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Michael Happle

Zephyrhills,FL

Summary

Adept at welding and fabrication, I significantly enhanced production efficiency and safety at Golden Manufacturing Inc. Skilled in various welding techniques and crane operation, my expertise in blueprint reading and structural welding, combined with a strong focus on quality and time management, contributed to the company's reputation for excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Golden Manufacturing Inc.
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Managed and welded within a boatlift canopy shop.

Foreman Crane Operator

Hooker Marine
11.2019 - 08.2024
  • Barge operator with experience running both hydraulic and friction cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
  • Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
  • Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
  • Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
  • Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
  • Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
  • Adapted seamlessly to new crane technologies, mastering control systems and adopting best practices for safe operation.

Foreman Barge Operator

Stemic Marine Construction
03.2016 - 04.2019
  • Barge operator with experience running both hydraulic and friction cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
  • Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
  • Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
  • Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
  • Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
  • Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
  • Adapted seamlessly to new crane technologies, mastering control systems and adopting best practices for safe operation.

Fabrication Welder

Golden Manufacturing
04.2006 - 02.2019
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.

Education

GED -

Cypress Lake Highschool
Fort Myers, FL
02-2004

Skills

  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Stick welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Layout and fitting
  • Vertical welding
  • Structural welding
  • Steel fabrication
  • Arc welding
  • Equipment operation
  • Horizontal welding
  • Crane operation

Timeline

Welder

Golden Manufacturing Inc.
09.2024 - 12.2024

Foreman Crane Operator

Hooker Marine
11.2019 - 08.2024

Foreman Barge Operator

Stemic Marine Construction
03.2016 - 04.2019

Fabrication Welder

Golden Manufacturing
04.2006 - 02.2019

GED -

Cypress Lake Highschool

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