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Michael Noffsinger

Bremen,KY

Summary

Excellent craftsman and focused tradesman with 23 plus years experience and proven knowledge of Metal Work, Mechanics and Maintenance Processes in Industrial Settings. Aiming to leverage my experience in the field with my proven dedication and work ethic to successfully fill a position using my knowledge and skillset.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Mechanic

Kaiser Aluminum
Newburgh, IN
04.2020 - Current
  • Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
  • Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
  • Tested machine malfunctions and performed repairs.
  • Studied repair and use manuals to ensure correct maintenance.
  • Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors or engineers to determine work requirements.
  • Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Install and/or repair gearboxes, conveyors, high pressure piping, valves and other various components.
  • Maintain Safety regulations and standards

Augmented Boilermaker

TVA Shawnee Fossil Plant
Paducah, KY
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Eliminate risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards
  • Follow all company codes,regulations,and safety techniques including OSHA Regulations
  • Repairing and maintaining system components like: boilers, condensers, heat exchangers, hydrogen coolers, steam jet air pumps and turbine oil coolers
  • Complete extensive knowledge on how to maintain, troubleshoot and repair all components and sub-assemblies of Shawnee Fossil Plants primary air fans and EL-70 pulverizers.
  • Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials, fabrication plans and procedures for various projects

Boilermaker Journeyman

Local 40 Boilermakers
Elizabethtown, KY
2014 - 2019
  • Extensive experience in boiler tube, headers and element repair and replacement
  • Extensive experience in repair and/or replacement of pumps, gear boxes and valves
  • Condenser retubing at Shawnee Fossil Plant
  • Extensive experience in repair and replacement of coal feeders and pulverizers
  • Considerable experience in setting main structural steel columns, platforms, support steel and ductwork
  • Extensive experience in all welding processes including: STICK, MIG, and TIG with materials such as Carbon Steel, Stainless steel, Inconel, Aluminum and Copper

Welder/Fabricator

Alliance Coal Central Shop
Madisonville, KY
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Fabricate and weld various types of mining equipment, conveyors and safety devices.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding blueprints specifications and type.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.

Boilermaker Journeyman

Local 40 Boilermakers
Elizabethtown, KY
2005 - 2012
  • Same details as work history for 2014-2019

Diesel Mechanic

Haulstead Equipment Services
Madisonville, KY
2000 - 2005
  • Repair, rebuild and maintain heavy duty diesel equipment, engines, transmission and various related components
  • Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
  • Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.

Education

Apprenticeship - Boilermaking

Boilermaker National Apprenticeship Program
Elizabethtown
2009

Technical Degree - Automotive And Diesel Technology

Nashville Auto And Diesel College
Nashville
2003

High School Diploma -

Muhlenberg North High School
Greenville, KY
05.2002

Technical Degree - Electrical Technology

Kentucky Technical School
Greenville
2002

Skills

  • Common Arc certified in all welding process including TIG, MIG, SMAW in Carbon, Stainless and Inconel
  • Extensive experience in Boiler Maintenance such as:
  • Boiler tube removal and replacement
  • Header and Element replacement
  • Pumps, gear boxes and valves repair and/or replacement
  • Condenser retubing and maintenance
  • ID/FD fans maintenance, repair and replacement
  • SCR and Scrubber maintenance
  • Coal feeder and Pulverizer repair and maintenance
  • Considerable knowledge of Drafting, Blueprints, Layouts and Fabricating
  • Extensive knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics and motor controls
  • Running Mills, Laths and other Machine Tools
  • Running Heavy Machinery such as: Loaders, Dozers and Forklifts
  • LOTO ( Lock out tag out)

Certification

Training and Certifications: (Common Arc Certifications)

  • Carbon Steel Plate
  • Carbon Steel Tube
  • Stainless Steel Plate
  • Stainless steel Tube
  • Inconel Tube
  • 50-D MIG

TVA Specific:

  • Certified Rigger
  • Certified Firewatch
  • Certified Aerial Lifts
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Code of Excellence
  • Silica Awareness
  • Confined Space

M.O.S.T. Certifications:

  • MOST 2 day Field Leadership Training
  • MOST Rigging Drawings, Calculations and Setup
  • MOST CRane Rigging Module
  • MOST Powerhouse Rigging
  • MOST Rigging and Inspection
  • MOST Scaffold Erection
  • MOST Steel Erection and Rigging Fundamentals
  • MOST OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Safety Training
  • Boilermaker Code Training

Timeline

Maintenance Mechanic

Kaiser Aluminum
04.2020 - Current

Augmented Boilermaker

TVA Shawnee Fossil Plant
08.2019 - 04.2020

Welder/Fabricator

Alliance Coal Central Shop
01.2012 - 01.2014

Apprenticeship - Boilermaking

Boilermaker National Apprenticeship Program

Technical Degree - Automotive And Diesel Technology

Nashville Auto And Diesel College

High School Diploma -

Muhlenberg North High School

Technical Degree - Electrical Technology

Kentucky Technical School

Boilermaker Journeyman

Local 40 Boilermakers
2014 - 2019

Boilermaker Journeyman

Local 40 Boilermakers
2005 - 2012

Diesel Mechanic

Haulstead Equipment Services
2000 - 2005
Michael Noffsinger