Ira D.

Wheeler
34249 Ave J (909) 253-3732
Yucaipa, CA 92399 iw1cf2c0@westpost.net
Objective
To obtain a full time position within your organization where my experience, kno
wledge and skills will be utilized.
Work Experience
02/09 to 03/09 Heritage Safe Grace, ID
Welder/Laborer
Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. Weld components in flat posit
ions. Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify sup
ervisors. Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segme
nts, using processes such as plasma arc. Monitor the fitting, burning, and weldi
ng processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or
expansion of material. Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces
with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. Recog
nize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such
as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Lay out, position, a
lign, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, co
mbination squares, calipers, and rulers.

04/1990 to 02/09 AOC Perris, CA

Maintenance Lead
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work. Start ma
chines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect pr
oblems. Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advis
e supervisors of repair needs. Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials t
o machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
. Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to produc
tion specifications. Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand
tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists. Record production, repair, and mac
hine maintenance information. Read work orders and specifications to determine m
achines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance. Set up and operate machin
es, and adjust controls to regulate operations. Collaborate with other workers t
o repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment. Diagnose mechanical prob
lems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and
parts catalogs as necessary. Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tub
ing, and other parts, using hand or power tools. Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to
specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders a
nd benders. Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, a
ccording to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threa
ding joints. Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators o
r tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment. Inspect, examine, a
nd test installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testi
ng, observation, or other methods.
Education
1989 California School of Welding San Be
rnardino, CA
Certificate in ARC & MIG Welding
1988 Yucaipa Adult School Yucaipa, CA
GED
Accomplishments
First Aid & CPR Certification Forklift Operator
Hazwoper Certificate
Internal Auditing Certification PPE Certificate
References
Available upon request