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, MISkills
- 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