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Michael Beall

Bonifay

Summary

Accomplished Welder/Fabricator with proven expertise in structural welding and fabrication, honed at companies like Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. Skilled in Flux-cored arc welding and demonstrating exceptional attention to detail, I have a track record of enhancing structural integrity through precise techniques. AWS certified, I excel in projects requiring adherence to OSHA compliance and advanced welding methods, ensuring high-quality outcomes with efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Structural Welder / Ironworker

Garrison Steel Erectors
10.2024 - Current
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
  • Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
  • Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
  • Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
  • Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
  • Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
  • Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.

1st Class Structural Welder / X-ray Seam Welder

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc
10.2021 - 10.2024
  • D1.1 ABS FCAW certified
  • D1.1 ABS SAW certified
  • D1.1 ABS FCAW SS certified
  • D1.1 FCAW HY80 certified
  • Back gouged, prepped, and welded X-ray, UT, and pressure tested ship seams from man lift, and/or scaffolding at high elevated heights.
  • Strategically place and weld with a mirror in tight places
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
  • Kept work area clean and organized.
  • Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
  • Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
  • Chipped or ground away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning and training, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices.

Welder / Fabricator

Emerald Transformer Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Traveled to several areas in the US to urgently fix and weld 3 phase transformers.
  • TIG welded 100% copper coils for 3 phase transformers.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.

Education

AWS D1.1 SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, And 6G 6” Pipe - Advanced Welding Technology

Emerald Coast Technical College
DeFuniak Springs, FL
12.2020

High School Diploma -

Holmes County High
Bonifay, FL
05.2020

Skills

  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Stick welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Blueprint reading
  • Fabrication
  • Attention to detail
  • Structural welding
  • Special alloys
  • Submerged arc welding
  • OSHA compliance
  • Multi-process welding
  • AWS certified
  • Welding inspection
  • Hand and power tool operation

Certification

AWS D1.1 SMAW (Carbon Steel)

AWS D1.1 FCAW (Carbon Steel)

AWS D1.1 GTAW (Carbon Steel)

ABS D1.1 FCAW (Carbon Steel)

ABS D1.1 FCAW (Stainless Steel)

ABS D1.1 FCAW (HY80)

ABS D1.1 SAW (Carbon Steel)
ABS D1.1 SAW (HY80)

Timeline

Structural Welder / Ironworker

Garrison Steel Erectors
10.2024 - Current

1st Class Structural Welder / X-ray Seam Welder

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc
10.2021 - 10.2024

Welder / Fabricator

Emerald Transformer Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2022

AWS D1.1 SMAW (Carbon Steel)

AWS D1.1 FCAW (Carbon Steel)

AWS D1.1 GTAW (Carbon Steel)

ABS D1.1 FCAW (Carbon Steel)

ABS D1.1 FCAW (Stainless Steel)

ABS D1.1 FCAW (HY80)

ABS D1.1 SAW (Carbon Steel)
ABS D1.1 SAW (HY80)

AWS D1.1 SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, And 6G 6” Pipe - Advanced Welding Technology

Emerald Coast Technical College

High School Diploma -

Holmes County High
Michael Beall