Tyler Christan Somers
Saline
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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Ventower industries
Monroe
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/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
11.2022 - 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
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked on sites efficiently and carefully.
- Helped planting trees and directing heavy machine operators.
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
- Weeded flowerbeds and spread fertilizer throughout gardens as needed.
- Prepared estimates for labor costs associated with landscaping projects.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
Baker
Benny's Bakery
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared a variety of baked goods including bread, cakes, and pastries according to established recipes.
- Maintained inventory levels of baking supplies and ingredients, placing orders as necessary.
- Met with customers to discuss needed bakery items and take orders.
- Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.
Education
High School -
Saline High School
Saline01.2023
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Gas metal arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Safety compliance
- Project documentation
- Conflict resolution
- Torch cutting
- Weld inspections
- Team collaboration
- Training development
- Attention to detail
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
References
References available upon request.
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
Stanley Black and Decker
11.2022 - 08.2023
Landscaper
Clink Landscaping
05.2022 - 08.2022
Baker
Benny's Bakery
09.2020 - 08.2021
High School -
Saline High School