Christopher Lothian
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Experienced Welder with a background in the transportation industry. Trained across multiple types of welding, with a great focus on efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Owner
Fabrical Inc
03.2022 - Current
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Worked on various projects to meet customer specifications working on everything from custom handrails in new construction infill housing to repairs on robotics
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Welder
Caron Transportation Systems
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick Welding techniques.
- Removed and rebuilt sub frames of transport trailers
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated overhead crane, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find cracks and preform welding repairs
- Removed and repaired unacceptable/cracked welds with gouger to preform repair work
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Mentored apprentice welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Fabricated parts for new truck rigups
- Re-Skinned trailers and preformed any needed repairs to the underlying ring structure
- Repaired cracks on cement bulkers and other trailers
- Repaired fuel tanks
- Various confined space work including pit repair on chem units and aluminum cracks on the inside of cement bulkers
- Stripped down old units to remove salvageable parts for new rigups
- Cut up old bulker trailer units in a timely manner for scrap
Welder/Apprentice Mechanic
TruckPro
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Welded on various pieces of equipment from trucks to trailers and loaders
- Preformed oil changes, Tire changes and assisted with various mechanical repairs on customer vehicles ranging from cars to semi trucks
- Performed bearing repacks on utility trailers
- Assisted in Cvip inspections and repairs
- Fabricated custom tooling to aid in repairs of large equipment
Welder
Caron Transportation Systems
11.2011 - 11.2018
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick Welding techniques.
- Removed and rebuilt sub frames of transport trailers
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated overhead crane, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find cracks and preform welding repairs
- Removed and repaired unacceptable/cracked welds with gouger to preform repair work
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Mentored apprentice welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Fabricated parts for new truck rigups
- Re-Skinned trailers and preformed any needed repairs to the underlying ring structure
- Repaired cracks on cement bulkers and other trailers
- Repaired fuel tanks
- various confined space work including pit repair on chem units and aluminum cracks on the inside of cement bulkers
- Striped down old units to remove salvageable parts for new rigups
- Cut up old bulker trailer units in a timely manner for scrap
Education
Journeyman Certificate - Welding
NAIT
Edmonton, AB02.2014
Skills
- Welding- Mig, Tig, Stick
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Torch cutting
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Layout and Fitting
- Steel Fabrication
- Parts Fabrication
- CWB SMAW certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Welder/Owner
Fabrical Inc
03.2022 - Current
Welder
Caron Transportation Systems
08.2019 - 01.2021
Welder/Apprentice Mechanic
TruckPro
11.2018 - 08.2019
Welder
Caron Transportation Systems
11.2011 - 11.2018
Journeyman Certificate - Welding
NAIT