MCLEAN SILVERTON
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Seasoned welder with 7 + years experience welding, setting up and operating welding equipment in various weather conditions.
I am seeking and want to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Level B Welder
Kamloops Tunneling Company
04.2016 - Current
- Strengthened workflow by accurately welding various connection types
- Enhanced operations with timely component changing
- Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
Level B Welder
SMS Equipment Inc.
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
Welder Assistant / Skilled Labourer
Dawson Construction
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces
- Completed precision cuts with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Skilled Labourer
Acres Enterprises
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards
- Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers
- Set up equipment to maintain worksite productivity
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion
- Cleaned up and resupplied work areas daily for optimal team performance
- Maintained tools, equipment and work sites.
Education
Welding Level B -
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC06.2019
High School Diploma -
South Kamloops Secondary
Kamloops, BC06.2013
Skills
- Torch cutting
- Stick Welding
- Pipe fitting
- Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Fabrication
- Surface Preparation
- First Aid Training
- Tool repair and maintenance
- WHMIS
- H2S
- Confined spaces
- Fall Arrest
- PSTS ( Pipeline Construction Safety Training )
- Safety Monitoring
Timeline
Level B Welder
SMS Equipment Inc.
03.2020 - 06.2022
Level B Welder
Kamloops Tunneling Company
04.2016 - Current
Welder Assistant / Skilled Labourer
Dawson Construction
06.2014 - 03.2016
Skilled Labourer
Acres Enterprises
02.2013 - 06.2014
Welding Level B -
Thompson River University
High School Diploma -
South Kamloops Secondary
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