Duncan Quinn
Belleville
Summary
Precise and versatile welder with five years of trade experience. Advanced skill in all welding processes. Proven ability to produce code-compliant, X-ray level welds in all positions. Self-motivated and safety-aware. effective in both individual and crew settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Technology Instructor
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville
03.2023 - Current
- Teach advanced welding techniques utilizing SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and FCAW
- Classes include pipe, plate, and fillet welding in all positions utilizing mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. As well as blueprint reading and AWS bookwork
- Develop curriculum and hands-on projects, grade student welds and exams, and train students in welding industry standards.
- Apply strong communication and organizational skills to manage classroom and lab environments effectively.
Structural Welder / Ironworker
BCI Construction USA
Fargo
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Executed FCAW and SMAW open-root welding in all positions on unlimited thickness structural steel, adhering strictly to WPS requirements.
- Produced X-ray compliant welds held to AWS D1.5 fracture-critical bridge code; verified via RT, MT, UT, CWI, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers inspection.
- Fit, aligned, and welded three steel gates (75 ft × 50 ft) totaling over one million pounds, welded trunnion arm connections and anchorage to reinforced concrete embankments.
- Worked safely and efficiently in extreme conditions and temperatures ranging from 100F to −40F, including snow, ice, and strong winds.
- Performed field repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to maintain continuous project workflow and quality standards.
Welder/Fabricator
Arizon
St. Louis
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Fabricated structural skeletons of industrial HVAC units from blueprints.
- Welded structural angles and square tubing, ensuring high-quality welds in a fast-paced environment.
Welder/Fitter
BTD Manufacturing
Washington
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Produced vehicular, agricultural, and industrial weldments using jigs and fixtures.
- Interpreted prints and specifications; inspected parts using calipers and gauges.
Welder/Fabricator
TerraSource Global
Belleville
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Fit-up and welded industrial size-reduction crushers and shredders to print specifications.
- Hard-faced/cladded crusher rolls and breaker jaws; trained new employees on shop practices.
Farmhand / Private Contractor
Belleville
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Completed physically demanding tasks independently, including livestock care, hay baling, residential construction, demolition, concrete work, trenching, and irrigation installation.
- Demonstrated self-sufficiency, reliability, and ability to plan and execute multiple projects without supervision.
Education
Welding Certificate 4.0 GPA - Advanced Welding Technology
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05-2022
Welding Certificate 4.0 GPA - Specialized Welding Technology
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05-2022
Welding Certificate 4.0 GPA - Basic Welding Technology
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05-2022
Skills
SMAW - Stick
GTAW - TIG
GMAW - MIG
FCAW - Flux core
Mild steel, Aluminum, and stainless steel welding
Pipe and plate welding
All position welding
Open root welding
Blueprint reading
heavy machinery operation
Timeline
Structural Welder / Ironworker
BCI Construction USA
05.2024 - 03.2025
Welder/Fabricator
Arizon
12.2023 - 03.2024
Welding Technology Instructor
Southwestern Illinois College
03.2023 - Current
Welder/Fitter
BTD Manufacturing
01.2023 - 03.2023
Welder/Fabricator
TerraSource Global
05.2021 - 10.2022
Farmhand / Private Contractor
01.2016 - 01.2020
Welding Certificate 4.0 GPA - Advanced Welding Technology
Southwestern Illinois College
Welding Certificate 4.0 GPA - Specialized Welding Technology
Southwestern Illinois College
Welding Certificate 4.0 GPA - Basic Welding Technology
Southwestern Illinois College