Damien Swanepoel

• Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
• Optimized resource usage by recycling or repurposing scrap metal whenever possible.
• Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.

• Exemplified commitment to continuous improvement by attending professional development courses and staying current on industry trends and best practices.
• ­ Estimates materials required for each project, maintaining optimal supply levels and eliminating excess
  upon job completion.
  ­ Applies heat, separation, soldering, or brazing techniques to adjust alignment and rectify defects, including
  filling holes in fabricated metal products.
  ­ Cuts, threads, and shapes pipes to meet project requirements.
  ­ Utilize grinders, scrapers, and hand files to eliminate rough spots and achieve smooth finishes.
  ­ Conducts thorough inspections of welds, removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld, and slag to
  deliver high-quality work.
  ­ Regulates electric current and timing cycles during welding processes to ensure metals reach optimal
  bonding temperature.
  ­ Consistently adheres to safe working habits to safeguard team members, equipment, and materials.
• Managed inventory of consumables effectively, ensuring availability when needed while minimizing waste due to expiration or improper storage conditions
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment
• Achieved high levels of precision with advanced knowledge of various welding techniques, including TIG, MIG, and stick welding

• Welded P91 boiler tubes via both left- and right-hand welding techniques.
• Executed precise welding on boiler tubes, adhering to specified requirements.
• Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.

• Welding a wide range of pipes and diameters
• Mig welder on 300 ton steel bridge
• Safety awareness
• TIG, SMAW and MIG processes to weld pipes ranging from 1 inch to 30 inches
• Material I welded : Stainless Steel, P91 Chrome, Carbon Steel

• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Utilized both TIG and MMA welding techniques on Stainless Steel and Carbon steel materials.
• Conducted thorough inspections and testing on finished workpieces to verify adherence to tolerances specifications
• Prepared workpiece joints by cleaning surfaces, ensuring optimal bonding and achieving a professional finish.
• Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
• Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes

• Earned numerous commendations from supervisors for consistently delivering high-quality welds in a timely manner.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.