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Garrett Burch

Salt Spring Island,B.C

Summary

Personable and reliable individual with strong aptitude for hands-on work and precision. Possess foundational knowledge in welding safety and technique, coupled with skills in using basic welding tools and reading blueprints. Committed to contributing to high-quality projects and continuous improvement in welding practices.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Welding Apprentice

Elemental Industries
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions with, SMAW, FCAW, and MIG
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.

Welding Apprentice

Gem Steel
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure smooth workflow and timely project completion.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions with the SMAW process.
  • Vacuum tested weld to ensure quality.
  • Expanded knowledge of tank construction process through exposure to diverse tasks throughout the job period.

Welder Helper

STRAIT
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
  • Upheld company standards through compliance with industry regulations, codes, and guidelines during all activities.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order.
  • Contributed to on-time project completion by efficiently organizing materials and maintaining a clean work area.
  • Ensured high-quality welds through pre-weld joint preparation, including cleaning surfaces and removing debris.

Welder Helper

Surline Projects
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
  • Upheld company standards through compliance with industry regulations, codes, and guidelines during all activities.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order.
  • Contributed to on-time project completion by efficiently organizing materials and maintaining a clean work area.
  • Ensured high-quality welds through pre-weld joint preparation, including cleaning surfaces and removing debris.

Education

Welding Foundations -

Camosun College
Victoria, None
08-2022

Skills

  • Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
  • Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Welding equipment maintenance
  • Reliability
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Equipment operation
  • Attention to detail
  • Workplace safety

Timeline

Welding Apprentice

Elemental Industries
09.2024 - 02.2025

Welding Apprentice

Gem Steel
05.2024 - 08.2024

Welder Helper

STRAIT
11.2023 - 02.2024

Welder Helper

Surline Projects
10.2023 - 11.2023

Welding Foundations -

Camosun College
Garrett Burch