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Fisher Laitila

Rockford

Summary

Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, TIG, flux core and stick welding. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic

LHM
Wayland
06.2019 - Current
  • Conducted routine inspections and diagnostics on trailers and trucks to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
  • Internal tank repairs
  • Leak detection and repair
  • Certified in: MIG Aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel. TIG Aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel. Stick stainless steel
  • Heavy suspension state certified
  • Federal annual inspections
  • Michigan CDL-A with tank endorsement (4 week class at FCG August 2024)

Welder

Trimet Industries
Traverse City
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Conducted welding and fabrication processes, contributing to the durability and functionality of projects.

Welder

Actron Steel
Traverse City
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Fabricated and welded premade parts to ensure structural integrity.
  • Structural steel fabrication and assembly
  • D1.1 structural certification in Dual shield Flux Core

Education

Welding Program Certificate - Welding And Fabrication

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
08.2015 - 04.2018

Rockford High School
Rockford, MI

Skills

  • MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • Stick welding
  • Structural fabrication
  • Leak detection
  • Mechanical diagnostics
  • Routine inspections
  • Heavy suspension
  • Federal inspections
  • Welding safety
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Critical thinking
  • Precision measuring
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Quality assurance
  • Flat welding
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Fabrication
  • Welding position proficiency
  • Worksite organization
  • Torch cutting
  • Tool operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Location layout
  • Welding machine setup
  • Steel fabrication
  • Pipe welding
  • Rigging techniques
  • Maintaining components
  • Wire feed machines
  • Safety equipment usage
  • Brake press operation
  • Welding symbols
  • Product welding
  • Specification interpretation
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Fire prevention
  • Valve repairs
  • Reweld application
  • Measurement tools
  • First aid training
  • Overhead welding
  • Joint preparation
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Design interpretation
  • OSHA compliance
  • Equipment operation
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • Welding
  • Cutting techniques
  • Arc welding
  • Horizontal welding
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Distortion control
  • Materials selection
  • Blueprint reading

Affiliations

  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Fly tying
  • Skeet and trap shooting

Timeline

Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic

LHM
06.2019 - Current

Welder

Trimet Industries
07.2018 - 06.2019

Welder

Actron Steel
04.2017 - 07.2018

Welding Program Certificate - Welding And Fabrication

Northwestern Michigan College
08.2015 - 04.2018

Rockford High School
Fisher Laitila