Michael Austin
Glendale,WI
Summary
Accomplished welder with extensive experience at FlexTrade, skilled in blueprint reading and shielded metal arc welding. Proven ability to troubleshoot weld issues and ensure compliance with code requirements. Adept at fabricating complex components, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in every project.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Ameriforce
Watertown, SD
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Welder
FlexTrade
Caterpillar, KS
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Welder
Aerotek
St. Nazianz, WI
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Welder
Aerotek
Minonk, IL
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Welder
FlexTrade
Peoria, IL
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Welder
Flextrade
Mayville, WI
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Welder
FlexTrade
Dodge Center, MN
05.2016 - 11.2020
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Education
Associate of Arts - History
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-1991
Welding - Welding
Sowella Tech
Lake Charles, LA08-1989
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Weld inspection
- Template construction
- Troubleshooting welds
- Metal fabrication
Timeline
Welder
Ameriforce
06.2025 - 03.2026
Welder
Aerotek
10.2024 - 12.2024
Welder
Aerotek
10.2023 - 02.2024
Welder
FlexTrade
06.2022 - 07.2023
Welder
FlexTrade
01.2021 - 07.2025
Welder
Flextrade
01.2021 - 12.2021
Welder
FlexTrade
05.2016 - 11.2020
Associate of Arts - History
McNeese State University
Welding - Welding
Sowella Tech
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