Marcus Shirley
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Self-motivated, responsible and dependable welder/fitter, with 8+ years of experience in Structural Steel Welding. Certified in F.C.A.W. process in 2G,3G and 4G positions, 8 years experience with carbon air-arc back gouging. Experienced with open root pipe Welding in the 2G,5G and 6G positions, with 5p+ 6010 and 7018 rods, knowledge of utilizing angle grinder. Attention to detail and time management are important to ensure production and quality for projects that follow A.W.S. guide lines. Willing to grow and learn in the trade to advance skill levels and become more proficient in welding, always practice safety precautions to avoid injury and keep a clean safety record.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter/Welder
M.M.I. Industrial and Steel
Mesa, AZ
05.2025 - Current
- Utilize safety precautions daily (safety glasses, gloves, face shields) when grinding, handling material. Close communication when operating overhead cranes and fork lifts(sounding the horn and getting a spotter when needed)
- Read and interpret blue print drawings for structural builds
- Grind and prep beams, plates and other parts to be fit up according to blue prints
- Get Quality control to check the fit up
- Operate overhead cranes to move and roll beams, columns and other steel to and from work stations
- 3G certified for C.J.P. weld joints
- Use carbon air arc back gouging for C.J.P. weld joints
- Perform F.C.A.W in all positions for fillet welds
Fitter/welder
Able Steel Fabricators Inc.
Mesa, AZ
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Utilize safety precautions, wearing proper P.P.E.
- Layout dimensions according to blue print drawings
- Prep parts to be fit onto I-beams, columns, tube steel columns, other miscellaneous steel projects
- Fit and tack connection, stiffener and base plates onto I-beams and columns according to blue print drawings
- Get fit check by Q.C.
- Weld out piece after fit check
- 2G certified using 1/16 dual shield wire
- Weld C.J.P weld joints with or without backing bar.
- Use air arc to back gouge C.J.P weld joints
- Clean slag and scrape bb's after welding is done.
- Get final check
Fire Sprinkler Fitter/Welder
Dallago Corporation
Gallup, New Mexico
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Work with pipe schedule 10 and 40(1 inch to 6 inch pipe)
- Measure and lay out pipe according to drawing.
- Cut pipe to length using chop saw or pipe cutter
- Measure and lay out dimensions for out-lets to be fitted and welded onto pipe
- Drill holes where out-lets will sit and be fitted onto pipe
- Cut and groove out-lets for sprinkler fitting and groove or thread both ends of pipe according to drawing.
- Weld out-lets onto pipe using (F.C.A.W. or S.M.A.W.) welding process. Ensuring weld will pass pressure testing inspection. Also nice and uniform weld bead.
- Clean and chip slag off finished weld
Welder
S & H Steel Co.
Gilbert, AZ
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Practiced and utilized safety precautions during work shift(Proper P.P.E.)
- Performed 3G welding position to obtain D 1.1 certification in F.C.A.W
- Used carbon air-arc back gouging on C.J.P. weld joints
- Produced fillet welds to size and code on stiffeners and connection plates to I-Beams and columns according to A.W.S. standards
- Weld hand rail and grind all welds smooth to touch
- Forklift operating to move material to and from work place
- Worked A.E.S.S. projects in timely manner to ensure quality work
Welder/Fitter
Bell Steel Inc.
Chandler, AZ
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Practice and utilize safety precautions during work shift(Proper P.P.E.)
- Performed 2G and 3G welding positions earn D1.1 certification in F.C.A.W.
- Produced fillet welds size and code on connection, stiffener and base plates to I-Beams and columns according with A.W.S standards
- C.J.P. welds on I-Beams, columns, stair stringers and spliced beams
- Performed Air-arc back gouging on columns and beams to ensure weld passes U.T. Inspection testing
- Repair failed U.T. welds
- Weld on embeds and rebar embeds (Rebar certified)
- Lay out according to blueprint drawings
- Fit, assemble and tack weld base plates, connection and stiffener plates to column and beams
- Prepare parts to be welded using angle grinder
- Prepare weld joints before and after welding, using angle grinder(deburr sharp/rough edges)
- Operate overhead crane to move/flip or roll work piece
- Weld stairs using M.I.G. welding process
- Preheat thick material(1 in. and 1/2+) to correct temperature before welding using belch torches and rose buds(According to A.W.S. standards)
- Finish grind edges, corners and surfaces smooth
Welder
Milling Machinery Inc.
Mesa, AZ
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Practiced and utilized safety precautions during work shift(Proper P.P.E.)
- Performed 3G weld position to obtain D1.1 certification in F.C.A.W.
- Performed fillet welds to size and code on connection and stiffener plates to I-Beams and columns (According to A.W.S. standards)
- Welded variety of awning frames, gates and fences and other miscellaneous projects
- Upon completion, grind welds smooth to touch
- Operate overhead crane to move or roll work piece
- Forklift operating to move material to and from workplace
Welder
Able Steel Fabricators Inc.
Mesa, AZ
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Practice safety precautions during everyday work shift( Proper P.P.E.)
- Performed 2G position to obtain D1.1 certification in F.C.A.W.
- Performed fillet welds to size and code on connection, stiffeners and base plates to I-Beams and columns according to A.W.S. standards
- Performed air-arc back gouging on C.J.P. weld joints and refilled joint to ensure 100% penetration and passes U.T. Inspection
- Repair failed U.T. welds
- Preheat thick material using belch torches/ rosebuds before welding (according to A.W.S. standards)
- Upon completion remove run off tabs and grind smooth on C.J.P. joints
- Weld stairs using M.I.G. welding process
- Weld and grind smooth on all A.E.S.S. projects
- M.I.G. weld on handrail/finish grind smooth(free of sharp edges)
- Layout schematics according to blueprint drawings
- Fit and assemble parts to be fitted to beams
- Prepare parts to be fitted using angle grinder by deburring sharp/rough edges
- Clean plain beams using angle grinder
- Operate over head cranes to move or roll work piece
Welder/Fabricator
First Impression Security Doors
Gilbert, AZ
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Practice and utilize safety precautions during work shift (Proper P.P.E.)
- Used M.I.G. welding process to fabricate security doors
- Cut material to length using band saws
- Follow blueprint drawings to fabricate security doors, gates and window guards
- Produced quality work in timely manner on commission base rate
- Grind all welds down smooth using flap wheel
- Forklift operating/Material handling(put steel shipment away on racks)
- Rework/repair broken or bent pickets in doors and gates
Education
Certificate Program - Welding Technology
Univerisity Of New Mexico-Gallup
Gallup, NMHigh School Diploma -
Window Rock High School
Fort Defiance, AZSkills
- Self Confident and dependable
- Team worker and adaptable
- Blueprint reading and interpreting drawings(detail oriented)
- Lay out and assemble parts to be fitted
- Utilizing fitting tools(Measuring tape, combination squares, levels, clamps etc)
- Set up/take down and cut using oxy-acetylene torch/ plasma cutting
- FCAW (Dual-Shield)1/16th wire
- Proficient in all positions with flux core welding process
- Carbon air-arc back gouging
- SMAW(6010 & 7018 rods) 5 p open root, hot pass and fill and cap
- Proficient in 2G, 5G and 6G welding positions with Stick welding process
- Follow safety regulations
- Fork lift operating
- Over head crane operating
Timeline
Fitter/Welder
M.M.I. Industrial and Steel
05.2025 - Current
Fitter/welder
Able Steel Fabricators Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Fire Sprinkler Fitter/Welder
Dallago Corporation
04.2021 - 02.2022
Welder
S & H Steel Co.
02.2020 - 05.2020
Welder/Fitter
Bell Steel Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2020
Welder
Milling Machinery Inc.
09.2016 - 06.2017
Welder
Able Steel Fabricators Inc.
04.2015 - 08.2016
Welder/Fabricator
First Impression Security Doors
06.2014 - 07.2015
Certificate Program - Welding Technology
Univerisity Of New Mexico-Gallup
High School Diploma -
Window Rock High School