Chad Damon

Qualified Red Seal Welder with extensive experience in marine, manufacturing, and heavy engineering environments, combined with proven leadership as a Team Leader and Artisan Foreman–level practitioner. Holds an Accredited Assessor Certificate and a Human Resource Management Certificate, with strong capability in artisan supervision, skills development, workplace training, performance management, and quality assurance. Adept at bridging production requirements with HR and training functions to ensure compliance, productivity, and workforce development.

Artisan / Senior Welder - Legacy Marine

(2025-07 - 2025-10)

• Supervised fabrication and assembly of vessels from technical drawings.
• Allocated tasks and guided junior artisans and welders.
• Ensured welding quality standards and adherence to safety procedures.
• Conducted MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminium components.

Senior Welder / Acting Foreman - CHW Designs

(2024-04 - 2024-07)

• Led manufacturing of stainless steel and mild steel products for FMCG sector.
• Provided on-the-job training and skills transfer to workshop staff.
• Assisted management with quality checks and workflow planning.

Senior Welder / Quality & Training Support - Equalizer AG (Pty) Ltd

(2022-11 - 2024-02)

• Manufactured heavy-duty agricultural equipment.
• Supported quality assurance through welding inspections and corrective actions.
• Assisted with mentoring and coaching of artisans and semi-skilled employees.
• Interpreted drawings and ensured compliance with welding specifications.

Team Leader – Welding Department - Veecraft Marine / Nautic Africa

(2012-02 - 2017-12)

• Supervised welding teams in marine vessel manufacturing.
• Conducted skills training, task delegation, and performance monitoring.
• Ensured compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Liaised with management and HR regarding skills development and productivity.
• Certified in X-ray welding, seam welding, and pressure testing.

Structural & TIG Welder - Tradestaff International - New Zealand

Welder - Lazar

Welding repairs on tankers and trucks.

Welder - Evening Rainbow Trading

Stainless steel welding.

Welder - Legacy Marine Ltd P.E

Boat building and framework welding.