Joshua Lafleur
Ville Platte
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented Welder with a proven track record at Schlumberger enhancing welding quality and production efficiency. Expert in MIG, Submerged Arc, and Flux Core Welding, with a continuous improvement mindset. Demonstrated leadership in promoting safety and training new hires, significantly boosting productivity to drive team success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder IV
Schlumberger
09.1997 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Filled in a night lead supervisor as needed
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Production Operator
Island Operating Company
03.2004 - 09.2007
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Supported workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections of machinery.
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing machine settings and conducting routine maintenance.
- Developed strong communication channels with team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that resulted in improved processes.
- Reduced downtime with proactive troubleshooting and timely resolution of equipment issues.
- Increased overall output by effectively managing resources and prioritizing tasks according to deadlines.
- Boosted team productivity by training new hires and cross-training existing employees on multiple tasks.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for continuous process improvement in production operations.
- Streamlined workflow, closely monitoring production schedules and adjusting operations as needed.
Education
Welding Certificate - Welding
South Louisiana Community College
Ville Platte, LA09-1997
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart High School
Ville Platte, LA05-1996
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable to change
- Blueprint reading
- Material quality control
- Assembly line experience
- Stick welding
- Layout and fitting
- Safety protocols adherence
- Critical thinking
- Production line efficiency
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Continuous improvement
- Process improvement
- Operations support
- Quality assurance controls
- MIG welding professional
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Maintenance documentation
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Crane Certification
- Manlift Certification
- Scissor Lift Certification
Timeline
Production Operator
Island Operating Company
03.2004 - 09.2007
Welder IV
Schlumberger
09.1997 - Current
- Forklift Certification
- Crane Certification
- Manlift Certification
- Scissor Lift Certification
Welding Certificate - Welding
South Louisiana Community College
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart High School
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