TroyAmbler, MIG TIG Welder

QUALIFICATIONS 

• MIG Welding
  
• TIG Welding
• Arc Welding
  
• Stick Welding
  
• Flux core process
• Fabrication Skills
  
• Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex Stainless Steel, HY80, HY100 Carbon, GTAW, SMAW, arc welding, vertical, horizontal, overhead, trouble shoot, repair, AWS Symbols, Industry Codes, grinding, cutting
  
• Ability to read blue prints, trouble shoot, analyze and diagnose mechanical problems,
  
• Manufacturing, production, facility operation and management of employees.
  
• Equipment Operated Tools: welders, grinders, forklift, ladders, hand tools, crane
  

EDUCATION   
American Welding Society, CAWI, 2001
Rock Valley College, Welding, Rockford, IL  2000

EXPERIENCE
             
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT MIG/TIG CONTRACT WELDER, Various locations, 2007-present




WELDING SUPERVISOR
Transco Products International, Streator, IL           
November 2006 - November 2007
*Oversee quality and fabrication of nuclear products.
*Lead and manage all fabrication operations by setting daily goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented,    realistic, and timely.
*Establish standardized welding procedures that specify all of the applicable essential variables.

PLANT SUPERVISOR 
VAC-TEC (Division of Wachs International), Woodstock, IL
October 2001-November 2006    
* Directed plant operations, quality, safety and continuous improvement functions. * Ensured integrity of production data to accurately reflect cost, consumption of materials, supplies and inventory. * Maintained a disciplined focus on daily costs and Profit & Loss throughout the plant. * Directed implementation and execution of manufacturing policies and practices throughout the plant. * Built, developed, and managed a team capable of carrying out optimal operational strategies. * Provided leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships. * Established and monitored overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
* Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
* Designed, fabricated and developed custom vacuum units for special orders.  

WELDING AND FABRICATION FIELD TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR
UNITED LIFT TRUCK, Bellwood, IL
June 2000- October 2001                
*Responsible for management of field technicians in a three state territory including IL, WI, and IN.
*Represented the company as a customer contact regarding significant quality and engineering issues.
*Directed staff of Field Technicians in training and supervision.
*Provided hands-on portable welding repair and fabrication for large customer base throughout territory. 

MIG WELDER AND ROBOTIC WELDING TECHNICIAN
NISSAN FORK LIFT , Marengo, IL
July 1993- June 2000
*Responsible for the fabrication and production welding of Nissan Fork Trucks for worldwide distribution. 
*Promoted to Robotic Welding Technician and Trainer within second year of service.
*Provided technical & supervisory leadership to team members who were responsible for product assembly.
*Acted as the coordinator of all personnel development programs to continually upgrade the skills of welders. *Facilitated the company’s continuous improvement program through the establishment of standards, procedures, methods and performance metrics.