Zack Legge
Chester,NS
Summary
Professional welding technician with strong focus on precision and safety. Adept at interpreting blueprints, performing complex welds, and conducting quality inspections. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic environments. Dependable, with solid track record of delivering high-quality results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Technician
Blue Force Industries
04.2024 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Measured and accurately cut pieces for joining and fabrication work.
Structural welder
Naico fabrication
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Structural welding/overhead welding and welding in confined spaces
- Operation of various tools and equipment
- Some landscaping and irrigation experience
- Demolition
- Assisted in selecting equipment and planning layouts
- Crane operation
- Some basic framing experience
- Excavation experience
- Loading and unloading 53' trailers
- Fitting components to specifications
- Assisted in layout, fitting and fabrication
- Interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning and training, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices.
Steel Fabricator / Welder / Equipment Operator
Summit Steel Fabrication
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Fitting components to specifications.
- Structural welding in all positions.
- Assisted in layout, fitting and fabrication.
- Interpret blueprints and shop d band saw etc.
- Operated machinery on a daily bases (Tele handler, shop forklift)
- Operation of overhead cranes and basic rigging
- Loading and unloading large structural steel rods
- Operation of various tools of the trade ironworker, oxy, acetylene torches, mag drill
Post Installer
Postech Screw Piles
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated machinery on a daily basis
- Operation of overhead cranes and basic rigging
- Installed structural posts for buildings, decks, signs and boardwalks
- Daily operation of an excavator and post drill
- Provided temporary support for post installation underneath existing decks
- Performed welding duties as required.
Welder/labour
Exchanger Industries
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Marginal blueprint reading as required
- Maintained relevant paperwork and provided excellent customer service
- Welded in all positions flux core on heavy structural components.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Welder
Natco Canada Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Drilling layout
- Crane operator
- Repair on damaged units
- Fitting components and welding.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Education
Keyano College
Fort McMurray, AB2012
High School Diploma -
Harrison Trimble High School
Moncton, NB2005
Skills
- Assisted in layout and fitting, components to assemble structural forms
- Assisted in selecting equipment and planning layouts
- High Level of Customer Service skills
- Enthusiastic and proactive team player
- Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution skills
- Ability to work as an independent team leader as well as team player
- Highly motivated and open-minded worker with the constant desire to learn and grow
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Strong interest in innovative ideas
- Flexible in work environment
- Attention to detail
- Target driven person
- Goal oriented
- Excellent presentation skills
Certification
- CWB Tickets, 2020, SMAW - Flat, Horizontal and Vertical, FCAW - Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead
- Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training, 012/818906
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Welding Technician
Blue Force Industries
04.2024 - Current
Structural welder
Naico fabrication
10.2023 - 01.2024
Steel Fabricator / Welder / Equipment Operator
Summit Steel Fabrication
06.2018 - 03.2020
Post Installer
Postech Screw Piles
06.2016 - 02.2018
Welder/labour
Exchanger Industries
12.2011 - 06.2012
Welder
Natco Canada Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2009
Keyano College
High School Diploma -
Harrison Trimble High School
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