Michael Bowman
Talladega
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.
Precision-driven Welder, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques, ensuring strong and precise welds under various conditions. Skilled at reading blueprints and understanding structural requirements. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management to meet project deadlines with quality results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welder
Wellborn
Ashland
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Operated welding equipment for various fabrication projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate weld placement.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Welding Fabricator
Amc
Talladega
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure precise measurements and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment safely in a fast-paced environment.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
Fabrication Welder
Cooper Steel
Talladega
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate steel components for construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure precise dimensions and specifications during fabrication.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
Education
Ashland High School
Ashland , ALSkills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Material handling
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Blueprint reading
- Hand-eye coordination
- OSHA compliance
- Stick welding
- Pipe welding
- First aid training
- ISO9001 trained
- TIG welding expert
Timeline
Welder
Wellborn
01.2024 - 07.2025
Welding Fabricator
Amc
04.2022 - 01.2024
Fabrication Welder
Cooper Steel
02.2019 - 03.2022
Ashland High School