Austin Pelletier
Westlock
Summary
Dedicated Apprentice Welder at Wabash Mfg. Inc. with expertise in stainless steel and structural welding. Proven ability to ensure high-quality welds and maintain safety standards. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail led to successful project completions, enhancing fabrication processes and equipment reliability. Committed to excellence in all position welding.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Welder
Wabash Mfg.Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Completed high-quality welds for various projects
- experience in fabrication and mechanical/welding repare
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools, jigs and clamps.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Tank repair
- Pressure testing
Welding Apprentice
Ledcor Group
2023 - 2024
- Contributed to efficient project completion by assisting in the setup, maintenance, and clean-up of workstations.
- Field Fabrication
- Man basket
Apprentice Welder
North West Fab
2018 - 2022
- Received hands-on training on proper use and maintenance of welding tools and equipment.
- Expanded knowledge of fabrication processes through exposure to diverse tasks throughout the apprenticeship period.
- Continuously sought feedback from supervisors regarding performance improvements needed for successful progression toward journeyman status.
- Assisted senior welders in setting up equipment and preparing materials for each project.
Education
No Degree - Welder Apprenticeship First Period
Northern Lakes College
Slave Lake, AB11-2023
High School Diploma -
Ewin Parr High School
Athabasca, AB06-2019
Skills
- Stainless steel welding
- Power tools operation
- Pipe welding
- Plasma cutting
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Safety procedures
- Aluminum welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Forklift operations
- Joint preparation
- Welding inspection
- Fabrication techniques
- Slag removal
- Parts reassembly
- Hand tools operation
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- all position welding
Languages
English
Certification
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
Fall Restraint
CWB all Postion
Stick Welding
Timeline
Apprentice Welder
Wabash Mfg.Inc
01.2024 - Current
Welding Apprentice
Ledcor Group
2023 - 2024
Apprentice Welder
North West Fab
2018 - 2022
No Degree - Welder Apprenticeship First Period
Northern Lakes College
High School Diploma -
Ewin Parr High School
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