Jason Glen
Langley,BC
Summary
Accomplished Lead Welder with a proven track record at TK Steel. Known for my mentoring abilities and exceptional communication, as well as consistently ensuring safety and high quality workmanship. I demonstrate adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement, excelling in both team and individual projects. Also having worked on large oil field sites becoming proficient in the safety culture, accustom to doing jobs with proper procedures and paperwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Red seal welder/ Equipment Operator
TK Steel
Langley, British Columbia
11.2025 - Current
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operated and maintained telehandler.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified defects in welds such as cracks, porosity, slag inclusion.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Progressive Rubber
Kamloops, British Columbia
10.2024 - 10.2026
- Interpreted blueprints to determine welding specifications and requirements.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted repairs on damaged components to extend product lifespan.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Lead Welder
TK Steel
Langley, British Columbia
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Proficient leadership skills, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
- Telehandler certified and able to operate efficiently and safely.
- SMAW certified in all positions.
- Set up and run oxy acetylene torches effeciently.
- Work with cranes connecting large steel structures in a safe and controlled manner.
Field Welder/Mentor
John Volken Academy
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained a safe working environment for all team members through rigorous safety checks and equipment maintenance routines.
- Teach and mentor students about welding and safe equipment operation.
- Troubleshoot and repair heavy farm equipment.
- Proficiently operate all pieces of equipment.
- Routine maintenance of farm equipment and welding shop.
Fabrication Welder
Gable Industries
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Worked with cranes to do critical lifts for boiler exchanges.
- Preform high quality welds to prevent leaks within boiler system.
- Preform accurate field measurements for spool fabrication.
Field Welder/Installer
J&D Farmers Diary Service
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Large galvanized fencing project requiring precise measurements, on site fabrication as well machine operating and all position welding.
- Use of lasers to maintain lay out over large distances.
- Use of power tools such as saws and grinders to field cope pieces to fit.
- Able to perform all position work proficiently and effectively.
- Proficient use of telehandler to move, sort and off load trucks.
- Ability to work alone as well as a team.
Welder/Installer
System One Manufacturing
09.2018 - 08.2019
- 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 welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Installed various fabricated parts on different types of vehicles.
- Proficient use overhead crane to rig and move materails aroud shop.
Education
Welder Level 3 - Welding
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Cloverdale, BCRed Seal Welder - Welding
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Cloverdale, BCWelder Foundation - Welding
BCIT
Burnaby, BCHigh School Diploma -
Sturgeon Composite High School
Sturgeon County, ABScaffolding Level 1 & 2
Carpenters Local 1325
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Safety always comes first
- Certified FCAW all positions
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Able to utilize MIG, TIG, SMAW as well
- Certified telehandler operator
- Proficient with both oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting operations
- Residential and commercial carpentry experience
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication and organizational skills
- Safe and efficient Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Continuous Improvement
- Journeyman industrial scaffolder
Languages
English
Fishing and hiking
Outdoorsman and former farm kid.
Timeline
Red seal welder/ Equipment Operator
TK Steel
11.2025 - Current
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Progressive Rubber
10.2024 - 10.2026
Lead Welder
TK Steel
10.2023 - 10.2024
Fabrication Welder
Gable Industries
06.2022 - 10.2022
Field Welder/Mentor
John Volken Academy
03.2022 - 09.2023
Field Welder/Installer
J&D Farmers Diary Service
04.2021 - 06.2022
Welder/Installer
System One Manufacturing
09.2018 - 08.2019
Welder Level 3 - Welding
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Red Seal Welder - Welding
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Welder Foundation - Welding
BCIT
High School Diploma -
Sturgeon Composite High School
Scaffolding Level 1 & 2
Carpenters Local 1325