Michael Kimbrell
Tuscumbia
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
Also I am forklift certified.
Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools.
Logical Welder works well with various materials to meet project requirements. Smoothly surfaces and joins components. Background working with steel and alloys.
Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Tri cities manufacturing
Tuscumbia
07.2022 - 02.2026
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise fabrication.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Maintained welding tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Trained new welders on safety protocols and proper techniques.
- Adjusted welding settings based on material specifications and thicknesses.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Welder
Yutaka Technologies
Tuscumbia
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding processes.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints for compliance standards.
- Implemented improvements to reduce waste during the welding process.
- Ensured proper handling and storage of materials in the workshop environment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Education
Colbert Heights High School
Tuscumbia, ALSkills
- Welding processes
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Machine adjustment
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Tool operation
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Welding machine setup
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Torch cutting
- Flat welding
- MIG welding professional
- Fabrication
- Stick welding
- Welding inspection
- Hand-eye coordination
- Weld tacking
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Location layout
- Surface preparation
- Hand-forming workpieces
- Thermal spraying
- Training others
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Welding 2020
- Forklift 2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder
Tri cities manufacturing
07.2022 - 02.2026
Welder
Yutaka Technologies
10.2020 - 07.2022
Colbert Heights High School