Ron Johnson

Work Experience

• Raytheon Polar Services

  2002-2002 | Ironworker/Welder

  Overseas Contract; I was responsible for constructing a two story steel wastewater treatment building and two steel ramps, which included bolting and or welding the beams together, rigging the steel to be hoisted with straps or chains ( using hand signals to direct cranes lifting the steel). I also read detail blueprints and I had to get certified in SMAW, using 7018 welding rod in all positions on mild steel. Some of the tools used were, SMAW machine, oxy-fuel, pneumatic tools and hand tools.

• National Vacuum

  2003-2003 | Environmental Technician

  Contract; I helped in the equipment setup process to cleanup anthrax at the Hamilton, New Jersey post office. My responsibilities were to monitor and record readings from chillers, boilers, heaters and air conditioning units. I also installed thousands of feet of cable, from coaxial cable to #4 size cable. Cut, reamed, threaded and installed hundreds of feet of black iron pipe from 1 inch to 4 inch pipe. I also used auto pipe threading machine, reamers and pipe cutters.

• L3 Communications

  2004-2004 | Welder

  Contract; Modify and upgrade light armored military vehicles for the marines on Camp Pendleton military base. My responsibilities were using GMAW and GTAW (following detailed blueprints) and installing muffler shrouds, heads-up displays, limit switches and electrical wiring. I also modified headlights, motor mounts, gas can holders and stainless steel engine pipes. I used a plasma cutter, hand tools, grinder and hand drills.

• Superior Ready Mix

  2004-2005 | Maintenance Mechanic

  Maintenance work on a concrete and asphalt plant. Building and repair of conveyors, rebuild rock crushing machines, repair and install hydraulic and pneumatic rams. Install gearboxes, motors, pumps, limit switches, shafts and bearings. I used SMAW in all positions on mild steel and AR400 plate, hard facing, oxy-fuel cutting, air arc gouging and use of various power and hand tools.

• Lear Siegler Services

  2005-2006 | Welder/Fabricator

  Overseas Contract; My responsibilities were using GMAW on steel and aluminum in all positions and on various thicknesses ferrous and non ferrous metal. SMAW and FCAW was used on mild steel and armor plate in all positions. I also used GTAW in all positions, on aluminum, mild steel and stainless steel. I repaired vehicles for the marines in Iraq and fabricated and or repaired anything they needed for their mission. Oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, hand drill, grinder, hand tools and band saw are just some of the tools I used.

• Technica LLC

  2006-2008 | Welder/Fabricator/Installer

  Overseas Contract; My responsibilities as a certified welder was welding, fabricating and installing hi-tech surveillance systems onto MRAP military vehicles. I also had to train and teach others on the correct welding procedures to use on these vehicles. I Used and maintained a plasma cutter, SMAW, FCAW machines, hand tools, power saw, pneumatic tools and grinders. My other duties were to install, troubleshoot and repair hi-tech surveillance systems on military vehicles. I also installed various types of cabling, soldering, crimping, splicing of cables and reading complex blueprints (welding and electrical).

• Gyrocam/Lockheed Martin

  2009-2010 | Welder/Fabricator/Electronic Technician

  Overseas Contract; My responsibilities as a certified welder was welding, fabricating and installing hi-tech surveillance systems onto MRAP military vehicles using FCAW and SMAW in all positions. I also had to train and teach others on the correct welding procedures to use on these vehicles. Some of the tools I used and maintained a plasma cutter, FCAW and SMAW machines, hand drills, saws, grinders, pneumatic tools and hand tools. As an electronic technician my duties were to install, troubleshoot and repair hi-tech surveillance systems on military vehicles. Running various types of cabling, soldering, crimping, splicing of cables, use of multi meters, reading complex blueprints are just some of my electronic skills.

• Superior Staffing Agency

  2010-2011 | Electronic Technician

  Temp with AMPAC-ISP; Test and build satellite thrusters, rocket thrusters and in-space propulsion systems in a clean room environment. Some of my responsibilities are testing with oscilloscopes, multi meters, flow stand, flush stand, and pressure gauges. Certified Orbital Welder, certified to NASA standards in soldering, splicing, crimping.

• AMPAC-ISP

  2011-2012 | Electronic Technician

  Test and build satellite thrusters, rocket thrusters and in-space propulsion systems in a clean room environment. Some of my responsibilities are testing with oscilloscopes, multi meters, flow stand, flush stand, and pressure gauges. Certified Orbital Welder, certified to NASA standards in soldering, splicing, crimping.

• DynCorp International

  2013-2013 | Welder, Certified

  Overseas Contract; Secret Security Clearance: Certified to AWS standards in GMAW, SMAW and FCAW in most positions. Add on 8 different modifications to military vehicles. Air arc, plasma cutting, detailed blueprint reading, oxy-fuel cutting, layout and fit up of plates & parts, Plus use grinders, needle scale, chop saw, hydraulic presses, certified forklift driver, maintenance on welding equipment and use all welders hand tools.

• Lockheed Martin

  2013-2014 | Field Engineer

  Overseas Contract; ASC with top secret security clearance. Certified welder to AWS standards in GMAW, SMAW and FCAW in most positions. Plasma cutting, detailed blueprint reading, oxy-fuel cutting, and layout and fit up of parts. Maintenance repair of 20 plus buildings. Locksmith training and installation of many different types of regular locks and high security locks.