Michael Giovatto
Birdsboro,PA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Weld Tech/Trainer
Morgan Corporation
Morgantown, PA
02.2023 - 03.2026
- Read work orders and blueprints to determine proper layout and procedure.
- Operate an angle grinder to prepare metals and weld components according to specifications.
- Ensure all welds are up to company standards.
- Complete production while following established procedures.
- Flex to other areas as needed.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate components according to specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections of welded joints for compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Trained junior technicians on welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Led maintenance activities for welding machinery, ensuring optimal performance.
- Contributed to cost savings efforts by selecting optimal materials and consumables for each welding task.
- Enhanced weld quality by performing thorough inspections and implementing necessary adjustments to welding equipment.
- Upheld company reputation delivering aesthetically pleasing welds consistently meeting customer expectations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to interpret blueprints accurately ensuring correct alignment of structures according to specifications.
- Maximized weld integrity through precise preparation of materials prior to joining them together using appropriate techniques like beveling or grinding edges.
- Maintained high-quality standards during fabrication processes by monitoring welds visually inspecting them after completion.
- Ensured workplace safety by adhering to all OSHA regulations and company guidelines while executing welding projects.
- Fabricated and welded aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel to form parts used in production processes.
Aluminum Welder/Assembly Line Worker
M.H. Eby
Ephrata, PA
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld placements.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in finished products.
- Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by efficiently coordinating efforts with other departments for seamless project execution.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects on-time while meeting high-quality standards.
- Assembled products by hand or with assistance of fixtures.
- Used hand and power tools to grind, buff, polish and otherwise finish pieces.
- Maximized material usage and minimized waste with accurate measurements, cutting, and assembly before welding operations.
Weld 3/Fabrication Welder
Morgan Corporation
Morgantown, PA
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Receive and check incoming pick tickets.
- Locate products using technology.
- Retrieve orders according to quantity and size, ensuring accuracy.
- Process, package and stage orders accurately.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication and assembly.
- Conducted quality control checks on welded assemblies, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Trained junior welders in safe operation of welding tools and techniques, fostering skill development.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Education
High school diploma - basic studies
Saddle Brook High School
Saddle Brook, NJSkills
- GMAW, FCAW - (Carbon Steel, Galvanneal, Flux Core, Aluminum)
- Certified overhead crane operator
- Certified forklift operator
- Certified scissor lift operator
- Knowledge of hand, power and pneumatic tools
- Strong math and blueprint reading skills
- Grinding and finishing
- Power tool safety
- Hand tool safety
- Crane and rigging safety
- Plasma cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Aluminum welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Weld repair techniques
- Welding fixture setup
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Weld quality control
- Visual inspection
- Welding safety
Timeline
Lead Weld Tech/Trainer
Morgan Corporation
02.2023 - 03.2026
Aluminum Welder/Assembly Line Worker
M.H. Eby
06.2021 - 02.2023
Weld 3/Fabrication Welder
Morgan Corporation
01.2018 - 06.2021
High school diploma - basic studies
Saddle Brook High School