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Michael Strange

Texarkana,TX

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Rail Tech/Fabrication Welder

Atlantic Track and Runway Services
Texarkana, AR
09.2009 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
  • Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
  • Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.

Millwright/Welder

Traveling Millwright
All States, United States
09.2002 - 09.2009
  • Set up jigs for welding operations on industrial machinery.
  • Followed established quality control procedures during installation process.
  • Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
  • Read blueprints, schematics and diagrams to determine work procedures.
  • Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
  • Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
  • Maintained accurate records of preventive maintenance activities performed on machinery in a timely manner.
  • Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
  • Inspected, tested, repaired and adjusted mechanical parts of industrial machinery and equipment.
  • Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
  • Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on machines and equipment.
  • Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while performing job duties at all times.

Distribution (owner)

Walsh Lumpkin
Texarkana, TX
02.2000 - 08.2002
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
  • Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.

SAFTY OPERATIONS

Offshore Pipeline
Orange, TX
06.1998 - 01.2000
  • Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues, or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
  • Conducted trainings for company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses or accidents.
  • Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidences.
  • Reviewed incident reports from workers' compensation claims to assess effectiveness of current safety measures.
  • Provided training on proper use of PPE and other safety protocols.
  • Assisted in the development of emergency response plans in case of accidents or disasters.
  • Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
  • Drafted annual budget proposals for new safety initiatives based on identified needs.
  • Maintained records of inspection findings, hazard assessments, and corrective actions taken.
  • Developed and maintained noise hygiene programs, continuous air monitoring and ventilation surveys.
  • Developed and updated emergency response procedures.
  • Inspected company buildings and job sites to identify possible hazardous conditions and immediately remedied these issues with corrective actions.
  • Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
  • Collected dust, vapor or other potentially toxic material samples for analysis.

Engineering Technician

Alumax Mill Products Inc./Amax
Texarkana, TX
03.1986 - 06.1997
  • Ran operational tests on systems and equipment to reinforce proper processes and remedy malfunctions.
  • Maintained system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
  • Maintained detailed records of all engineering activities including test results, calculations and other relevant information.
  • Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
  • Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
  • Collaborated with engineers to ensure accuracy in specifications, tolerances, safety requirements.
  • Authored clear and detailed engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of each unit.
  • Provided technical support during the installation of new equipment.
  • Constructed and evaluated electrical components for consumer electronics applications.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals for materials needed in the production process.
  • Monitored operations for compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
  • Entered and distributed work orders to other technicians.
  • Compiled and maintained records documenting engineering schematics and installed equipment.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues related to production process flow.
  • Developed and used tools to configure orders per customer requirements.
  • Assisted supervisor with assigning jobs to production personnel to meet production schedules.
  • Supported continuous improvement efforts to achieve company goals.
  • Developed maintenance plans for manufacturing facilities and equipment.
  • Organized, analyzed and prepared technical data reports.
  • Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.

Skills

  • Parts Fabrication
  • Welding Procedure Verification
  • Materials Selection
  • Precision Measurement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Rail Tech/Fabrication Welder

Atlantic Track and Runway Services
09.2009 - Current

Millwright/Welder

Traveling Millwright
09.2002 - 09.2009

Distribution (owner)

Walsh Lumpkin
02.2000 - 08.2002

SAFTY OPERATIONS

Offshore Pipeline
06.1998 - 01.2000

Engineering Technician

Alumax Mill Products Inc./Amax
03.1986 - 06.1997

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