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Ryan Koning

London,ON

Summary

Reliable Robot Operator & Welder pursuing opportunity to leverage my 10+ years of experience in related roles. Accustomed to promoting workplace safety and adherence to OSHA guidelines. Hardworking and resourceful with aptitude for Welding & Robot Operation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Robot Operator / Welder / Fitter

Tigercat Industries
08.2018 - Current
  • Loaded or fed workpieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
  • Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
  • Inspected, measured and tested completed metal workpieces for conformance to specifications using measuring and testing devices.
  • Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
  • Utilized work order and diagrams to identify and apply job requirements and quality standards to effective production planning.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Welded & Fit heavy equipment frames
  • Lead and instructed teams on frame repairs (arc air / grinding / finishing)
  • MIG 0.35 / 0.45 / 0.52 Meta
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Certified training on Wolf Skyhook / Dual Tracked Systems
  • Provided existing and new employees robot operation training
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Welder /Fabricator

Sleegers
09.2014 - 08.2018
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.

Welder

Timberland Equipment
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Education

AEC / DEP (Skilled Trade Certificate) - Welding

Welding At It's Best
London, ON
07.2012

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Robot Operation
  • Problem Resolution
  • Blueprint Reading

Timeline

Welding Robot Operator / Welder / Fitter

Tigercat Industries
08.2018 - Current

Welder /Fabricator

Sleegers
09.2014 - 08.2018

Welder

Timberland Equipment
01.2013 - 01.2014

AEC / DEP (Skilled Trade Certificate) - Welding

Welding At It's Best
Ryan Koning