Martin Awam
Summary
Accomplished General Welder with extensive experience at A & G Welding Shop, skilled in oxy-acetylene and argon arc welding. Proven ability to deliver clean, structurally sound welds while adhering to safety protocols. Adept at interpreting technical drawings and collaborating effectively with teams to resolve fabrication challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Welder
A & G Welding Shop
01.2022 - Current
- Work on both heavy and light metals for construction, fabrication, or repair tasks
- Inspect finished welds for structural integrity, appearance, and compliance with standards
- Adapt welding methods to suit different materials, positions, and job conditions
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols
- Ensure weld quality and strength through inspections and testing
- Gauge metal parts and components to ensure correct thickness, alignment, and dimensions
- Fabricate and assemble metal structures according to specifications
- Perform heavy-duty welding on machinery, vehicles, and structural components
- Maintain welding tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition
- Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and other tradespeople on-site
- Maintain accurate records of work completed, including repairs and fabrications
General Welder
Yadan company Limited
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Fabricate and assemble metal structures according to specifications
- Perform heavy-duty welding on machinery, vehicles, and structural components
- Repair and maintain mining, timber, and industrial equipment using welding techniques
- Ensure weld quality and strength through inspections and testing
- Follow safety standards and wear appropriate PPE during all welding operations
- Clean and prepare workpieces using grinders, wire brushes, and chemical solutions
- Operate cutting torches and plasma cutters for dismantling and shaping metal
General Welder
Samartex Timber & Plywood Company Limited
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols
- Setting up and operating welding machines including MIG, TIG, gas, and arc welders
- Perform oxy-acetylene cutting and welding on various metals and thicknesses
- Execute argon (TIG) welding on stainless steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals
- Gauge metal parts and components to ensure correct thickness, alignment, and dimensions
- Perform heavy-duty welding on machinery, vehicles, and structural components
- Repair and maintain mining, timber, and industrial equipment using welding techniques
Education
General Welding Training - Proficiency 1 and 2
Samartex Training Istitute, S.T.I.
01.2014
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Aboi-Fie M/A Junior High School
01.2011
Skills
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Gas welding
- Argon arc welding
- Reading technical drawings
- Interpreting welding symbols
- Cutting metal components
- Shaping metal components
- Assembling metal components
- Maintaining welding machines
- Troubleshooting welding tools
- Workplace safety standards
- Welding safety protocols
- Delivering clean welds
- Delivering accurate cuts
- Handling heavy equipment
- Working in challenging environments
- Identifying welding issues
- Resolving fabrication issues
References
Mr. Ebenezer Sam, Samartex Apprenticeship Coordinator, +233 553 527943
Hobbies and Interests
- I like to learn about business and entrepreneurship.
- I like to read newspapers and other Christian literature books.
- I like listening to music.
Languages
- English (spoken and written)
- Asante Twi (spoken and written)
- Kusaal (spoken only)
Leadership Roles
- Supervisor and Master, A & G Welding Shop, 02/01/22, Present
- In-charge, Yadan Company Limited Welding Shop, 02/01/18, 01/31/22
- Supervisor, Samartex Timber and Plywood Company Limited Welding Shop, 02/01/16, 01/31/18
- Course Rep, Samartex Training Institute, S.T.I., 01/01/11, 12/31/14
Timeline
General Welder
A & G Welding Shop
01.2022 - Current
General Welder
Yadan company Limited
01.2018 - 01.2022
General Welder
Samartex Timber & Plywood Company Limited
01.2014 - 01.2018
General Welding Training - Proficiency 1 and 2
Samartex Training Istitute, S.T.I.
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Aboi-Fie M/A Junior High School
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