Skilled welder with proficiency in SMAW and GMAW. Extensive knowledge and use of drill press, oxy-acetlyne cutting torch, and hand grinder. Capable of reading and interpreting blue prints, drawings, and diagrams.
Skills
Experience in SMAW and GMAW
Obtained certification for AWS D1.1 3G SMAW in 2010
Experience of hand and power tools
Good problem solver
Safety conscious and able to ensure a safe environment to work in
Detail-oriented
Work History
Blasting Technician09/2017
to Current Major League Blasting – Hersey,
Michigan
Ensured a save environment for both MLB and power plant employees
Handled dynamite and other explosives
Performed removal of ash and other material
Performed equipment maintenance
Laborer09/2009
to Current Reedy's Welding – Evart,
MI
Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements
Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of metal, and size of molten puddle
Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
Repairs broken or cracked parts
Perform regular maintenance on welding equipment
Corrections Officer 05/2012
to 09/2017 Muskegon River Youth Home – Evart,
MI
Monitor inmate activities inside prison cells and during activity time
Oversee movements of inmates in dining and visitation areas
Inspect prison cells to make sure that no hazardous materials are hidden
Escort inmates to court hearings and doctors appointments
Laborer 03/2014
to 10/2016 Wirth Construction &Landscaping – Evart,
MI
Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.
Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice 2015Ferris State University -
Big Rapids,
MI
Completed Two Semesters: Welding and Fabrication 2010Mecosta Osceola Career Center -
Big Rapids,
MI
