Wayne Ringler
Plant City
Summary
Skilled TIG Welder with comprehensive background in aluminum fabrication and repair. Noteworthy experience working on high-pressure, temperature-sensitive projects. Strong knowledge of safety policies and procedures, with proven ability to produce quality work while adhering to stringent deadlines. Have made significant contributions improving efficiency and reducing waste in previous roles.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aluminum Tig Welder
Triton Boats
Ashland City
08.2010 - 02.2025
- Fabricated aluminum components using TIG welding techniques for boat assembly.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placement.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Anodized pipe and plate to fabricate T-Tops on Triton boat products.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in a fast-paced marine production environment.
- Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
- Set up jigs and fixtures for efficient production runs.
Aluminum Tig Welder
Contender Boats
Homestead
06.2000 - 09.2008
- Fabricated aluminum components using TIG welding techniques for boat assembly.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placement.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Factory production of Aluminum T tops on Contender boats.
- Tig welding of anodized aluminum pipe and plate.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Trained junior welders on safe practices and advanced welding techniques.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in a fast-paced marine production environment.
- Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
- Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
- Set up jigs and fixtures for efficient production runs.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Aluminum Tig Welder
Weld On
Tavernier
05.1995 - 12.2000
- Fabricated aluminum components using TIG welding techniques for boat assembly.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placement.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Custom made towers and tops for the boating industry.
- Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating welding machinery.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials needed for production activities.
- Developed innovative approaches for increasing productivity levels while maintaining quality standards.
- Set up jigs and fixtures for efficient production runs.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Education
Tig Welding Certification - Tig Welding
Shelbyville Technical School
Shelbyville, TN 05.2010 - 10.2011
Skills
I enrolled as an experienced tig welder looking to further my career I actually ended up teaching all the students tig welding as the instructor could not tig weld too well
Certification
Tig welding certificate from trade school
Timeline
Aluminum Tig Welder
Triton Boats
08.2010 - 02.2025
Tig Welding Certification - Tig Welding
Shelbyville Technical School
05.2010 - 10.2011
Aluminum Tig Welder
Contender Boats
06.2000 - 09.2008
Aluminum Tig Welder
Weld On
05.1995 - 12.2000