Michael Spinneweber
Greensburg
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Detail-oriented Welder/Fabricator that completes manual tasks with relative ease. Inspect finished products for quality after shaping metal into required measurements. Work experience in all conditons, and willing to work any shift or schedule
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Orkis Iron Works
07.2021 - 01.2025
- Worked directly with customers to ensure all needs were met and work was done to their standards/specifications.
- Organized blueprints, kept track of daily job progress and documented man hours per job
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive and cooperative work atmosphere.
- Identified issues and solutions to eliminate backlog and maximize production.
- Proficient in Forklift operation
- Overhead Crane experience, both gantry and jib cranes
- Blueprint Reading and building structures
- Used GMAW, FCAW + Gas (7100 dual shield), and SMAW welding processes to fabricate and repair metal structures both in the shop and field.
- Proficient in flat and horizontal of processes listed above, some vertical SMAW experience and some experience with GMAW overhead
- Adhered to OSHA level safety standard.
- Utilized grinders, wire wheels, and various hand tools to prep, clean, and finish weld joints and welds.
- Used Oxy-Acetylene Torches for cutting and preheating material.
- Operated various metalworking equipment such as plate shears, punches, band saws, and press brakes to fabricate parts.
- Proficient in blueprint reading and use of a wide range of measuring equipment.
- Maintained performance of machinery, consistently monitoring operations, inspecting equipment and completing required maintenance and repairs.
- Conducted quality control inspections after jobs were completed.
- Controlled buildup of scrap and leftover materials.
- Kept work zones organized with regular attention to housekeeping requirements.
Fabricator
Acme Industrial Fabrication
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Used MIG and TIG welding to fabricate and repair all metal structures.
- Cut and ground metal for all fabrication products.
- Shaped and welded sheet metal to precise measurements using shear machinery.
- Adhered to strict safety measures to prevent on-the-job injuries and mishaps.
- Operated sanders, grinders, saws and drill presses to create parts.
- Performed fast-paced manual and machine-assisted assembly work for various industries.
- Verified quality of finished work with visual inspections and control checks.
- Collaborated with designers and engineers during product development stages.
- Welded materials to complete assembly of metal products.
- Set up jobs based on specific work orders, interpreting blueprints and schematics.
Laborer/Field Machinist
Performance Machining
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Proficient on main steam lines and other various pipe work in Power Plants (both coal and natural gas powered) in the Tri-State Area of PA, WV, and OH
- Performed and collaborated in conjunction with the Boilermakers and Pipe Fitters Unions
- Field machining
- Setup, maintenance, operation, and monitoring of the Miller Pro Heat 33 for heat treatment
- Installing and running coolant and thermocouple lines for the Pro Heat 33
- Maintaining detailed logs on work that was done and other key details to brief the incoming shift
- Setup and operation of external lathes and various other portable machining equipment to perform weld preps or boring work on pipe
- Worked solo or sometimes led a crew of 2 to 3 men to complete multiple different ongoing operations
- Coordinated with Union employees and power plant management to ensure all work was completed in a safe and timely manner.
- Satisfied client needs at all stages, including consulting on materials and finished product specifications.
Education
Associate's degree - Applied Science in Journeyman Technology
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PAHigh school Diploma - undefined
Hempfield Area Senior High School
Greensburg, PA01.2013
Skills
- Fabrication/Metal Working Equipment Operation
- Product assembly
- Team leadership
- Communicate Effectively
- Equipment Installation
- GMAW, FCAWG, GTAW, and SMAW Welding
- Forklift Operation
- Safety Compliance and Procedures
- Task prioritization
- Precision Measurement skills
- High Level Of Accuracy
- Manual and CNC Machining Equipment operation
- Blueprint Reading and Evaluation
- Overhead crane operation
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Orkis Iron Works
07.2021 - 01.2025
Fabricator
Acme Industrial Fabrication
08.2017 - 07.2021
Laborer/Field Machinist
Performance Machining
03.2017 - 08.2017
High school Diploma - undefined
Hempfield Area Senior High School
Associate's degree - Applied Science in Journeyman Technology
Westmoreland County Community College
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