Jean Paul Gerber
Welder, Forman
Pretoria
Summary
Adept at advanced welding and fabrication techniques, I enhanced productivity and precision at M C B STEEL CC. Skilled in gas metal arc welding and mentoring, my work ensures quality and efficiency, contributing to a strong company reputation and customer satisfaction. My collaborative approach and technical proficiency drive project success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Welder and Forman
M C B STEEL CC
02.2013 - Current
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
04.2001 -
- [International Grade], [School Name], [Year] - [Number] GPA Conversion
Skills
Welding
Stick Welding
Structural welding
Pipe welding
Fabrication
Equipment Operation
Flat Welding
Blueprint Reading
Vertical Welding
Cutting techniques
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Steel Fabrication
car, gaming
After Hours I Like to Build and watch Racing Cars
I also like family time with my son so we play Xbox games togther
Timeline
Welder and Forman - M C B STEEL CC
02.2013 - Current
High School Tuine - High School Diploma,
04.2001 -