Michael Gamino
14293 State Route 530, Concrete,WA
Summary
Crane Operator with in-depth knowledge and practice of OSHA safety standards and precautions with 8 years of experience with Heavy Equipment and over 10 years of Welding Fabrication. Skilled reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics and technical drawings . Excellent safety record as an accomplished leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Crane Operator
Local 612
07.2018 - Current
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
- Successfully operated heavy equipment such as forklifts.
Welder/Heavy Equipment Operator
Chugach Federal Solutions
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Welder/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Safeboats
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Directed and supervised team of 8 engaged in building 65FT vessels for Australian Navy.
- Performed welding to repair damaged components on Aluminum boats and Heavy Equipment.
- Fabricated Aluminum boats according to AWS and X-Ray Standards.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans to limit operational disruption.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines,equipment and boats.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
Welding Fabricator
Taylor Shellfish Farms
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elma High School
Elma, WA06.2007
Skills
- Knowledge of MIG,TIG,Stick, Flux Welding
- NCCCO Lattice Crane Certified
- NCCCO Signaling Certified
- Rigging Certified
- Forklift Certified
- TWIC Card
- Oil Refinery Card (RSO)
- Blueprint Interpretation
- First Aid/ CPR Certified
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Fabrication
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Journeyman Crane Operator
Local 612
07.2018 - Current
Welder/Heavy Equipment Operator
Chugach Federal Solutions
06.2017 - 07.2018
Welder/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Safeboats
12.2015 - 06.2017
Welding Fabricator
Taylor Shellfish Farms
01.2008 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Elma High School
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