Michael Hayden

• Collaborated with team members for smooth workflow, resulting in increased productivity and timely project completion.
• Enhanced product quality by performing precise TIG welding on various materials.
• Resolved any identified defects or inconsistencies promptly during the welding process, to minimize rework time spent on corrections later on in production process.
• Improved overall weld quality with thorough pre-weld preparations, including grinding, cutting, and positioning materials accurately.
• Assisted in the development of training programs for new hires, enhancing their understanding of TIG welding techniques and safety protocols rapidly.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and applying them effectively across different projects.
• Earned numerous commendations from supervisors for consistently delivering high-quality welds in a timely manner.
• Mentored junior welders on best welding and fitting practices. Increasing their skill levels and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Cut and bevel edges of materials using power tools. Using angle grinders, die grinders, and hand tools.

Working at freestyle fabrication we perform custom fabrication, repair work on heavy equipment, and building/designing decorative pieces. Some of those pieces include custom staircases and hand railings. The jobs can range in material from stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum. A typical day consists of having a morning meeting with my employer and gathering materials for the day's project. I look over blueprints if available or begin to fabricate in the field. On a normal day most of my tasks are completed independently.

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to remove and install components.
• Performed welding repairs on broken equipment using proper welding procedures.

• Maintained welding fabrication equipment to include hydraulic sheers and brakes, plasma tables, welding leads, torches, consumables, and grinding equipment, etc.
• Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance.
• Production of specialty tools.
• Welding repairs & fabrication.

• Coordinated installation of systems and components.
• Diagnosed mechanical and electrical failures on systems and components.
• Completed corrosion preventative procedures, to ensure prolonged life expectancy of parts or components.
• Worked directly with maintenance test pilots to adjust flight control components, during run up maintenance tests.
• Aircraft rigging