Micheal Shelby III
killeen
Summary
Accomplished Fabrication Welder at KISD with expertise in advanced welding techniques and a strong commitment to safety compliance. Successfully developed innovative fabrication methods, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams while providing technical guidance, ensuring high-quality metal components that meet stringent specifications. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
KISD
Killeen
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Education
Welding Certification - Welding
Killeen Career Center
Killeen, TX05-2025
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
KISD
08.2022 - 05.2025
Welding Certification - Welding
Killeen Career Center
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