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Jordan Ranson

Devon,AB

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welding Forman

Rail Core X Fab
Acheson, AB
03.2024 - Current
  • Identified areas where improvements can be made in terms of productivity or quality control measures.
  • Ordered necessary materials from vendors based on budget constraints set by senior management personnel.
  • Developed and implemented welding procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Monitored welders' performance and provided them with feedback on their work.
  • Supervised the welding team to ensure high-quality output within the given timeline.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.

Lead Hand

Double H Ventures
Edmonton, AB
04.2019 - 03.2024
  • Trained, mentored and supervised junior staff members.
  • Assigned and monitored daily welding tasks for crew members.
  • Inspected completed welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Monitored usage of consumables such as electrodes, fluxes, shielding gases., ensuring they are used efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.

Welder Helper

MasTech Canada
Lloydminster, AB
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Set up welding machines according to specifications by adjusting current and voltage; selecting correct filler rods and fluxes; and setting gas flow rate.
  • Assist in laying out, cutting, fabricating and fitting of metal components prior to welding.
  • Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
  • Clean work area after completing assignments.
  • Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.
  • Maintain records of materials used during each shift.

Skills

  • Structural welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Welding expertise
  • Crane Operation
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • Journeyman welder

Timeline

Welding Forman

Rail Core X Fab
03.2024 - Current

Lead Hand

Double H Ventures
04.2019 - 03.2024

Welder Helper

MasTech Canada
09.2018 - 03.2019
Jordan Ranson