DeAndrea Ward
Outokumpu Stainless
Saint Gabriel
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Hapl Operator
1 Year 7 Months- Running Hot annealing and pickling coil line, overhead cranes, and forklifts.
- Use of computer and different formats to assist process operator.
- Following all safety procedures and maintaining environmental standards.
- Assisting with basic maintenance tasks and identifying potential hazards.
Structural Welder
1 Year 4 Months- Calibrate welding tools and equipment according to the parameters listed in the welding procedure specification (WPS)
- Analyze blueprints and structural drawings to layout the framework of a structure
- Secure and fasten structural components using clamps, braces, jacks, and bolt straps
- Carry out post-welding treatment of structures by cleaning, buffing, and polishing finished workpieces
- Inspect and evaluate welds to ensure they are free of defect and conform to set specifications
- Utilize manual and mechanical processes to weld in various positions
- Apply welding processes such as GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
Production Operator
8 Years 2 Months- Regularly inspect ladles, furnaces, and kilns for damage, wear, and defects
- Ensures these mechanisms function correctly and maintains the refractory components of the slide gate system
- Ensure the ladle is properly prepared and maintained for safe operation.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Vocational Certificate or Credential - Welding Technology/Welder
Skills
Microsoft Office
Construction
Automotive Diagnostics
Hydraulics
Power tools
Plumbing
Industrial mechanic experience
Overhead cranes
Forklifts and skid steers
Certification
- NCCER
- SMAW
- FCAW
- TIG
Timeline
Hapl Operator
Outokumpu Stainless
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Structural Welder
Huntington Ingalls
11.2023 - 03.2025Read More
Production Operator
SSAB Steel
08.2015 - 10.2023Read More
Jackson High School
High School Diploma from General Studies
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Alabama Southern Community College
Vocational Certificate or Credential from Welding Technology/Welder
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