

Progressive Iron Works
05.2021 - 09.2023

Welder/Ironworker

Carl Woodward Steel Group
08.2019 - 07.2023

Welder/Maintenance Technician

Lou Con Local 60 pipefitters
02.2016 - 06.2019

Welding - Welding

Nunez Community College
03.1998 - 05.1998

Chalmette High School
Wallace Chanove