Michael Parsons
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Shipfitting professional with hands-on expertise in fabricating, assembling, and repairing ship structures. Demonstrates strong team collaboration, adaptability, and reliability under changing conditions. Skilled in welding, blueprint reading, and precision cutting, consistently delivering high-quality results. Trusted for effective problem-solving and maintaining project timelines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
X11 Shipfitter
Integrity
02.2025 - Current
- Fabricated and assembled ship sections using precision tools and welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate measurements and specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot design issues, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Trained junior fitters on best practices for safety and equipment handling procedures.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished components, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Streamlined workflows by optimizing tool usage and minimizing material waste during fabrication processes.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced rework and enhanced productivity across shipbuilding projects.
- Minimized material waste through precise measurements and skilled cutting techniques during the fabrication process.
- Streamlined workflow for welding processes by accurately aligning bulkheads and plates.
- Promoted a safe working environment through consistent compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and maintain components.
- Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Reduced rework rates by carefully reading blueprints and interpreting technical specifications for accurate production results.
- Expedited project delivery timelines by skillfully managing multiple tasks in parallel while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Incorporated preventative maintenance measures into daily workflows resulting in longer-lasting tools and equipment.
- Supported timely project completion through effective collaboration with welders, pipefitters, and electricians.
- Increased team efficiency by providing guidance on proper tool usage and equipment maintenance.
- Enhanced ship structural integrity by proficiently cutting, shaping, and assembling steel components.
- Optimized production timeframes by effectively prioritizing tasks based on project requirements and deadlines.
- Ensured adherence to quality standards by conducting thorough inspections of assembled parts before final installation.
- Improved vessel safety by regularly inspecting and repairing ship structures, including hulls and decks.
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 3
09.2018 - 06.2024
- Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
- Laid out reference points on metal materials prior to fabrication or assembly operations.
- Fabricated metal products according to customer specification using manual cutting torches or plasma arc cutting equipment.
- Set up scaffolding for elevated worksites following OSHA standards.
- Transported material manually or with the aid of hoists or cranes.
- Assembled structural frameworks from prefabricated parts using bolts, clamps and hand tools.
- Erected columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or specifications.
- Connected columns, beams and girders with bolts as specified in drawings.
- Secured steel members in place before welding them together.
- Repaired defective metal parts using welding techniques as required.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Conducted visual inspections of all finished work before final sign off.
- Installed reinforcing steel bars in concrete forms for building foundations.
- Five years commercial experience.
X11 Navy Ship Fitter
Aerotek
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers to complete tasks efficiently.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Read and interpreted complex blueprints and drawings.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Operated and maintained precision tools to fabricate components according to specifications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and schematics to ensure accurate assembly of products.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
- Ensured accurate alignment of machinery parts by precision measuring and adjustments, leading to increased equipment reliability.
Hot Cook
PPG Paints Arena
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Prep food for upcoming events, keep area clean, take inventory
Dishwasher
Hello Bistro
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Cleaned dining room, cleaned off tables, stocked items, cleaned bathrooms, mopped floors, took out trash, made sure everyone's area was clean before leaving
Education
Diploma in Combination Welding - Welding
Dean Institute of Technology
Pittsburgh, PA01.2017
Diploma -
Carrick High School
Pittsburgh, PA01.2015
Associate in Construction - Construction Engineering
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training
Pittsburgh, PA05-2022
Skills
- Oxyacetylene and oxypropane manual cutting
- Oxyacetylene straight-line cutting
- Plasma cutting
- SMAW (Stick)-All positions
- FCAW (Flux Core)-All positions 1/16, 035, 045 sizes
- GMAW (MIG)-All positions 035, 045 sizes
- GTAW (TIG)
- Read and understand blueprints
- Project layout
- Measure and cut metal parts
- Install or fabricate metal pieces
- Repair or replace existing steel parts
- Operate crane ball and other machinery
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment
- Follow safety protocols
- Pipe 6G
- Blueprint reading and welding by B symbols
- Oxy-fuel torches
- Structural fabrication
- Measurement accuracy
- Technical skill
- Welding expertise
- Metal forming
- Welding
- Pipe fitting
- Rigging techniques
- Metalworking
- Blueprint interpretation
- Selecting equipment
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment selection
- Pneumatic tools
- Mathematical aptitude
- Component fabrication
- Component installation
- Marine systems design
- Fabricating components
- Aligning parts
- Precision cutting
- Installing components
- Hand tools proficiency
- Ship construction
- Hydraulic equipment
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Hand and power tools
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Torch cutting
- Stick welding
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Installation and maintenance
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Repair work
- Material handling
- Decision-making
- Industrial safety
- Heavy lifting
- Metal fabrication
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Machine maintenance
- Material prepping
- Machine setup
- Welding and fabrication
- Team building
- Forklift operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Task prioritization
- Soldering skills
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Blueprint reading
- Interpersonal communication
- Quality control
- Welding equipment
- Metal finishing
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Physical stamina
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Precision measurement
- Quality assurance
- Welding techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Rigging skills
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Blueprints and specifications
- Mechanical aptitude
- Hoist operation
- Analytical skills
- Construction design
- Manual dexterity
- Non-destructive testing
- Structural design
- Overhead crane operation
Welding Certifications
- S.M.A.W.-AWS D1.1/AWS D1.5
- F.C.A.W.-AWS D1.1/AWS D1.5
Welding Skills
- Oxyacetylene and oxypropane manual cutting
- Oxyacetylene straight-line cutting/plasma cutting
- S.M.A.W. (Stick)-All positions
- F.C.A.W. (Flux Core)-All positions 1/16, .035, .045 sizes
- G.M.A.W. (MIG)-All positions .035, .045 sizes
- G.T.A.W. (TIG)
- Read and understand blueprints and project layout
- Measure and cut metal parts to exact specifications
- Install or fabricate metal pieces into columns, girders, or other structural frameworks
- Repair or replace existing steel parts of buildings and other structures
- Operate crane ball and other machinery to move metal pieces into place
- Clean and maintain all tools and equipment to ensure they remain in good condition
- Follow all industry and governmental regulations on safety protocols
- Pipe 6G
- Blueprint reading and welding by B symbols
Timeline
X11 Shipfitter
Integrity
02.2025 - Current
X11 Navy Ship Fitter
Aerotek
06.2023 - 04.2024
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 3
09.2018 - 06.2024
Dishwasher
Hello Bistro
10.2016 - 01.2017
Hot Cook
PPG Paints Arena
01.2016 - 02.2018
Diploma in Combination Welding - Welding
Dean Institute of Technology
Diploma -
Carrick High School
Associate in Construction - Construction Engineering
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training