Russell Jacobs
Andover,United Kingdom
Summary
Professional Tig and Mig welder fabricator with experience of a range of materials. Works effectively as part of a team as well being able to self motivate to complete works as required.
Also worked as a Firefighter for Hampshire fire and rescue service, during which time achieved the required standard to become both RTC and Winch operations instructor as well as Command system Level 1 enabling to be able to go in charge of incidents and crews.
During My time in the Fire service I continued to work on a part time basis for My previous employer and also carry out various welding and engineering projects on a private basis.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Welder fabricator
West Tuning
Thruxton, Hampshire
2024.11 - Current
Tig and mig welding of aluminium, steel, stainless steel, and chromoly to produce bespoke items for motorsport applications.
Support product development from concept discussions through to test pieces and evaluation, leading into production.
Collaborate with manager and customers to develop tailored products for specific applications.
Firefighter
Hampshire fire and rescue service
Andover, Hampshire
2007.09 - 2022.08
Wholetime Firefighter, NVQ level 3 and development program completed.
level 1 command system passed, enabling to be able to be in charge of an incident.
RTC and Winch operations instructor qualifications.
Served at 3 Hampshire Fire stations.
Welder fabricator
Ludlow motorsport
Aldershot , Hampshire
2003.02 - 2012.01
TIG and MIG welding of Aluminium, steel and stainless steel.
Use of lathes, and tube bending equipment
Welder fabricator
Form-it-all
Farnham, Surrey
Tig and Mig welding of items ranging from thin gauge, 1mm up to heavier materials required for structural items such as Fire escapes and plant type machinery base frames.
Passed Coding tests for Mig welding process, BS4872.
Welder fabricator
ADD Precision
Deepcut, Surrey
Tig and Mig welding and fabrication of Aluminium, steel and stainless steel.
Welding of pressure vessels and sensor columns for nuclear Industry, insurance approved and assessed welding of heavy round mounting flanges onto 6" round pipework using powered rotary tables.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Fire service operations within the community
Hampshire Fire And Rescue Service
EastleighSkills
- Tig and Mig welding to high standard
- Fabrication and metal forming with safe use of power and machine tools
- Self motivating to achieve a set target from technical drawings or design brief
- Being able to work cohesively as part of a wider team, with openness to learn from the experience of others to broaden my skill set
Affiliations
- Mountain biking, Radio controlled cars and planes.
Timeline
Welder fabricator
West Tuning
2024.11 - Current
Firefighter
Hampshire fire and rescue service
2007.09 - 2022.08
Welder fabricator
Ludlow motorsport
2003.02 - 2012.01
Welder fabricator
Form-it-all
Welder fabricator
ADD Precision
NVQ Level 3 - Fire service operations within the community
Hampshire Fire And Rescue Service