Marshal Saunier
Sheboygan,WI
Summary
- Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, TIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
- Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools. Seasoned Welder with 3 1/2 years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Reliable Welder accomplished with different metalworking techniques, types of projects and environmental conditions. Works independently to accomplish project goals and consistently completes assignments on-time. Skills include brazing, welding and flame cutting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Nemak - Gateway Drive
Sheboygan, WI
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Welder
Innovative Moving Systems
Oostburg, WI
10.2021 - 02.2022
- MIG welded electric dolly frames in clamp down jigs with precision
- Maintained high standards of welder preparation based on specific job requirements
- Operated drill press to fabricate various components.
Pizza Maker/cutter
Pizza Ranch Buffet
Sheboygan, WI
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Made/Cut pizza
- Consistently upheld standards of cleanliness in the work area
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
Education
Welders Certification & Technical Diploma - Welding/Fabrication
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI06-2022
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Sheboygan, WI06-2022
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Welding
- Structural welding
- Sub-arc Welding
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Materials Selection
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Pipe welding
- Welding safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Vertical Welding
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Precision measuring
- Maintaining components
- Design Interpretation
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- TIG welding expert
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Measurement tools
- Shaping and cutting
- Fire prevention
- Parts Fabrication
Certification
- Welders certificate
- Technical Diploma
- Certification in measurement
Timeline
Welder
Nemak - Gateway Drive
03.2022 - 03.2024
Welder
Innovative Moving Systems
10.2021 - 02.2022
Pizza Maker/cutter
Pizza Ranch Buffet
06.2019 - 05.2020
Welders Certification & Technical Diploma - Welding/Fabrication
Lakeshore Technical College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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