Ron Furet

Hands-on, all-around Fabricator and Welder with over 5 years of solid shop and custom build experience, backed by an extensive background in industrial labour, pipeline services, and precision carpentry. Full-scope builder proficient in taking jobs from raw steel and blueprint concepts all the way to complete wiring, mechanical assembly, paint, and roll-out. Proven experience running heavy shop equipment and machinery, working independently, solving complex build problems on the fly, and getting heavy-duty jobs built right.

Holds a full suite of active safety tickets with extensive field-tested hazard awareness.

Fabricator / Welder / Mechanical & Electrical at Badlands Welding & Fabricating (2021-01 – Present)

• Built custom truck decks, heavy tanks, and structural assemblies from scratch—handling the complete build from raw material to finished product.
• Executed precision cuts and metal prep using oxy-acetylene torches and plasma cutters, followed by complete fit-up and multi-pass Stick, TIG, and MIG welding.
• Handled all 12V electrical wiring on decks and custom rigs, including custom wiring harnesses, marker/work lighting, switches, and safety connections.
• Completed all mechanical installations, custom hardware mounting, and heavy component fitting.
• Performed complete prep and finishing: sandblasting, chemical prep, priming, and professional industrial spray painting.
• Safely operated heavy equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes to move raw steel plate, structural beams, and completed assemblies around the shop and yard.

Vinyl Wrap Installer at Graphix In Motion (2019-02 – 2019-12)

• Applied 3M commercial and custom vinyl wraps to passenger vehicles, semi-trailers, and custom show builds.
• Handled careful surface prep, alignment, heat shaping, and razor-edge trimming.
• Positioned and moved show vehicles safely for showroom and floor exhibitions.

Carpenter / Labourer at Custom Carpentry & Brooks Carpentry (2014-11 – 2017-12)

• Built, finished, and installed custom residential cabinetry, interior casing, baseboards, doors, and flooring.
• Managed precise on-site measurements, material layout, table/miter saw

Lead Framer / Concrete & Framing Specialist at Residential & Commercial Construction (2014-11 – 2017-12)

• Built ground-up: poured concrete foundations, footing forms, floor joist systems, and load-bearing wall assemblies.
• Framed full custom residential homes and large-scale 3-story multi-family condo developments.
• Erected engineered roof truss systems, stick-framed rafters, and installed complete roofing systems—including asphalt shingles, architectural shingles, and premium slate tile roofing.
• Handled fine carpentry, custom cabinetry builds, and professional HVLP lacquer spray finishing.
• Installed architectural casings, baseboards, interior doors, and high-end trim work.

Protective Coatings Applicator / Labourer at Line-X (2012-01 – 2013-04)

• Sandblasted, masked, and prepped truck beds, trailers, wheel wells, and rocker panels for heavy-duty protective coatings.
• Mixed chemical ratios and operated high-pressure polyurea spray systems for even, durable coverage.

Field Labourer / Welder Helper / Roughneck at Oilfield & Pipeline Services (2007-01 – 2010-12)

• League Pipeline & Arc Line: Prepared pipe joints, ground bevels, and assisted arc welders on above-ground and trench pipeline installations.
• Central Alberta Well Service: Handled heavy drill pipe transfer, managed floor tools, and maintained rig equipment during harsh field conditions.
• Palliser Locating: Operated electronic underground line locating gear to pinpoint and map utility lines and buried pipelines.

High School Diploma – Brooks Composite High School