Andrew Maloa
Federal Way
Summary
Driven with experience in DUAL SHIELD welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety. Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Evergreen Metal
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Forklift Operator
Terminal Transfer
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Diver/Welder/Painter
American Samoa Shipyard
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Maintained accurate dive logs for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Used power and hand tools to remove objects obstructing marine railways and strainers with safety and accuracy.
- Recovered lost items and performed salvage operations in challenging underwater conditions.
- Conducted detailed underwater inspections for structural integrity and potential hazards.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Education
No Degree -
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA10.2023
Master of Criminal Justice -
ASCC
Pagopago, Am.Samoa08.2010
High School Diploma -
Fagaitua High School
Pagopago, Am.Samoa06.2010
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Vertical Welding
- Flat Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Horizontal Welding
- MIG welding professional
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Cutting techniques
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- MIG welding
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Power Tools
- Welding Techniques
- Power Tools Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Power Tool Operation
- Arc welding
- Surface grinding
- Decision-Making
- Overhead Welding Position
- Flat Welding Position
- Portable Grinders
- Customer Service
- Operations Planning
Certification
WABO AND AWS
DIVER CERTS.
Timeline
Welder
Evergreen Metal
08.2023 - 12.2023
Forklift Operator
Terminal Transfer
07.2019 - 02.2020
Diver/Welder/Painter
American Samoa Shipyard
09.2013 - 06.2017
No Degree -
Bates Technical College
Master of Criminal Justice -
ASCC
High School Diploma -
Fagaitua High School