Michael Smith
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Welding professional with extensive experience in structural fabrication and team leadership at Huntington Ingalls Industries. Demonstrated success in budget management and quality assurance, consistently meeting stringent project standards. Proficient in MIG and flux-cored arc welding, with a strong focus on detail that enhances project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Consolidated Engineering Company
Kennesaw, GA
04.2024 - Current
- Collected necessary materials for projects, ensuring adherence to production deadlines.
- Selected suitable filler metal types based on joint designs and materials involved.
- Executed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas by removing scrap metal regularly.
- Monitored fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating and material distortion.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication in accordance with blueprints.
- Inspected completed work using various instruments to verify compliance with specifications.
Project Manager
Paradise Fabrication & Coating
Cartersville, GA
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track milestone progress.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful completion.
- Created processes focused on achieving optimal project outcomes.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among team members to enhance collaboration.
- Guided team members in task assignments to improve overall productivity.
- Identified project risks and implemented proactive mitigation strategies.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines to guarantee timely delivery.
- Laid off due to contract closures and company cost-cutting measures.
Welding Foreman
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Pascagoula, MS
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Supervised welding team to deliver high-quality output within set timelines.
- Resolved worker conflicts promptly through effective problem-solving techniques.
- Managed project budgets, ensuring expenses adhered to company policies.
- Provided technical guidance to welders during complex fabrication challenges.
- Trained new welders on proper techniques, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Assigned tasks based on individual skills to maximize production efficiency.
- Maintained comprehensive records of welding projects, materials, and costs.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings prior to fabrication to identify potential issues.
First Class Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Pascagoula, MS
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Ensured proper fit up of parts prior to welding process.
- Cleaned work areas after each job was completed; disposed of scrap metal properly according to company guidelines.
- Checked work pieces for conformance with engineering drawings using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy principles when selecting appropriate filler metals for specific applications.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while operating machinery, handling hazardous materials, or working at heights.
- Welded structural steel elements and components according to blueprints and specifications.
- Repaired damaged parts by cutting out the defective area and replacing it with new material.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Welder
Trinity Rail
Cartersville, GA
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Chipped slag from joints prior to welding processes to ensure quality execution.
- Set up welding machines according to specific job requirements for optimal performance.
- Troubleshot weld-related issues, addressing porosity caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Executed flux core arc welding, submerged arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas by regularly removing scrap metal to enhance safety.
- Repaired broken or cracked components using cutting torches and welding equipment effectively.
- Adjusted machine settings, including current levels, to align with blueprint specifications.
- Fabricated and welded structural components such as machinery frames, tanks, and pressure vessels efficiently.
Education
Welding Certification - Welding And Fabrication
Georgia Trade School
Acworth, GA01-2017
Skills
Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Filler metal selection
- Structural fabrication
- Quality assurance
- Conflict resolution
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Precision measuring
- Wire feed machines
- Welding inspection
- Shielded metal arc welding
- MIG welding
- Stainless steel welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Welding codes and standards
- Blueprint interpretation
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Use of machines such as Forklift, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift and Overhead Cranes
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Consolidated Engineering Company
04.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Paradise Fabrication & Coating
12.2023 - 04.2024
Welding Foreman
Huntington Ingalls Industries
10.2020 - 12.2023
First Class Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
07.2017 - 10.2020
Welder
Trinity Rail
01.2017 - 07.2017
Welding Certification - Welding And Fabrication
Georgia Trade School
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