Michaelson Yazzzie
Albuquerque
Summary
Welding Instructor with experience in demonstrating various welding processes to enhance student understanding. Maintained a clean and organized lab environment while ensuring adherence to safety protocols during hands-on training sessions. Utilized diverse teaching strategies, including lectures and group discussions, tailored to the needs of students. Instructed on the safe operation of welding equipment and metal fabrication techniques, preparing students for careers in the industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Instructor
LU Ironworker 495
Albuquerque
05.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated various welding processes to ensure student comprehension.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment for students during lab sessions.
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies such as lectures, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and group discussions depending on the class size and needs of the students.
- Instructed students in the use of welding equipment and safety protocols.
Journeyman Ironworker
Triad Industry LLC
Los Alamos
02.2023 - Current
- Fabricated metal products according to customer specification using manual cutting torches or plasma arc cutting equipment.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
Journeyman Ironworker
Bosworth Steel Erectors
Dallas
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Connected columns, beams and girders with bolts as specified in drawings.
- Assembled structural frameworks from prefabricated parts using bolts, clamps and hand tools.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
- Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
Journeyman Ironworker
Structural Services Inc
Albuquerque
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Inspected completed work for conformance with requirements and codes.
- Removed slag from welds after completion of joint assemblies.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
- Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM06-2015
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Safety protocols
- Equipment operation
- Metal fabrication
Timeline
Welding Instructor
LU Ironworker 495
05.2025 - Current
Journeyman Ironworker
Triad Industry LLC
02.2023 - Current
Journeyman Ironworker
Bosworth Steel Erectors
10.2022 - 01.2023
Journeyman Ironworker
Structural Services Inc
01.2021 - 09.2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Central New Mexico Community College