Jason Roessler
Rock Island
Summary
Journeymen Welding Team Leader with 12 years of experience in welding, production, and assembly. Committed to meeting and exceeding quality standards. Diverse work history with proficiency in various areas. Skilled in computer operations and adept at leading teams by creating work instructions and planning daily tasks. Currently serving as the Project, Quality, and Safety Manager for the past 3 years at my current job where I've been employed for 15 years. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day tasks, project management, quality control, and safety protocols in the shop.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Welder - Team Lead
SMS Group
11.2009 - Current
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- 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.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
Quality / Safety /Senior Project Manager
SMS Group
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Coordinated regular toolbox talks, reinforcing key safety concepts among employees on a consistent basis.
- Promoted a culture of accountability within the organization by holding individuals responsible for their safety performance and ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop and implement site-specific safety plans for various projects.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, conducting regular audits and addressing non-compliance issues promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of all safety-related activities, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Black Hawk College
Moline, ILJourneyman Card - Welding
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA06.2014
High School Diploma -
Rock Island High School
06.1997
Skills
- Specification Conformance
- Hand Tools Use
- Straightedge Measurements
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Vertical Welding
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Brakes and Shears Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Flat Welding Position
- Critical Thinking
- Micrometers and Calipers
- Welding Techniques
- Power Tools Operation
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Customer Service
- Portable Grinders
- Combination Metal Welding
- Blueprints Analysis
- Layout Planning
- Work Order Analysis
- Gas Metal Arc Equipment
- Teamwork and communication
- Layout and fitting
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Joint preparation
- Non-destructive testing
- Welding safety
- Workplace inspections
- Safety audits
- Hazard identification
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident investigation
- Incident reporting
- Hand and power tool safety
- Vehicle safety
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Documentation skills
- Professionalism
- Project management
- Report creation
- Client relations
- Quality control
- Documentation management
- Multi-project management
- Problem-solving
- Phone and email etiquette
- Quality assurance
- Staff management
Certification
- 4 year Journeymen Welder Training
Timeline
Quality / Safety /Senior Project Manager
SMS Group
01.2022 - 03.2025
Journeyman Welder - Team Lead
SMS Group
11.2009 - Current
Journeyman Card - Welding
Eastern Iowa Community College District
High School Diploma -
Rock Island High School
No Degree - General Studies
Black Hawk College
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