Lawrence Kwasniewski
Yale,MI
Summary
Dedicated Journeyman Welder & Millwright with over 30 years of experience in fabrication and machinery repair. Known for exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills, contributing to efficient project execution and cost reduction efforts.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Welder & Millwright
FCA Warren Stamping Plant
02.1996 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to ensure high-quality production standards.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welded joints for quality assurance and compliance with safety regulations.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Supported cost reduction efforts through efficient use of materials and minimizing waste during welding operations.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and quality assurance personnel to achieve project goals.
- Led troubleshooting efforts, identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address production challenges and optimize welding operations.
- Maintained welding equipment, performing routine maintenance to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship consistently while adhering to strict specifications for each project assigned.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Utica High School
Utica, MI1990
Skills
- Layout and fitting
- Pipe welding
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding techniques
- Motor controls
- Equipment installation
- Pneumatic systems
- Conveyor systems
- Machinery maintenance
- Electrical
- Industrial equipment repair
- Pipefitting abilities
- Power tools operation
- Machinery installation
- Structural welding
- Safety compliance
- Fabrication
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Conveyor assembly
- Vertical welding
Certification
Journeyman Welder for 23 years
Journeyman Millwright for 7 years
Timeline
Journeyman Welder & Millwright
FCA Warren Stamping Plant
02.1996 - Current
High School Diploma -
Utica High School