Paul Warmuskerken
New Haven,MI
Summary
Welder and installer with hands-on experience in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, machine assembly, and field installation. Strong background reading blueprints and schematics, running air and lube lines, and using cranes and lift equipment to support safe, accurate work. Known for quality welds, repairs, and code-compliant results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Field welder/installer
HMS Products
Troy, MI
10.2025 - Current
- Welded field assemblies for HMS Products using MIG and stick processes.
- Welded mounting pads to existing machines for equipment installation, utilizing cranes and lift equipment. Conducted periodic maintenance inspections and reported to sales team for repair quotes, completing repairs upon approval.
- Fitted metal components according to specifications from HMS Products drawings and blueprints.
- Inspected welds for quality, alignment, and code compliance.
- Built machinery and ran air and lube lines, following blueprints and schematics to ensure correct assembly.
Machine Builder/Welder
Burke Porter
Shelby Twp, MI
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Obtained certification as a welder specializing in MIG, TIG, steel, and aluminum.
- Executed welding of components, enhancing assembly processes for the build team.
- Assembled components for new machine builds to ensure adherence to blueprints.
- Install new machines in customer locations.
- Conducted machine repairs and servicing at customer sites.
- Run hoses for pneumatic systems.
Welder/Fitter
Smith Brothers Tool
Shelby Twp, MI
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Executed cutting tasks to prepare parts for assembly, ensuring precise dimensions for optimal fit., Beveled and ground parts prior to fitting to enhance assembly accuracy.
- Executed cutting tasks to prepare parts for assembly, ensuring precise dimensions for optimal fit.
- Beveled and ground parts prior to fitting to enhance assembly accuracy.
- Utilized design program Enovia to extract dimensions and reference 3-D models for efficient fabrication.
Welder/Fabricator/Service Tech
Kustom Truck and Trailer
Lennox, MI
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed structural repairs on damaged trucks and trailers, ensuring safety and performance standards.
- Fabricated replacement and new parts for heavy-duty trucks and trailers, enhancing vehicle reliability.
- Utilized shear and press brake for precise metal fabrication tasks, contributing to high-quality production.
- Use MIG and TIG welding procedures on mild steel and aluminum.
- Replace springs and brakes on trailers.
Field Technician/Installer/Welder
HMS Products
Troy, MI
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Installed tooling on press machines to enhance operational capabilities.
- Constructed new tooling in shop for pre-install setup and testing to ensure functionality.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs at customer locations.
Fitter/ Welder/ Machine Builder
Henshaw
Armada, MI
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Interpreted blueprints to fit and weld automation machinery, ensuring precise assembly and functionality.
- Executed MIG and TIG welding procedures to join and fabricate mild steel parts for various projects.
- Conducted field calls to install, retrofit, and repair machines at customer locations, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Installed pneumatic hoses and lubrication lines on machinery to improve operational efficiency.
- Operated paint booth, applying finishes to components for improved appearance and durability.
Welder/Installer
Ultimation Industries
Roseville, MI
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Interpreted blueprints to accurately fit and weld structures and conveyors, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Executed MIG welding on mild steel components to ensure structural integrity.
- Assembled conveyors in shop for pre-install setup and testing, facilitating efficient installation process.
- Performed field installations of completed equipment, ensuring proper functionality and customer satisfaction.
Structural Welder
Gallagher-Kaiser
Detroit, MI
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Read and followed blueprints to fit and weld large structures and handrails, ensuring structural integrity and safety.
- MIG weld mild steel with dual shield wire, MIG weld stainless steel.
- Participated in SMART Local 292 activities, advocating for labor initiatives to enhance worker rights and workplace conditions.
Welder/Safety Team Leader
Van der Graaf Corporation
Shelby Charter Township, MI
04.2018 - 02.2020
- MIG weld mild steel and TIG weld stainless steel.
- Read and follow blueprints to fit and weld shells for drum motors.
- Conducted monthly safety inspections of workspaces and equipment to maintain compliance and safety standards.
- Monitored and ordered materials for welding department to ensure operational efficiency.
- Design and fabricate tables and workstations for company use.
Welder/Fixture Builder
MGA Research
Troy, MI
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Interpreted blueprints to fit, weld, and assemble automotive testing fixtures, ensuring precision in assembly.
- MIG weld mild steel and aluminum.
- Use CIM Rommer to locate details within tight tolerances.
- Use design program AutoCAD to pull dimensions and reference 3-D models.
- Oversaw painting process, ensuring adherence to quality standards for finishes.
- Tracked and ordered materials for welding department to maintain workflow.
Education
Welding (Certificate) -
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI06-2015
High School Diploma -
David Crockett High School
Jonesborough, TN06-2002
Skills
- MIG/TIG/Stick welding techniques
- Metal and mechanical fabrication
- Dimensional and precision measurements
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Machine and tool operation
- Press brake and plasma cutting
- Measuring tapes
- Basic/Shop math
- Machine operation
- Tool operation
- Press brake machine
- Plasma cutters
- Angle grinders
- Cutting torches
- Saws
- Overhead crane operation
- Rigging
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Drilling (cutting)
- Manufacturing
- Metal fabrication
- Sheet metal
- Forklift
Timeline
Field welder/installer
HMS Products
10.2025 - Current
Machine Builder/Welder
Burke Porter
08.2024 - 10.2025
Welder/Fitter
Smith Brothers Tool
02.2024 - 08.2024
Welder/Fabricator/Service Tech
Kustom Truck and Trailer
08.2023 - 02.2024
Field Technician/Installer/Welder
HMS Products
05.2023 - 08.2023
Fitter/ Welder/ Machine Builder
Henshaw
12.2020 - 05.2023
Welder/Installer
Ultimation Industries
09.2020 - 12.2020
Structural Welder
Gallagher-Kaiser
02.2020 - 09.2020
Welder/Safety Team Leader
Van der Graaf Corporation
04.2018 - 02.2020
Welder/Fixture Builder
MGA Research
07.2016 - 04.2018
Welding (Certificate) -
Macomb Community College
High School Diploma -
David Crockett High School