Joshua (Josh) Christopher
Nanoose Bay,BC
Summary
Focused welder with well-rounded welding experience and knowledge. Skilled at TIG and MIG welding with aluminum and heavy stainless experience. Talented at reading blueprints and meeting deadline requirements. Hard worker, quick learner, and natural problem solver.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TIG Welder
Riptide Marine Sales Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- Promoted by owner of Express Customer to support Riptide Marine in providing customers with high quality, custom aluminum marine equipment including gangways, bridges, ramps and docks.
- Ensured production efficiency by adhering to project deadlines and maintaining a high level of craftsmanship.
Welder
Express Customer Trailer Manufacturing Ltd
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided welding support for custom aluminum welding shop specialising in truck beds, trailers, and exclusive aluminum fabrication for BC Sheriff Service, Ministry of Forests, Comox Valley Search and Rescue.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Grocery & Produce Clerk
Quality Foods Inc.
10.2020 - 10.2021
Third Cook
Lupins Café
07.2019 - 09.2020
Prep Cook
Canyon Restaurant
10.2017 - 02.2019
Education
Welding Level B -
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC05.2023
Welder Foundation -
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC09.2021
Dogwood Diploma -
Handsworth Secondary School
North Vancouver, BC06.2020
Skills
- Aluminum Welding
- Equipment Calibration
- Welding Equipment Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
- Precision Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Pulse Welding
- Structural Welding
- Weld Defect Identification
- MIG Welding
- Vertical Welding
- Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
- Flat Welding Position
- Operations Planning
- Overhead Welding Position
- Critical Thinking
- Brakes and Shears Operation
Hobbies and Interests
Camping
Hiking
Video Games
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
GTAW & PAW Conventional and Pulsed, 1&2, FW Flat/Horizontal Ticket (expires June 2024)
GTAW & PAW Conventional and Pulsed, 1&2, S Flat Ticket (expires June 2024)
Timeline
TIG Welder
Riptide Marine Sales Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Welder
Express Customer Trailer Manufacturing Ltd
10.2021 - 12.2021
Grocery & Produce Clerk
Quality Foods Inc.
10.2020 - 10.2021
Third Cook
Lupins Café
07.2019 - 09.2020
Prep Cook
Canyon Restaurant
10.2017 - 02.2019
Welding Level B -
Vancouver Island University
Welder Foundation -
Vancouver Island University
Dogwood Diploma -
Handsworth Secondary School
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