Michael Gallagher
Bolivar,NY
Summary
Accomplished Welding Fabricator with extensive experience at I&S, skilled in MIG and STICK welding. Proven track record of optimizing processes to reduce material waste and enhance safety compliance. Strong collaborator, mentoring junior welders while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator
I&S
Allegany, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding machines to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and meet production deadlines.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- 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.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
Welder
Plants and Goodwin
Bradford, PA
09.2011 - 02.2024
- Conducted routine inspections of welds to identify defects and implement corrective measures.
- Maintained welding equipment, performing regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Optimized welding supply inventory, preventing project delays by ensuring all necessary materials were on hand.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
- Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Welder
RAM Forest Products
Shinglehouse, PA
2010 - 2011
- Streamlined welding processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced material waste.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- 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.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
Welder
Weaver Enterprise
Smethport, PA
2002 - 2010
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
Education
GED -
Oswayo Valley
Shinglehouse, PA05-1985
Skills
- Torch cutting
- Grinding and finishing
- Pipe welding
- Stainless steel welding
- Safety procedures
- Joint preparation
- Structural fabrication
- Carbon steel welding
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Overhead crane operation
- Fabrication
- MIG welding
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Flux core arc welding
- Stick welding
- Grinders
- Personal protective equipment
- Welding
- Vertical welding
- Hand and power tool operation
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
I&S
03.2024 - Current
Welder
Plants and Goodwin
09.2011 - 02.2024
Welder
RAM Forest Products
2010 - 2011
Welder
Weaver Enterprise
2002 - 2010
GED -
Oswayo Valley