Aaron Miller
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Certified welder and fabricator specializing in structural steel fabrication and bridge construction. Proficient in CNC setup and operation, with expertise in multiple welding processes including MIG, TIG, stick, flux core, SMAW, and FCAW. Experienced in interpreting blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings, with a focus on quality assurance. Recognized for precision workmanship, safety compliance, and effective collaboration with engineers and shop teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Premier custom fabrication shop
01.2025 - Current
- As a Project Manager I am responsible for overseeing custom fabrication projects from initial customer consultation through final delivery and installation. This role coordinates scheduling, budgeting, materials, production timelines, quality control, and communication between clients, engineers, estimators, welders, fabricators, and installation crews. I ensures projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and according to customer specifications and industry standards.
Welder / Structural Steel Fabricator
Ben Hur Steel Worx
05.2023 - 11.2025
- Fabricate and weld structural steel components, girders, and bridge assemblies following AWS D1.1 procedures.
- Perform weld inspections to confirm joint prep, weld size, and quality.
- Apply and inspect coatings per CIP Level 1 standards, verifying surface prep and film thickness.
- Collaborate with fabrication and QC teams to identify and correct weld or dimensional defects.
- Maintain accurate fabrication and inspection documentation.
- Promote safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.
US Navy Corpsman
US Navy
06.2012 - 06.2020
Education
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Associate of Science - Computer Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
04.2020
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American Welding Academy
04.2023
Skills
- Measurement-based inspection
- Flux Core (FCAW)
- MIG
- Math
- Electrical troubleshooting
- MIG welding
- Sheet metal
- Safe work practices
- Quality assurance within manufacturing
- Welding
- Hand tools
- CNC machine setup/operation
- Word processing
- Computer operation
- Precision measurement in machining
- Productivity software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dimensional measurements
- Hydraulics
- 5S
- Identifying materials in blueprints
- Aluminum
- Industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Manufacturing
- Blueprint reading
- Power tools
- Manufacturing standard operating procedures
- Machining tool setup
- Crew management
- Detail drawing interpretation
- Reading weld symbols
- Manufacturing company experience
- Joint Preparation Coating & Surface Prep (CIP Level 1, DFT, Adhesion, Environmental Checks)
- AISC / AWS / DOT Code Compliance Shop Safety & OSHA Standards
- Quality Documentation & Reporting Team Leadership
- FCAW
- Non-destructive testing
- Supervising
- Blueprint specification interpretation
- TIG
- Stick welding
- Mechanical blueprint interpretation
- Training
- ERP systems
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Plasma cutting
- Time management
- Basic math
- Customer communication
- Milling machines
- Stick
- SMAW Blueprint & Welding Symbol Interpretation Fabrication & Fitting (Beams, Girders, Bridge Structures) Weld Inspection (VT)
- Mechanical knowledge
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Task prioritization
Certification
- Driver's License
- OSHA 10
- Forklift Certification
- AWS D1.1 Endorsement
- NACE Certification
- Welding Certification
Timeline
Project Manager
Premier custom fabrication shop
01.2025 - Current
Welder / Structural Steel Fabricator
Ben Hur Steel Worx
05.2023 - 11.2025
US Navy Corpsman
US Navy
06.2012 - 06.2020
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American Welding Academy
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University