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Mike Taylor

St. Catharines,ON

Summary

Dynamic welder with extensive experience at Steelcon as well as National Steel Car, proficient in SMAW and FCAW. Known for exceptional attention to detail and quality assurance, I enhanced welding processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Successfully mentored junior welders, fostering a collaborative environment while consistently delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

STEELCON
07.2023 - 03.2025
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.

Welder

National Steel Car
04.2012 - 07.2023
  • Follow strict welding procedures using gauges and prints
  • I was able to use my experience in all position SMAW, FCAW in various departments.
  • Use various types of air tools
  • Am comfortable with the use of grinders and have the ability to back gouge
  • Kept my work space clean
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.

Welder

Selecrete
11.2010 - 03.2011
  • Maintained a clean work space
  • MIG work
  • Use of various jigs to build rebar projects
  • set up welding and other various machinery
  • Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.

Weld Inspector

Vineland Manufacturing
08.2003 - 03.2009
  • Established a proactive approach towards defect identification, minimizing rework costs and improving overall product quality.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, enabling efficient communication between departments and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Streamlined inspection processes by implementing lean principles and reducing overall cycle times for each project.
  • Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines, ensuring that projects were completed on time while maintaining high quality standards.

Education

Certificate - Advanced Welding

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON
09-2012

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • SMAW, FCAW, GMAW
  • Stick welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Structural welding
  • Steel fabrication
  • Flat, vertical and horizontal welding
  • Equipment operation
  • Wire feed machines
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Welding position proficiency
  • Welding symbols
  • Surface preparation
  • Submerged arc welding
  • Quality assurance
  • Surface grinding

Timeline

Welder

STEELCON
07.2023 - 03.2025

Welder

National Steel Car
04.2012 - 07.2023

Welder

Selecrete
11.2010 - 03.2011

Weld Inspector

Vineland Manufacturing
08.2003 - 03.2009

Certificate - Advanced Welding

Mohawk College

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