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Tyler Christan Somers

Tyler Christan Somers

Welder
Saline,MI

Summary

Dedicated welder with extensive experience in metal fabrication and advanced welding techniques, including GMAW, GTAW, Oxy-fuel, and Plasma processes. Proficient in blueprint interpretation and measurement, ensuring precision in all projects. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and delivering exceptional workmanship, with a strong focus on detail and quality. Aiming to leverage technical skills and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic organization to exceed customer and management expectations.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkGig Work

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offCompany Culture

Quote

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23
the Bible

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7

Certifications

Work History

Welder

Ventower industries
Monroe, MI
08.2025 - Current
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Passed weld tests on every weld made due to company policy and customer policy.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Conducted training sessions for new welders on safety practices and equipment usage.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.

Welder/Fabricator

Team Z Motorsports
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Assessed damages to rail cars that needed attention.
  • Documented project progress and maintained accurate records for future reference.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and protocols during welding tasks.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications for welding projects.
  • Welded components for various projects while ensuring structural integrity.

Welder (self employed)

Myself
Saline, Michigan
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Dual Shield (FCAW) welding with 1/16” on heavy industrial parts, in position and out of position
  • Weld on plate and 3/8" to 6 in loading capability for good penetration a structural strength.
  • Read and interpreted WPS, blueprints and diagrams in order to meet quality specifications of material styles and grades.Debugged troubleshooted equipment, devices or instruments.Collected samples of materials for analysis.Adjusted the working condition of the equipment.
  • Perfromed stainless steel welding with 1/16” stainless FCAW/GMAW wire for specialized repairs

Welder/Mechanic

Road and Rail
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Head of Safety for safety messages.
  • I took care of daily inspections for the machines.
  • Welded vertices are up for structurally damaged steel.
  • Executed welding tasks on various rail components across multiple positions.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.

Welder

Stanley Black and Decker
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Reading blueprints and measuring devices.
  • Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Efficient communication with group members, and helping team members as needed.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members in an efficient manner while keeping morale high.
  • Trained new team members, tracked current team members' skills achievement, verified safe operating practices, and reported and analyzed work-related injuries.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Landscaper

Clink Landscaping
04.2022 - 07.2022

Experience Given Upon request.

Baker

Benny's Bakery
08.2020 - 07.2021

Experience Given Upon Request.

Education

High School -

Saline High School
1 2023

Skills

  • 6 Years FCAW
  • 3 years SMAW
  • 3 Years WPS reading
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Project documentation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Torch cutting
  • Weld inspections
  • Team collaboration
  • Training development
  • Attention to detail
  • Pre heating
  • Structural integrity assessment
  • Joint preparation
  • Overhead welding

Certification

OSHA- Welding Safety, 360 training

References

  • Chris Kilbane, Owner, Affordable Mortgage Partners, (904) 382-9746
  • Matthew Bailey, General Sales Manager, LaFontaine Plymouth, (734) 489-2196
  • Jonathan Robbins, Realtor, Brookstone Realtors, (734) 323-1415

Volunteer Experience

  • Weekly Special Needs Volunteer, Keystone Church, 2019-2024
  • SASS Food Drive Volunteer, 09/18, 09/19, 09/22, 09/23, 09/24
  • FFA Volunteer, 2019-2024
  • Large group leader for 6-8th grade middle schoolers, Keystone Community Church, 2024
  • Farm Volunteer, 2019-2024

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  • Mutiple AWS tests for flux core and stick welding Certifications

References

References available upon request.

Accomplishments

  • Fabricated precision custom products and completed technical welding at a large-scale metal sign manufacturing company.
  • Received outstanding quality award for technical expertise in welding.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Certified as welding trainer

Work Availability

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morning
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Software

Computer aided Drafting

Apple

Excel

Timeline

Welder

Ventower industries
08.2025 - Current

Welder/Fabricator

Team Z Motorsports
01.2024 - 07.2025

Welder/Mechanic

Road and Rail
10.2023 - 03.2024

Welder (self employed)

Myself
01.2023 - 03.2025

Welder

Stanley Black and Decker
10.2022 - 08.2023

Landscaper

Clink Landscaping
04.2022 - 07.2022

Baker

Benny's Bakery
08.2020 - 07.2021

High School -

Saline High School
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