Michael Peneski
Port Washington
Summary
Detail-oriented Apprentice Welder with expertise in welding techniques, quality control, and safety compliance. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and execute various welding methods. Committed to upholding high standards and ensuring efficient project completion.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Welder
Maspeth Welding
Maspeth
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in preparing metal components for welding by cutting and shaping materials according to specifications.
- Learned and applied various welding techniques to enhance skills and improve work efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of projects while adhering to safety protocols.
- Cleaned and organized workspaces to maintain a safe and effective environment for welding operations.
- Supported senior welders in complex tasks, gaining hands-on experience in advanced welding methods.
- Monitored welding processes for consistency and quality, making adjustments as needed to meet standards.
- Operated welding equipment with precision, ensuring adherence to safety and operational guidelines.
- Participated in training sessions to learn about new welding technologies and industry best practices.
- Assisted in conducting quality control inspections of finished welds to verify structural integrity.
- Documented work processes and maintained logs of completed tasks for project tracking and quality assurance.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to understand project specifications and requirements.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal condition through regular cleaning and minor repairs.
- Identified and reported potential safety hazards to supervisors, contributing to a safer work environment.
- Engaged in team meetings to discuss project progress and share insights on process improvements.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts, filling holes and increasing strength as needed.
- Set up and operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in accordance with established procedures.
- Read blueprints to determine the specific welding requirements for each job.
- Cleaned and maintained all tools, machines, and other welding apparatus used in production process.
Education
Bachelor in Industrial Automation -
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH12-2025
Skills
- Welding techniques and processes
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Project management skills
- Quality assurance and control
- Safety compliance standards
- Team collaboration and dynamics
- Stainless steel and aluminum welding
- Oxy-fuel and gas cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding techniques
- Gas metal arc welding methods
- Shielded metal arc welding practices
- Power tools operation and safety
- Hand tools operation expertise
- Pipe welding techniques
Timeline
Apprentice Welder
Maspeth Welding
05.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor in Industrial Automation -
University of Rio Grande