John Wedner
Huntington Beach
Summary
Accomplished TIG Welder with extensive experience at Space Exploration Technologies, skilled in GTAW and machine maintenance. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and perform quality inspections, ensuring precision in high-stakes projects. Adept at problem resolution and committed to excellence, contributing to the successful assembly of critical components.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
TIG WELDER- C103 Production
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES
HAWTHORNE
03.2024 - Current
- - Performed all welds that make up the 2nd Stage Merlin Vacuum Engine Nozzle Extension on Jetline Seam Welder
- - Was the main 'go to' operator for the seam welder in the C103 department
- - Used overhead cranes to take apart and assemble upstairs platform in order to load/ unload different sized parts into the seam welder
- - Performed machine maintenance operations as well as maintained and ordered parts for the seamer
- - Performed gas/leak checks using snoop on all seamers, welding machines, and gas hose connections
- - Performed weld repairs on the MVAC nozzle extension build
- - Performed self dye penetrant inspection to the MVAC nozzle extension build
- - CERTIFICATIONS: - C103 1G, STAINLESS STEEL 15-5 2G/1G, C103 MACHINE WELDING, C103 MANUAL WELD REPAIR
PROPULSION TECHNICIAN- C103 Production
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES
HAWTHORNE
01.2024 - Current
- - Worked in all aspects of production means for the MVAC Nozzle extension build
- - Prepped C103 material to SPX requirements
- - Operated spot welding machine to weld flight stiffeners to Nozzle
- - Performed Proof test/ pressure testing to nozzle
- - Sheared C103 Material to test plan requirements
- - Performed ACID dip operations at offsite facilities
- - CERTIFICATIONS: - AERIAL BOOM LIFT, OVERHEAD CRANE, INDUSTRIAL POWERED TRUCKS INCLUDING HIGH CAPACITY
AC CIRCUITS CLASS
WELDING TECHNOLOGY- ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
COSTA MESA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- - This course familiarized me with electrical schematics and the integration of different electrical components. Using oscilloscopes we would interpret AC waves allowing us to further trouble shoot problems within a circuit
SMAW ADVANCED WELD CLASS
WELDING TECHNOLOGY- ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
COSTA MESA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- - Became heavily experienced with how to adjust any welding machine to work correctly with different welding applications and became well skilled with both stringer and weave welding, also became well versed with D1.1 as our final test was a copy the 2020 LA City test
GTAW WELD CLASS
WELDING TECHNOLOGY- ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
COSTA MESA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- - Became well versed with the tolerances and atomic composition of different metals, spent 4 hrs each day perfecting tig welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum applications
MATH AND LAYOUT FOR WELDING
WELDING TECHNOLOGY- ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
COSTA MESA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- - Throughout this course I practiced building projects given a blueprint and specifications for a given work piece, my finished work piece would have to be to exact specification, I also became proficient at all welding related math applications including fractions and basic trigonometry
METALLURGY
WELDING TECHNOLOGY- ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
COSTA MESA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- - This course taught me the differences in atomic structure of different alloys and how they make up the qualities of the material. It also introduced me to different testing strategies including both non destructive and destructive. The class gave me a better understanding of how welding can change the strength, molecular structure, and hardness of the material
RENTAL ASSOCIATE AND BIKE MECHANIC
JACKS BECH CONCESSION
HUNTINGTON BEACH
01.2020 - 01.2024
- - MIG welded a grease trap shut on our restaurant grill
- - Cleaned up and resupplied work areas daily for optimal team performance
- - Fixed and maintained Bikes and Surrey's
- - Operated power tools and equipment correctly to assist with work
- - Organized deliveries and distributed supplies to crews
Surf Instructor
CORKY CARROLS SURF LESSONS
BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH
01.2018 - 01.2020
- - Ensured clients safety in the water
- - Taught crucial steps on how to surf both in and out of the water
Education
ASSOCIATES - WELDING TECHNOLOGY
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
COSTA MESA, CA01.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
EDISON HIGH SCHOOL
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA01.2022
Skills
- GTAW, SMAW, and GMAW
- Machine maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Handyman expertise
- Data analysis
- Computer proficiency
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem resolution
- Electrical schematics
- Pulse welding
- Blueprint analysis
- Joint preparation
- Quality inspection
- Structural welding
- Metallurgy knowledge
References
- Tom Denicola, Longshorman, (714) 225-3139
- Javier Fausto, Coworker, (323) 810-8791
- Dave Clapp, Employer, (714) 290-2031
Timeline
TIG WELDER- C103 Production
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES
03.2024 - Current
PROPULSION TECHNICIAN- C103 Production
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES
01.2024 - Current
AC CIRCUITS CLASS
WELDING TECHNOLOGY- ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
01.2022 - 01.2024
SMAW ADVANCED WELD CLASS
WELDING TECHNOLOGY- ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
01.2022 - 01.2024
GTAW WELD CLASS
WELDING TECHNOLOGY- ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
01.2022 - 01.2024
MATH AND LAYOUT FOR WELDING
WELDING TECHNOLOGY- ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
01.2022 - 01.2024
METALLURGY
WELDING TECHNOLOGY- ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
01.2022 - 01.2024
RENTAL ASSOCIATE AND BIKE MECHANIC
JACKS BECH CONCESSION
01.2020 - 01.2024
Surf Instructor
CORKY CARROLS SURF LESSONS
01.2018 - 01.2020
ASSOCIATES - WELDING TECHNOLOGY
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
EDISON HIGH SCHOOL