John VanDeSype
Radville,Saskatchewan
Summary
Focused welder with 4 years of experience. Skilled at working with metal and equipment with a commitment to safety, efficiency, and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism in work situations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I am very proficient in the use of mechanical tools working on equipment motor and driveline operations. Very mechanical-minded, working with any type of equipment in all areas such as welding, diesel engines, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical and much more. Good operater in operating equipment from tractors, skid steers, telehandler, track hoes, dozers, side booms, gravel trucks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Welder
Canadian Plains
10.2023 - Current
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Fabricated structural forms, pressure vessels and boiler components.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
Apprentice Welder
Ledcor Sicim
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Fabricated structural forms, pressure vessels and boiler components.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Operating M-300 pipe welding mig welders.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- I have a little experience with tig welding.
- I have been cwb certified in the past but will need to redo seeing my card expired this year
Apprentice Welder
Anlin Welding
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Fabricated structural forms, pressure vessels and boiler components.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Radville Regional High School
Radville, SK06.2017
Skills
- Forklift Operations
- Defect Identification
- Stick Welding
- Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Parts Assembly
- Reading and understanding blueprints
- Grinding
- Cutting
- Operating saws, sheers, iron workers and press brakes
- Power Tool Operation
- Safety Monitoring
- Quality Control
- Edge Joining
- MIG Welding
- Structural Welding
- Arc Welding
- Post-Welding Treatment
- Power Tools
- Flat Welding Position
- Customer Service
- Wire Feed Machines
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Operations Planning
- Mathematical Calculations
- Equipment Selection
- Gas Flow Adjustments
- Shaping and Cutting
- Decision-Making
- Measurements and Calculations
- Critical Thinking
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Manual Dexterity
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
H2S Certified
TDG Certified
Confined Space Certified
First Aid Training Certified
Ground Disturbance Certified
Spotter Training
Hobbies include working around the farm, restoring vehicles, tractors and race trikes.
Hobbies include working on the family farm, restoring old trucks, tractors, and honda race trikes. Fixing and maintaining various types of farm equipment and vehicles. Diesel mechanic experience as well. Fencing, framing, roofing, siding, paving, grading, digging dugouts and many more very mechanical minded.
Timeline
Apprentice Welder
Canadian Plains
10.2023 - Current
Apprentice Welder
Ledcor Sicim
01.2020 - 10.2023
Apprentice Welder
Anlin Welding
01.2018 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Radville Regional High School
H2S Certified
TDG Certified
Confined Space Certified
First Aid Training Certified
Ground Disturbance Certified
Spotter Training
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