Michael Holmes
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Mechanic Welder with extensive experience at GFL Environmental. Proven expertise in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, coupled with a strong commitment to quality control and safety. Recognized for mentoring junior welders and enhancing production efficiency through innovative procedures and meticulous fabrication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic Welder
Priority Waste
06.2024 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Mechanic Welder
GFL Environmental
11.2022 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
Hi Lo Driver
Amazon
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Expedited order fulfillment with precise organization and efficient use of storage space in the warehouse.
- Moved heavy materials from facilities to workstations and pick-up locations.
- Verified item accuracy by referring to pulling orders and batch numbers.
- Enabled seamless handover between shifts by clearly communicating completed tasks and pending responsibilities to incoming team members.
- Identified damaged materials to report shortages or quality deficiencies to management.
- Maximized available storage capacity by skillfully stacking and arranging materials according to established guidelines.
Technical Welder
C.C.B Auto Welding
10.2016 - 06.2020
- Reduced production downtime by performing timely maintenance on welding equipment.
- Assisted in the development of new welding procedures, leading to improved production methods and cost savings.
- Consistently met project specifications through meticulous attention to detail during both planning and execution stages of work assignments.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure seamless integration of welded components within larger projects, resulting in successful completion of complex assignments.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Hobart Institute
Troy, OH06-2015
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Shaping and cutting
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Personal protective equipment
- Parts fabrication
- Crane operation
Timeline
Mechanic Welder
Priority Waste
06.2024 - 03.2025
Mechanic Welder
GFL Environmental
11.2022 - 06.2024
Hi Lo Driver
Amazon
01.2020 - 11.2022
Technical Welder
C.C.B Auto Welding
10.2016 - 06.2020
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Hobart Institute
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