TROY L. AMBLER
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
65 North Park Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 621-9203
troy.ambler@yahoo.com
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 621-9203
troy.ambler@yahoo.com
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
Florida Power and Light, Port
St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant, Jensen Beach, Florida
April 2010 - June 2010
Replacement of piping, valve and various maintenance welding repair.
April 2010 - June 2010
Replacement of piping, valve and various maintenance welding repair.
Progress Energy, Crystal River Nuclear/Coal Power Plant, Crystal River, Florida
August 2009 – November 2009
Replacement of two steam generators. Welder, set up structural equipment for Mammoet.
August 2009 – November 2009
Replacement of two steam generators. Welder, set up structural equipment for Mammoet.
Day and Zimmerman, DC Cook Nuclear Power Plant, Bridgman, Michigan
February 2009 – August 2009
Rebuild of turbine dismantled by explosion. Welding and structural repair.
SUN Technical Services, South Texas Project, Bay City, Texas
September 2008 – October 2008
Mechanical/Welding repair during nuclear power plant outage. Structural and pipe welding.
DC Fabrication, Florence, New Jersey
Contracted by CTR Corporation (Newport News, VA)
May 2008-August 2008
Welded structural components for steam condensers used for nuclear subs and aircraft carriers for the US Navy. Complied with stringent Government regulations and expectations for precision welds.
Specialized welds in duplex stainless steel, HY80, titanium and copper/nickel.
February 2009 – August 2009
Rebuild of turbine dismantled by explosion. Welding and structural repair.
SUN Technical Services, South Texas Project, Bay City, Texas
September 2008 – October 2008
Mechanical/Welding repair during nuclear power plant outage. Structural and pipe welding.
DC Fabrication, Florence, New Jersey
Contracted by CTR Corporation (Newport News, VA)
May 2008-August 2008
Welded structural components for steam condensers used for nuclear subs and aircraft carriers for the US Navy. Complied with stringent Government regulations and expectations for precision welds.
Specialized welds in duplex stainless steel, HY80, titanium and copper/nickel.
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.
