Douglas M. Depue
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Professional welder with commitment to precision and quality in all projects. Skilled in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, ensuring durability and reliability of finished products. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting project requirements and deadlines.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator/Welder
Wilson Construction
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Bellefield Mojave Solar project @ Operator/Welder
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
Welder & fabricator
Abercrombie Pipeline/Barnard Construction
10.2022 - 09.2023
- LADWP @ welder & fabricator
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Independent Contractor
Self Employed
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Self employment
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- 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.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Welder
Par Electric
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked in Par shop for numerous transmission projects welding & fabricating
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Welder
High Country Line Construction
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Substation for Rosamond solar project welding & fabricating
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Welder/Operator
Wilson Construction
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Underground transmission @ Welder/Operator
- 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.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Monitored and documented soldering results.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Head welder & fabricator
Abercrombie Pipeline/Barnard Construction
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Barren Ridge Project @ head welder & fabricator
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability by implementing metal recycling practices in workshop.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
Rosendin Electric
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Mojave Windfarm Project welding aluminum bus
Edison Power Contractors
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Indio Ca welding poles on lattice towers
ASB Energy
12.2013 - 01.2014
- Tehachapi Renewable Transmission project welding out steel poles
- Chino Hills
Rosendin Electric
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Substation work in Rosamond Ca
- Welding aluminum bus
Welder/Operator
Wilson Construction
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Underground transmission project in Rosamond Ca
- @ Welder/Operator
Par Electric
05.2012 - 06.2012
- San Diego project @ Sunrise welding & fabrication
Head welder & fabricator
Hinkles & McCoy
11.2010 - 04.2012
- Worked on Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project segments 4, 5 & 10 as head welder & fabricator
Head welder & fabricator
Par Electric
06.2008 - 10.2010
- Worked on Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project doing segments 1, 2 & 3 as head welder & fabricator
Welder
IBEW Local 47
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Self employed
01.1992 - 01.2008
- Self employed welding & fabrication on structural steel, pipeline & heavy equipment
Dale's Hitching Station
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Worked for Dale's Hitching Station doing structural steel & fabrication
Mike's Transmission
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Worked for Mike's Transmission Removing & replacing transmissions
Education
Structural steel
College Class
01.1994
High School -
01.1991
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
Timeline
Operator/Welder
Wilson Construction
10.2023 - 03.2025
Welder & fabricator
Abercrombie Pipeline/Barnard Construction
10.2022 - 09.2023
Independent Contractor
Self Employed
06.2022 - 10.2022
Welder
Par Electric
04.2020 - 06.2022
Welder
High Country Line Construction
04.2019 - 08.2019
Welder/Operator
Wilson Construction
10.2018 - 12.2018
Head welder & fabricator
Abercrombie Pipeline/Barnard Construction
03.2015 - 07.2016
Rosendin Electric
08.2014 - 01.2015
Edison Power Contractors
01.2014 - 03.2014
ASB Energy
12.2013 - 01.2014
Rosendin Electric
07.2013 - 10.2013
Welder/Operator
Wilson Construction
07.2012 - 03.2013
Par Electric
05.2012 - 06.2012
Head welder & fabricator
Hinkles & McCoy
11.2010 - 04.2012
Head welder & fabricator
Par Electric
06.2008 - 10.2010
Welder
IBEW Local 47
01.2008 - 06.2008
Self employed
01.1992 - 01.2008
Dale's Hitching Station
01.1989 - 01.1992
Mike's Transmission
01.1988 - 01.1989
Structural steel
College Class
High School -
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