Michael Williams

Maintain and restore the most decorated battleship in the pacific theater of ww2, the USS North Carolina. Repairing and replacing rusted out decks, ladders, hatches, doors, and bulkheads using a torch, plasma cutter and a stick welder. Also maintain the plumbing, hvac, and electrical systems for the gift shop and modernized areas of the ship. Assist with setup, planning and supervision of events such as weddings, banquets, dinners, and concerts. Mostly working independently with little to no supervision. Also manage and lead volunteers to do maintenance, cleaning and restoration work.

Ran shear, press brake, autobrake, handbrakes, slip rolls, lock formers, waterjet, and tig and mig. Specialized in stainless steel sheet metal work for the pharmaceutical industry. Weld, blend, and polish 316 stainless to sanitary and food grade standards. Also led the shop as the "lead fabricator" Alao made bumper covers, doors, manifolds, and many other accessories for the fire truck industry from carbon steel, stainless, amd aluminum.

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.