Aaron Francois
Calgary,AB
Summary
As a qualified B-Pressure Journeyman welder with alloy pressure welding experience, and a third-year heavy equipment truck and trailer technician, my objective is to further my career in the industry as both a technician and a welder. I was first trained in welding in 1998 and have been employed as such since. I currently hold all required safety tickets and welding tickets required or will test accordingly. Thank you for your consideration
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder / Mechanic
Aarons Alloy
04.2022 - 03.2025
- B pressure and high alloy / aluminum tig welding.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace
- Gained certification in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints, iso and piping prints etc.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work, stainless piping, confined space etc.
- Meet with clients and discuss details for upcoming projects and deadlines.
- Mechanical repairs , hydraulic, electrical, suspension etc. Fleet and heavy equipment repairs. Heavy duty mechanic
Fabrication Welder
Acden Lemax
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Work under supervision and alone on heavy equipment. Overlay of wear parts, inspection of cracks and gouging, welding.
- Pre and post heat treatments of repairs
- Welded fabrication materials
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Welder/Mechanic / Downer
Construction
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Welding and mechanical repairs on heavy equipment - Inspections and repairs on power units and trailers
- Participated in continuous improvement program to confirm quality of repair work performed.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
- Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks on excavators and dozers.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Performed gas electrical welding to repair heavy equipment in field.
- Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
- Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
- Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
- Worked in shop and at customer locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
Stainless Tig Welder
Boilermakers Local 146
09.2013 - 12.2019
- B pressure welding on stainless and Inconel piping etc - Helped in the fabrication and modification of process equipment used in the gassifacation of heavy and waste oils etc
- Determined optimal materials, layout reference points and sequence operations to create neat and durable welds.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting and buffing
- Set up and prep for shutdowns and turnarounds in multiple locations across Alberto
Mechanic
VDM Trucking Service Ltd
01.2015
- Truck and trailer inspection - Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical diagnosis and repair - Welding, cutting and fitting of all repairs including material selection and ordering etc
Pressure Welder and Mechanic
Shadow Rathole Drilling
01.2014
- Operate welding rig in the field - Welding casing during drilling jobs - Shop fabrication of tooling - Repair and build up of hardened tooling - Basic shop repairs on fleet equipment
Certified Journeyman Welder / Tank and Trailer
Repair
01.2008
- Meet customers and plan job scope - Make materials lists and estimates - B pressure and hydro test repairs for on road fluid haulers - -aluminum spool and tig welding - Body jobs and hydraulic pump off units in custom applications
Heavy Duty Mechanic / Oakley Mechanical
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Truck and trailer diagnostics and repair - Fluid hauler repairs for on road units - Diesel tank repairs for power unit fuel tanks - Light, medium and heavy duty mechanical repairs
Apprentice Welder and Mechanic / Oil
City Diesel
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Welding of trailing arms and axle cracks on fluid hauling trailers - Power unit repairs and diagnostics
Apprentice Welder
Bowcor welding
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Forest Fire Fighter / Government of Sask. & Alta
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Northern Sask
- Alta
Welder
Tibo Steel
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Fabrication of platforms and infrastructure for oil and gas in northern Alberta - Repairs on forestry equipment
Education
Stainless Tig Tickets - Welding
Gmb
Calgary, ABWelding
Carbon Tig Ticket / Lakeland College
Alberta12.2008
Pressure Ticket -
Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB10.2008
Certified Journeyman Welder - Red Seal / -
Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB01.2008
Transport Technician -
North West Regional College
Meadow Lake, SK01.2006
Skills
- Defective Material Identification
- Mathematical Calculations
- Attention to Detail
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Micrometers and Calipers
- Equipment Selection
- Welding Techniques
- Vertical Welding
- Flat Welding Position
- Cast Iron Metal Welding
- Filler Rod Selection
- Overhead Welding Position
- TIG Welding
- MIG Welding
- Stick Welding
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Plus several other small oil and gas companies in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
References
Dawson Mclean, head mechanical and welding supervisor Syncrude Aurora Mine 1 780 215 6742 (heavy equipment repairs)
Jason Shanks, owner at Shadow Rathole Drilling, Grand Prairie Ab. 1 780 832 7473 (B-Pressure Rig and shop welding)
Rob Silver / Owner, Old Spaghetti Factory, Banff PHONE: 1-403-760-9514 ( several years of Stainless welding and general contracting)
Timeline
Welder / Mechanic
Aarons Alloy
04.2022 - 03.2025
Fabrication Welder
Acden Lemax
03.2021 - 12.2022
Welder/Mechanic / Downer
Construction
02.2019 - 07.2021
Mechanic
VDM Trucking Service Ltd
01.2015
Pressure Welder and Mechanic
Shadow Rathole Drilling
01.2014
Stainless Tig Welder
Boilermakers Local 146
09.2013 - 12.2019
Certified Journeyman Welder / Tank and Trailer
Repair
01.2008
Heavy Duty Mechanic / Oakley Mechanical
01.2007 - 01.2008
Apprentice Welder and Mechanic / Oil
City Diesel
01.2006 - 01.2007
Forest Fire Fighter / Government of Sask. & Alta
01.2004 - 01.2005
Apprentice Welder
Bowcor welding
01.2002 - 01.2003
Welder
Tibo Steel
01.2000 - 01.2002
Welding
Carbon Tig Ticket / Lakeland College
Pressure Ticket -
Lakeland College
Certified Journeyman Welder - Red Seal / -
Lakeland College
Transport Technician -
North West Regional College
Stainless Tig Tickets - Welding
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