Michael offerding
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented welder skilled and proficient in G. MAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GTAW techniques. Demonstrated success in training students and maintaining quality assurance across all projects. Committed to adhering to safety procedures and enhancing operational efficiency in shop environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Metal Fabrication Welding Co-op
Regional Occupational Center
Bakersfield, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Trained new students on safe operation of welding machines, enhancing overall safety protocols.
- Ensured proper fit-up of parts prior to initiating welding processes.
- Executed basic welding tasks, contributing to timely project completion.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using various techniques.
- Utilized specialized tools, including chipping hammers, grinders, and welding torches for precise work.
- Cleaned finished products post-welding, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stockdale High School
Bakersfield, CA05-2025
3 Semesters - Fire Science
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05-2026
Skills
- Welding techniques and equipment maintenance
- Safety procedures and training
- Team collaboration and teamwork
- Quality assurance and control
- Technical troubleshooting and machine operation
- Time management and multitasking
- Flux-cored arc welding and gas metal arc welding
- Oxy-fuel cutting and torch cutting
- Gas tungsten arc welding and stick welding experience
- Plasma arc welding and metal joining
- Professionalism and communication skills
Certification
- NREMT: Registry No. E4118568 Exp. 3/31/2028
BLS: American Heart Association Exp. 7/31/2027
OSHA: Construction Safety and Health Date Of Issue 12/17/2024
Toyota Safety Awareness: For Class I, IV and V forklift equipment
Passed AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Test.
Timeline
Metal Fabrication Welding Co-op
Regional Occupational Center
08.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Stockdale High School
3 Semesters - Fire Science
Bakersfield College