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Michelle Franks

Newport News,VA

Summary

Dependable welding trainee with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Experienced in operating SMAW, FLUX, and TIG welding equipment with attention to detail in project specifications.

Overview

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1
Certification
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1
year of professional experience

Work History

Academic experience

Centura College, Newport News
Newport News, VA
08.2025 - 04.2026
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance welding techniques and industry knowledge.
  • Operated SMAW, FLUX, TIG welding equipment to fabricate components according to specifications.
  • Selected, set up, and staged equipment to complete jobs according to project specifications.
  • Enhanced project completion rates with expert knowledge of various metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and their corresponding welding techniques.
  • Performed flat, vertical, overhead and horizontal welds depending on needs of particular jobs.

Education

Trade - Combination Welding

Centura College
Newport News, VA
04.2026

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexible and adaptable

Accomplishments

Fundamentals of modern welding

shielded metal arc welding flat & horizontal

shielded metal arc welding vertical

gas metal arc welding and flux core arc welding processes

shielded metal arc welding overhead

special cutting and gas tungsten welding processes.

OSHA safety certified

Certification

SMAW 4g

FLUX 3g

FLUX 4g

OSHA

Timeline

Academic experience

Centura College, Newport News
08.2025 - 04.2026

Trade - Combination Welding

Centura College