Josh Vardy
Victoria Harbour,ON
Summary
Dynamic Welding Fabricator with extensive expertise in MIG and Flux Core welding. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency while ensuring high customer satisfaction, demonstrated through a track record of rigorous adherence to standards. Certified in CWB GMAW and skilled in crane handling, with proficiency in various techniques. Adept at reading blueprints and executing complex designs accurately, contributing to improved fabrication processes and high-quality outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
A Plus Painting
Victoria Harbour, Ontario
02.2025 - Current
- Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
Fabrication Welder
Inline welding and mechanical
Leduc, AB
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Performed welding and fabrication on heavy equipment components using various welding processes such as MIG, TIG,
- Welded large steel structures using a variety of methods including flux core arc welding and gas metal arc welding.
- Operated overhead cranes, power saws, grinders, torches, drill presses in order to prepare materials for assembly or repair projects.
Welder
Baker Hughes
Leduc, AB
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Inspected finished welds for accuracy and quality assurance standards.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Welder/Fitter
HCS Manufacturing
Barrie, ON
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Installed and fabricated on carbon steel pressure tanks in processing plant by welding specifications
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Painter
A Plus Painting
Victoria Harbour, ON
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior to project start.
- Painted walls and other surfaces to work efficiently and complete jobs within required timeframes.
Welder/Fabricator
Streit Manufacturing
Midland, ON
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Studied technical documentation to determine project specifications and determine correct welding techniques required for B7 Armored vehicles
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts Fabricated steel frames according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors, while checking alignments.
- Set up and operate to complete welding projects on-time.
Machine Operator Supervisor
Weber Manufacturing
Midland, ON
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing requirements.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines.
Operator
TechForm
Penetanguishene, ON
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Calibrated machines to increase production proficiency and speed.
- Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Theresa Catholic
Midland, ON06.2015
Skills
- Certified in CWB GMAW
- MIG Welding Techniques
- Flux Core Welding Skills
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Efficient Problem-Solving Calculations
- Efficient Brake Press Handling
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Proficient in Crane Handling
Education and Training
other
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Painter
A Plus Painting
02.2025 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Inline welding and mechanical
12.2022 - 09.2023
Welder
Baker Hughes
09.2022 - 12.2022
Welder/Fitter
HCS Manufacturing
06.2021 - 08.2022
Welder/Fabricator
Streit Manufacturing
06.2020 - 05.2021
Painter
A Plus Painting
05.2020 - 08.2022
Operator
TechForm
06.2017 - 06.2018
Machine Operator Supervisor
Weber Manufacturing
12.2016 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
St Theresa Catholic
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