Travis Volk
Ladysmith,Canada
Summary
I am a B level Welder who is a dedicated and reliable welding professional with excellent technical and interpersonal skills. I can apply these skills to complete time-sensitive projects safely and efficiently. I am capable of reading and understanding blueprints and working as part of a team with minimal supervision. I am always excited too learn new skills and tricks to add to my arsenal. Skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Fire Wire
Nanaimo, British Columbia
06.2024 - Current
- Fitting and welding parts for installation in the shop.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Commuted and worked on various sites to install and weld parts.
Welder
Macon industries
Chemainus, British Columbia
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Welder
Pacific Energy Wood Stove Inc.
Duncan, British Columbia
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Use jigs and tools to tack and weld wood-burning stoves together.
- Inspect welds on completed stoves and fix any issues that have been missed before stove is sent off to paint.
- Basic painting of stoves and parts.
- Work solo and with a team of welders.
CNC Bandsaw Operator / Laborer
Profab manufacturing and Vanguard Cranes
Chemainus, British Columbia
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Organize steel inventory and order steel for stock or future jobs.
- Worked and cooperated with welders, mechanics, and machinists to cut and fabricate parts for trucks, trailers, and loaders.
Education
B level -
11.2023
Welding foundation program -
06.2021
Skills
- Torch cutting
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Stick (SMAW) welding
- Mig (pulse) welding
- MCAW welding
- Structural welding
- Welding inspection
- Fire prevention
- Product welding
- Grinding
- Basic Fabrication
- Basic layout
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Communication
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Measurement tools
- Shaping and cutting
- Welding procedure specification
- Maintaining components
- Welding
- Weld tacking
Certification
- CSA W47.1 (CWB) 1F & 2F FCAW-G
- Fall Arrest Certification
Hobbies and Interests
- Expanding my knowledge of Welding and Fabrication
- Fishing
References
- Brad Nielson, Manager, (250) 210-3225
- Mac Fitzgerald, Journeyman Welder, (250) 714-9838
Timeline
Welder
Fire Wire
06.2024 - Current
Welder
Macon industries
11.2021 - 06.2024
Welder
Pacific Energy Wood Stove Inc.
07.2021 - 11.2021
CNC Bandsaw Operator / Laborer
Profab manufacturing and Vanguard Cranes
06.2018 - 10.2019
B level -
Welding foundation program -
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