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DeAndrea Ward

Saint Gabriel

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hapl Operator

Outokumpu Stainless
03.2025 - Current
  • 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

Huntington Ingalls
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • 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

SSAB Steel
08.2015 - 10.2023
  • 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

Jackson High School
Jackson, AL

Vocational Certificate or Credential - Welding Technology/Welder

Alabama Southern Community College
Thomasville, AL

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 - Current

Structural Welder

Huntington Ingalls
11.2023 - 03.2025

Production Operator

SSAB Steel
08.2015 - 10.2023

High School Diploma - General Studies

Jackson High School

Vocational Certificate or Credential - Welding Technology/Welder

Alabama Southern Community College
DeAndrea Ward