Jan jan Solomon

Welder and Level 2 Apprentice with 10+ years of international welding, fabrication, fitting, and assembly experience in Canada, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines. Holds a CWB all-position qualification for FCAW and SMAW. Experienced with FCAW, SMAW (Stick), GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, blueprint interpretation, welding symbols, and metal fabrication. Safety-focused, quality-driven, and committed to developing skills within the Canadian apprenticeship system.

Welder Fabricator Technician (P&D) - Vaderstad Industries Inc. - Langbank, Saskatchewan, Canada

(2023-12)

• Work with engineering, design, and production teams to troubleshoot fabrication and assembly issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols to fit and align metal parts, frames, and structural components for agricultural machinery.
• Support quality-focused fabrication and follow shop safety and production procedures.

Welder Fabricator - ADM Stainless Inc. - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

(2022-11 - 2023-11)

• Fabricated and assembled pressure vessels, water tanks, food and beverage equipment, and piping systems to drawings and specifications.
• Performed TIG and FCAW welding on stainless steel, carbon steel, and other alloys for clean, reliable, leak-resistant joints.

Welder Assembler - Brandon Manufacturing - Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, Quebec, Canada

(2021-10 - 2022-10)

• Welded and assembled dump-truck bodies, including land-scaping-style, Class 8, and heavy-duty designs using GMAW/MIG.
• Fitted and aligned side walls, floor plates, tailgates, and structural reinforcements to required measurements before welding.

Welder - Kagawa Chuzo Co. Ltd. - Sanuki, Kagawa, Japan

(2016-07 - 2019-07)

• Operated and monitored metal molding, casting, and core-making equipment to produce metal components.
• Cast and molded components for automotive and industrial applications while following specifications and quality standards.

Welder - Saudi Medical Systems Mfg. - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2013-10 - 2015-10)

• Performed fillet welds in 1F–4F positions using GTAW/TIG, SMAW/Stick, and GMAW/MIG.
• Completed groove welds in positions 1G–6G while following applicable welding procedures and quality requirements.

Welder - Philgerma Mfg. Incorporated - Pangasinan, Philippines

(2010-04 - 2013-10)

• Fabricated and installed irrigation pipelines and water-impoundment structures for rice fields.
• Used SMAW with E6011 for root passes and E7018 for hot passes and capping to produce durable, leak-resistant joints.

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - University of Luzon, Dagupan City, Philippines (2006-06 - 2010-10)

Computer Technician - Colegio De Dagupan (2004-06 - 2005-06)