Michael Smith
Manton,MI
Summary
Accomplished fabrication welder leveraging expertise in MIG and TIG welding. Known for strong quality assurance skills and commitment to safety procedures, ready to drive impactful contributions in a collaborative environment. Highly Skilled in aluminum welding.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
B & P Manufacturing
Cadillac, MI
02.2021 - Current
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate components per specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise execution of welding tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
- Trained junior welders on safety protocols and proper equipment usage for enhanced productivity.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
Fabrication Welder
AllWays Welding
Cadillac, MI
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed and implemented process improvements, reducing waste and increasing output consistency.
- Led safety meetings to promote best practices, maintaining a safe work environment for all staff.
- Coordinated with project managers to meet deadlines while ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
A Class Structural Welder
Austal USA
Mobile, AL
10.2012 - 08.2020
- Fabricated and assembled structural components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and engineering drawings to ensure accurate weld placements.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Mentored junior welders on safety protocols and best practices in welding techniques.
- Enhanced process efficiency by identifying areas for improvement in welding operations.
- Implemented safety measures that reduced workplace hazards during fabrication processes.
- Trained staff on equipment operation, ensuring adherence to operational guidelines and safety standards.
- Completed complex projects on time and within budget through effective planning and prioritization of tasks.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes through seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams, including fabricators, engineers, and quality control personnel.
- Reduced project completion time through efficient use of welding techniques, such as MIG, TIG, and Stick.
- Met strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship in fast-paced environments.
- Enhanced workplace safety by actively identifying potential hazards and implementing preventative measures before commencing work activities.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize weld designs and improve overall product quality.
- Maintained a clean work environment by properly disposing of hazardous materials and adhering to safety protocols.
- Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality welds that met or surpassed industry standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by meticulously following welding procedures and codes.
- Increased productivity by training junior welders in advanced techniques and best practices for structural welding applications.
Education
High School Diploma - Graphic Communications
Michigan Career Technical Institution
Plainwell, MI05-2004
Skills
- MIG welding
- Pipe welding
- Grinders
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Plasma cutting
- Fabrication
- Hand tool safety
- Parts fabrication
- Welding safety procedures
- Defect repair
- Jig fabrication
- Gas metal arc welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Stainless steel welding
- Welding symbols
- Welding codes and standards
- Flux core arc welding
- Custom fabrication
- Stick welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Production
- Equipment monitoring
- Aluminum welding
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Structural fabrication
- Personal protective equipment
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Weld inspections
- Job orders
- Visual inspection
- Fire prevention and protection
- Power tool safety
- Welder qualification test
- Precision measurement
- Specification reading
- Component assembly
- Materials selection
- Equipment management
- Quality control and assurance
- Liquid penetrant testing
- Non-destructive testing
- Confined space entry
- Structure repair
- TIG welding
- Welding
- Vertical welding
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Arc welding
- Gas metal arc equipment
- Structural welding
- Welding techniques
- Overhead welding position
- Surface grinding
- Power tool operation
- Stainless steel metal welding
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
B & P Manufacturing
02.2021 - Current
Fabrication Welder
AllWays Welding
08.2020 - 02.2021
A Class Structural Welder
Austal USA
10.2012 - 08.2020
High School Diploma - Graphic Communications
Michigan Career Technical Institution