Michael J Power

Work History

Fabrication Foreman/Metal Fabricator

TMI Climate Solutions

Grand Blanc, Michigan

08.2003 - 12.2021

Controlled procedures to drive production of conforming fabricated assembly components and compliance with quality standards.
Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop employee work habits, job skills and safety practices.
Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision.
Oversaw, coached and evaluated 15 metal fabrication employees.
Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
Utilized welding equipment and tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges and hand torches.
Directed welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
Supervised 15 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.

Summary

Work History

Fabrication Foreman/Metal Fabricator

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

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