James M.

Burns
5222 Hwy 88 E.
Mena , AR 71953
Cell Phone: 479-216-3963
Experience
Matrix Services Inc. November 2009-February 2010
15333 JFK Boulevard Suite 400, Houston, TX 77032
(918) 406-4806 Supervisor: John Hodge
Structural Welder/Operator
Responsibilities: MIG weld pipe supports and operate extend-a-boom and skid stee
r.
Matrix Services Inc. June 2007 - February 2009
1107 W. Main Parkway, Catoosa, OK 74015
(918) 425-3106 Supervisor: Robbie Dixon/Harold Freeman
Jet /Flux Core Welder
Responsibilities: Weld floors, roofs and pontoons on oil storage tanks. Inspect
welds for needed repairs.
Street & Performance, Inc. March 2007 - June 2007
#1 Hot Rod Lane, Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5711 Supervisor: Cobry Campbell
MIG/Heliarc Welder
Responsibilities: Weld headers for cars. TIG on cast aluminum.
Lakeside Metal Fab LLC April 2007 - June 2007
2610 Hwy 88E, Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7711 Supervisor: John Herring
Welder
Responsibilities: Welder
Dub Clenney Construction May 2005 - March 2007
Hwy 27 South, Mt. Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-3833 Supervisor: Wes Cole
Millwright, Welder, Fitter
Responsibilities: Fabricate, assemble and install sawmill equipment and sub stee
l structures. Weld with MIG and stick. Read and follow blue prints.
Glover Construction Co. Inc. October 2004 - December 2004
P.O. Box 489, Muskogee, OK 74402
(918) 686-8081 Supervisor: Dennis Taylor
Flagger
Responsibilities: Direct traffic in construction zones.
Graber Products Inc. September 2003 - August 2004
5253 Verona Road, Madison, WI 53711
(608) 274-6550 Supervisor: Mike Root
MIG W elder
Responsibilities: Weld with MIG. Robot welder setup and operate, setup man, and
press operator.
Onsite May 2003 - September 2003
2801 Crossroads Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Supervisor: Thomas Hayden
Welder
Responsibilities: Weld with MIG.
E.L.F. Tower Communications, Inc. September 2002 - May 2003
155 Union Street Suite D, Evansville, WI 53536
(608) 882-6471 Supervisor: Ed Fitters
Tower Tech
Responsibilities: Crew leader. Winch operator. Boom gate assembler and various
shop work.
Cate Machine and Welding, Inc. September 2001 - September 2002
520 Enterprise Avenue, Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 424-3612 Supervisor: Dan Watkins
Welding and Repair Technician
Responsibilities: Weld with MIG/TIG/HELIARC, TIG on aluminum, press and cutoff s
aw operator.
Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill March 2001 - August 2001
400 Red Pine, Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2762 Supervisor: Mark Mortson
Machine Operator
Responsibilities: Run debarkers, chop saws, crane and loader.
E.L.F. Tower Communications, Inc. July 1999 - March 2001
155 Union Street Suite D, Evansville, WI 53536
(608) 882-6471 Supervisor: Ed Fitters
Tower Tech
Responsibilities: Crew leader, winch operator.
Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill April 1998 - July 1999
400 Red Pine, Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2762 Supervisor: Mark Mortson
Machine Operator
Responsibilities: Run debarkers and chop saws.
Manpower Temp Services August 1997 - April 1998
180 Medford Plaza, Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-6670
Welder
Responsibilities: Weld with MIG and wood working.
Equipment Manufacturing Corp. March 1996 - August 1997
574 W. Center Avenue, Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5132
Welder
Responsibilities: Weld with FLUX CORE/MIG.
Self Employed May 1994 - March 1996
Logger
Responsibilities: Cut trees and operated a skidder.
Carnes Corporation August 1982 - May 1994
448 S. Main Street, Verona, WI 52593
(608) 845-5411
Welder
Responsibilities: Weld with MIG/TIG/HELIARC, welder fitter, press operator, setu
p man and maintenance. MIG/TIG on Aluminum.
Training
Com Train Certificate
Tower climbing safety and rescue basic course.
Andrew Institute
Connector attachment for Heliax cable.
 OSHA
Training course in Construction Safety and Health.
Associated Training Services Corp.
NUCA Competent Person Certification
One hundred fifty hours excavation industry training program.
Real Educational Services, Inc.
CWI preparatory 80 hour seminar.
Scored a average of 64% on CWI exam.
Transportation Worker Identificaton Credentials - TWIC Card

Education
GED on March 25, 2005 from Rich Mountain Community College
References
Mike Root Production Manager (608) 274-6550 ex. 133
John Hodge Pipe Superintendent (251) 769-1830
Steve Gauger Site Manager (580) 231-2082