Michael Fowler
Republic,Washington
Summary
My name is Michael Fowler. I am a hard worker, and a fast learner who is able and willing to excel in anything I do. I am applying for this position to expand my knowledge and use my skills for an established company that can allow me to excel further. I have 15+ years of experience in welding and steel fabrication, including structural steel and marine vessels. My welding experience includes arc, mig, and sub arc welding on metals such as mild steel and stainless steel. I also have Two years of sub arc experience including tandem on spiral pipe. I worked in the sand and gravel industry on rock crushing related equipment, new builds and maintaining for 7 years. I also have my CDL with a tanker endorsement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
chip truck driver
sutco
Kettle Falls, WA
04.2026 - Current
- Conduct pre and post trip inspections on equipment operated, ensuring safety, road worthiness and regulatory compliance. Load and unload wood residual fiber products in a safe and efficient manner. Ensure safe transportation of freight by securing goods while loading and unloading. Tarp vehicle using manual or auto tarps as available. Chain-up vehicle based on road conditions. Complete all electronic records regarding working hours, vehicle status and maintenance records using the industry’s best fleet management system, ISAAC.Ensure trucks are left clean and safe at the end of each shift.
Handy Man
Turner Staffing
republic, WA
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Odds and endsMaintenance and handy man type work
Core Cutter
Turner Staffing
republic, WA
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Geo tech
- Processing, logging and and sampling core
Welder Fabricator
nortech
kelso, WA
07.2013 - 07.2019
- Welding and fitting components for various types of rock crushing equipment. Using blue prints to build rock crushers, and other related equipment. Repairing heavy equipment such as loaders, off road dump trucks etc. Retro fitting new designs on existing equipment
Metal trades worker
JH Kelly
longview, WA
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Perform multiple tasks in prepping for pipe fabrications, as well as working in the shipping department. My tasks include things such as using vertical band saw to cut parts, using tri tool to give desired bevel for weld prep, and using 5 ton over head crane to load and maneuver various size fabs on to trucks.
operator/ welder
SKYLINE STEEL
longview, WA
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Spiral pipe operator- forming large diameter spiral pipe using sub-arc weldingto bond the pipe structurally togetherHandling large steel coils and hand welding for U.T. quality
multi tasker
vigor marines
Bremerton, WA
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Replaced various structures and plumbing as well as other modifications to shipsand naval vessels.
Welder Fabricator
Piranah iron works
kelso, WA
04.2010 - 07.2010
- Welded and fabricated smaller structural steel components, stairs hand rail,columns, beams, etc.Columns, structural supportsFabricated parts for buildings
Welder Fabricator
Hannah Motor Company
vancouver, WA
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Built 100 ft. yachtWelded stainless pipe.Sealed large fuel, water, and hydraulic tanks.Fabricated aluminum and steel radar towers and various components foryacht.
Welder Fabricator
Twin Erectors
tacoma, WA
02.2007 - 03.2008
- Welded structural steel for large buildingsColumns, structural supportsFabricated parts for buildings
Welder Fabricator
RD Olsons
kelso, WA
07.2005 - 02.2007
- Cutting parts for rock crushers and conveyorssawyer work –frame rails, channels for conveyors.Various welding such as MIG welding-dual shield and hard wire
Education
High School or equivalent -
kelso high school
kelso, WA07.2004
CDL - CDL
Starline CDL School
Woodland, WA04.2026
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
Certification
- MSHA surface and below ground 2022.
- CDL with tanker endorsement
Timeline
chip truck driver
sutco
04.2026 - Current
Handy Man
Turner Staffing
07.2024 - 09.2025
Core Cutter
Turner Staffing
09.2022 - 08.2023
Welder Fabricator
nortech
07.2013 - 07.2019
Metal trades worker
JH Kelly
10.2012 - 06.2013
operator/ welder
SKYLINE STEEL
04.2011 - 10.2012
multi tasker
vigor marines
12.2010 - 04.2011
Welder Fabricator
Piranah iron works
04.2010 - 07.2010
Welder Fabricator
Hannah Motor Company
03.2008 - 03.2009
Welder Fabricator
Twin Erectors
02.2007 - 03.2008
Welder Fabricator
RD Olsons
07.2005 - 02.2007
High School or equivalent -
kelso high school
CDL - CDL
Starline CDL School