Michael Lewis
SOUTHPOINT,OH
Summary
Skilled welder and cutter operator with a focus on flame cutting, oxyacetylene welding, and equipment operation. Committed to adhering to safety standards and training new employees.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Cutter Operator
Southern Ohio Salvage
Ironton, Ohio
10.2020 - Current
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Operated cutting machinery to process scrap materials efficiently.
- Trained new employees on proper cutting techniques and safety measures.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
Construction Laborer
Vetco Steel Inc.
Berea, Kentucky
08.2001 - 06.2004
- Operated heavy machinery for steel fabrication and construction tasks.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Erected scaffolding according to job specifications.
- Set up ladders or temporary platforms used in construction projects.
- Built forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs.
- Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, drywall, roofing systems, and other structural components.
- Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.
- Installed insulation into walls before applying drywall panels.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials on job sites.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Education
Fort Logan High School
Lincoln County, KYSkills
- Flame cutting operations
- Oxyacetylene welding
- Torch cutting techniques
- Cutting techniques
- Equipment operation
- First aid training
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Ironton, OHSouth Point, OHAshland, KY
Open to relocation: Yes
Timeline
Welder/Cutter Operator
Southern Ohio Salvage
10.2020 - Current
Construction Laborer
Vetco Steel Inc.
08.2001 - 06.2004
Fort Logan High School