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Michael Shockley

Frisco ( just relocated ),TX

Summary

Accomplished specialty welder with over 20 years extensive experience, skilled in stainless steel and pipe welding. Demonstrated leadership in team coordination and process improvements, achieving significant cost savings. Committed to safety and quality, with a strong ability to adapt to various welding techniques and maintain optimal equipment performance.


Adept at reading blueprints, ensuring precision, and maintaining safety standards. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing project needs, and focused on delivering results. Skilled in TIG, MIG, and arc welding with keen eye for quality craftsmanship.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialty Welder/Welding Fabricator

Westinghouse Electric Company (nuclear Division)
09.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to cost savings by recommending alternative materials or techniques that maintained quality standards while reducing expenses.
  • Completed complex welding projects on time and within budget through meticulous planning and prioritization of tasks.
  • Maintained optimal equipment performance through regular maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting activities for welding tools.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by staying current on industry trends, attending relevant trainings or conferences, and incorporating new techniques into daily operations.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by organizing tool storage areas for easy access during high-pressure situations without sacrificing safety precautions.
  • Showcased adaptability by mastering various welding methods including TIG, MIG, and Stick processes based on project requirements.
  • Achieved structural integrity of completed pieces through the implementation of appropriate joint designs, welding sequences, and pre/post-welding treatments.

Welding Fabricator/Team Coordinator

Tutco Sureheat ( Company Layoffs )
11.2018 - 09.2023
  • Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
  • Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
  • Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals.
  • Maintained superior craftsmanship standards while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensured safety conscious work environment

Team Coordinator/Welder Fabricator

Westinghouse Electric Company ( Union Layoffs )
07.2009 - 10.2018
  • Fitting of layout of cylinders, cones, developed length, angular measurements
  • Obtained welding certifications in SMAW, GTAW,FCAW, SAW
  • Understand and work of the technical and quality assurance manuals, along with the requirements of ASME, "The American Society of Mechanical Engineering"
  • Support of team member to ensure production objectives are me by following prescribed processes and respond to problems
  • Served as a liaison between management and team members to address concerns and facilitate problem-solving initiatives.
  • Implemented process improvements by evaluating existing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing actionable solutions.

Team Coordinator/Welder Fabricator II

Continental Bio-Mass Industries
02.2004 - 01.2009
  • Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and preparing materials prior to welding operations.
  • Ensured workplace safety by adhering to strict safety protocols and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.

Skills

  • Stainless steel welding/Pipe welding

  • Gas tungsten arc welding/Structural welding

  • Heat cambering and straightening

  • Oxyacetylene cutting & air carbon arc cutting

  • ESAB, Hobart, Miller and Lincoln machinery

  • Programmable Peddinghouse & Hypertherm plasma machines

  • Diesel/propane powered fork truck

  • Bridgeport drill and milling machines

  • Remote overhead crane (5/25 ton capacity)

  • HAZMAT/HAZCOM instruction

  • Confined space rescue

  • Bridge fabrication and refurbishing

  • Inventory and cost control

  • Problem-solving/teamwork and collaboration

  • Attention to detail/reliability

Timeline

Specialty Welder/Welding Fabricator

Westinghouse Electric Company (nuclear Division)
09.2023 - Current

Welding Fabricator/Team Coordinator

Tutco Sureheat ( Company Layoffs )
11.2018 - 09.2023

Team Coordinator/Welder Fabricator

Westinghouse Electric Company ( Union Layoffs )
07.2009 - 10.2018

Team Coordinator/Welder Fabricator II

Continental Bio-Mass Industries
02.2004 - 01.2009

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