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Mike Simenson

Fargo,ND

Summary

Skilled Welder with over 30 years working with metal and welding to meet and exceed customer expectations. Trained in use of multiple power tools and mechanically inclined handyman with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and attention to detail. Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces. Skilled in operating fork lift, skid steer, and skilled/certified in several areas of welding. Team leader looking for ways to improve productivity and lower production costs for the company.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finish Welder

CNH Industrial
Fargo, ND
01.1994 - Current
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Conducted leak tolerance tests on fuel tanks to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.

Welder/Maintenance Technician

Industrial Builders Inc.
West Fargo, ND
04.1996 - 04.1999
  • Maintain company equipment such as cutting mills, cranes, backhoes, tugboats, barges, sweepers, etc.

Welder

Niro Sterner
Winsted, MN
04.1993 - 01.1994
  • Welded evaporators, bag houses and cyclones for dairy processing plant.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.

Education

Welding Diploma and Cerfications - Welding

Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND
04-1993

Skills

  • Sub-Arc Welding
  • Stick Welding
  • Materials Selection
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Mig Welding Expert
  • Surface Preparation
  • Torch Cutting
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Shaping and Cutting
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • TIG Welding
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Arc Air Torch
  • Stainless Steel Welding Mig Tig
  • Forklift operating

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as best welding performer for major rework projects at CNH
  • Sought out by corporate for input on ways to improve production and workplace environment
  • Restoration of classic cars
  • Designed and fabricated Toyota Supra turbo charged exhaust manifolds sold

Certification

  • B.A. Welding-certified welder
  • Multiple certifications in different welding techniques

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Welder/Maintenance Technician

Industrial Builders Inc.
04.1996 - 04.1999

Finish Welder

CNH Industrial
01.1994 - Current

Welder

Niro Sterner
04.1993 - 01.1994

Welding Diploma and Cerfications - Welding

Bismarck State College

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