Welder resume example

Welder resume example from Saskatoon: Red Seal pressure welder, 18 years, 98% X-ray pass rate on 2,000+ welds, a crew of six and no lost-time injuries.

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Mark Dziadyk

Red Seal Journeyperson Welder | Pressure and Structural | SMAW, GTAW, FCAW

Saskatoon, SK18 years of experience

Summary

Red Seal journeyperson welder with 18 years in structural and pressure vessel fabrication. Holds a Saskatchewan pressure welder certificate and CWB tickets in SMAW and FCAW. Welds pipe and plate in all positions to code, reads complex drawings and leads a shop crew with a strong X-ray pass rate and a clean safety record.

Experience

Lead WelderMar 2017 - Present

Prairie Steel Fabricators

  • Lead a crew of 6 welders and fitters on structural steel and process piping for mining and agricultural clients.
  • 98% first-time pass rate on radiographic testing across 2,000+ pressure welds since 2019.
  • Cut rework hours by about 25% by introducing a fit-up checklist and pre-weld inspections.
  • Fabricated structural steel for 3 potash mine expansions, including 120 tonnes of platforms and conveyor supports.
  • No lost-time injuries on my crew in 9 years.
Journeyperson Welder, PressureApr 2011 - Feb 2017

Northland Pressure Vessels

  • Welded ASME Section VIII pressure vessels and tanks with GTAW root and SMAW fill and cap.
  • Produced up to 40 vessels a year in carbon and stainless steel.
  • Trained 5 apprentices on pressure welding procedures.
Apprentice WelderSep 2008 - Mar 2011

Riverside Machining & Fabrication

  • Completed all 3 levels of the Saskatchewan welder apprenticeship and passed the Red Seal exam in 2011.
  • Welded agricultural equipment and repairs, often 10 to 15 jobs a week.

Skills

  • SMAW (Stick)
  • GTAW (TIG)
  • FCAW
  • GMAW (MIG)
  • Pipe Welding, All Positions
  • Pressure Vessel Fabrication
  • Structural Steel
  • Blueprint and Weld Symbol Reading
  • Fit-Up and Layout
  • Crew Leadership

Certifications

  • Journeyperson Welder, Saskatchewan, with Red Seal endorsement (2011)
  • Saskatchewan Pressure Welder Certificate (TSASK)
  • CWB Tickets: SMAW and FCAW, all positions
  • WHMIS 2015
  • Standard First Aid and CPR

Education

Welding Certificate, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 2008

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What hiring managers check first

Tickets and certifications

Shops check your Red Seal, pressure certificate and CWB tickets first. List each process and position.

Quality results

X-ray or ultrasonic pass rates are the clearest evidence of skill.

Type of work

Structural, pipe, pressure vessel and production welding differ. Name what you do best.

Safety and leadership

Crew leadership and a clean safety record prepare you for lead hand or foreman roles.

Keywords the applicant tracking system matches

  • Welder
  • Red Seal
  • Journeyperson
  • Pressure Welder
  • CWB
  • SMAW
  • GTAW
  • FCAW
  • Pipe Welding
  • Structural Steel
  • Pressure Vessels
  • ASME
  • Blueprint Reading

Use the ones that are true of you, in the words the posting uses.

Mistakes to avoid

  1. Listing processes without positions

    Say whether you weld flat only or in all positions, and on plate or pipe.

  2. Expired tickets

    CWB tickets must be current. Check dates before you apply.

  3. No numbers

    Pass rates, tonnage or vessels per year make your experience concrete.

Questions

Do I need a Red Seal to work as a welder?
Not always, but it is widely preferred and makes it easier to work in other provinces.
What is a CWB ticket?
It is a certification from the Canadian Welding Bureau showing you passed a test for a specific process and position. Many structural shops require it.
How long should a welder resume be?
One page, or two if you have many tickets and major projects.

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