Mark Maclou

Seconded to South African Breweries in Durban, Natal

Welded various dairy tubing in vertical, overhead and flat positions

Welded with high-quality final results

Prepared welding equipment to perform advances welding work

Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes

Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools

Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures

Seconded to Sasol Synfuels a Chemicals and Energy Company during major turnaround working on piping and repairs to stainless steel tubing

Interpreted verbal and written instructions from orders and welding blueprints

Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment

Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.

Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications

Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines

Seconded to Sappi - Saiccor Mill who produces raw materials such as dissolving pulp, wood pulp and biomaterials

Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations

Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts

Setup and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment

Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces

Welded various connections with high-quality final results

Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders

Seconded to Air Liquide in Richards Bay, Natal

Welded mild steel, heat exchange vessels and tanks

Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead

Conducted special welds with extrememly low tolerances for industrial operations

Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines

Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools

Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures