Michael Holsinger
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Quality-driven welder, fabricator, machinist, production supervisor, and lead HVAC installer with a track record of optimizing workflows and resource allocation to achieve ambitious objectives. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency. Strong decision-making and team-building capabilities foster effective collaboration and communication.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor,Welder,Fabricator,Machinist
Northwest Standard Corp.
West Jordan, UT
06.2009 - Current
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Achieved on-budget performance and production targets through management of teams and resources.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in Lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Revamped positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Participated in production design activities through delivery of specific components, spanning quote and contract proposals and technical requirements.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Set up, adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
- Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Aligned components for assembly according to blueprint specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers or dial indicators.
- Measured, laid out and marked metal stock to display placement of cuts.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Separated scrap waste and related materials for reuse or recycling.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
- Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
- Supervised other workers engaged in operating machines and making repairs on machinery.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
- Incorporated new preventive and corrective maintenance processes to increase equipment lifespan.
Lead HVAC Tech.
Bruce Mechanical Inc.
Santa Cruz, CA
09.1996 - 05.2009
- Installed air conditioning equipment, including compressors, pumps, meters and piping.
- Tested equipment following each install to determine efficiency and proper functionality.
- Inspected job site before project start to identify obstacles and resolve issues.
- Loaded materials, tools and HVAC equipment on truck at beginning of each shift.
- Installed electrical wiring and control systems to complete HVAC systems.
- Inspected electrical circuits and components, employing test equipment to verify continuity and trace faults.
- Balanced systems and calibrated controls to optimize performance.
- Collaborated with contractor representatives, supervisors, co-workers and sub-contractors on job sites to streamline operations.
- Interpreted construction drawings and cut sheets in field.
- Reported problems with company tools and vehicles to crew foreman for quick resolution.
- Delivered cost estimates on repair work to enable home and business owners to make informed decisions.
- Employed rapid prototyping to aid in short-run and one-off production of customized products and components.
- Developed assembly processes for products requiring multiple parts to be fitted on-site.
- Collaborated with sales and project management personnel to develop product concepts.
- Managed work force utilization, space requirements and workflow.
- Maintained safe working environment with proper execution of HVAC guidelines and usage of PPE equipment.
- Wired both line and low voltage to heating and cooling equipment.
- Presented job proposals for service repair or new units for new and existing customers.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
- Verified product quality by checking products for accuracy and completing necessary adjustments.
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
- Performed finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
Welder/Fabricator
L&W Industries
Springfield, MO
04.1991 - 07.1996
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
- Created precision pieces using application of electrode and gun along weld line.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Redlands Senior High School
Redlands, CA06.1990
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Shop Technology/Welding
Clearfield Job Corp
Clearfield, UT04.1991
C-20 HVAC Contactors Lisense
License Instruction School
Oakland, CA04.2014
Skills
- Production target management
- Records administration
- Workflow Optimization
- Inventory coordination
- Workforce training
- Continuous improvements
- Quality assurance controls
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal fabrication
- Quality control
- Team leadership
- Equipment maintenance
- Production planning
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Blueprints analysis
- Precision measuring tools
- Organizational skills
- Flux core welding
- Blueprint reading
- Inspection skills
- Task prioritization
- Layout and fitting
- Design interpretation
- Critical thinking
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Brakes and shears operation
- Problem-solving
- Mathematical calculations
- Overhead welding
- Weld tacking
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Machine adjustment
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication Understanding
- Location layout
- Pipe welding
Certification
- Licensed HVAC Contractor
- Universal EPA Cert.
Timeline
Production Supervisor,Welder,Fabricator,Machinist
Northwest Standard Corp.
06.2009 - Current
Lead HVAC Tech.
Bruce Mechanical Inc.
09.1996 - 05.2009
Welder/Fabricator
L&W Industries
04.1991 - 07.1996
High School Diploma -
Redlands Senior High School
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Shop Technology/Welding
Clearfield Job Corp
C-20 HVAC Contactors Lisense
License Instruction School
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