Donald R. West
Michigan Center, MI 49254
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Self motivated Welder and Maintenance Repair Technician looking to excel in a stable
company that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and skills to further company and
personal growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive knowledge in welding, metal fabrication, and maintenance repair with over 30+
years experience.
Qualified MIG and Stick on: aluminum, steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron,
magnesium, and galvanized.
Known for ability to maintain an exceptionally high degree of workmanship.
Knowledge of quality assurance and safety standards and procedures.
Competent general inspection of weld joints, welding in common processes, use of jigs,
fixtures, various template equipment, physical dexterity for welding and fabrication
processes, and blueprint interpretation.
Valuable experience in diagnosing and repairing different types of powered and non
powered equipment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Repair Technician/Welder & Fabricator
Lefere Forge & Machine Co. 517-***-****
3/2005 present
Welding, pipefitting, machine maintenance, fabrication of machinery, tooling setup for
Temptresses quality control, run 10 Ton overhead Northern Crane and other various
equipment.
Welder/Fabricator
H&H Welding & Repair LLC 517-***-****
9/2001 3/2005
Welding, fabrication from blueprints, repair different types of equipment and structure of
steel buildings, use of arc welder, MIG, plasma, acetylene and oxygen torches for bronzing
and cutting. Experience with various hand tools and shop machines.
Maintenance Repair Technician/Welder & Fabricator
Lefere Forge & Machine Co. 517-***-****
11/1998 9/2001
Welding, pipefitting including mirror welding in tight locations, machine repair and
maintenance, run 10 Ton overhead Northern Crane, set up of jobs.
Welding/Fabricator
TC Construction Co. 619-***-****
8/1998 10/1998
Welding, machine maintenance, and ran various equipment.
Maintenance Repair Technician/Welder & Fabricator
Lefere Forge & Machine Co. 517-***-****
4/1988 8/1998
Welding, pipefitting, machine maintenance, run 10 Ton overheard Northern Crane.
Welder/Pipe Fitter
US NAVY, USS DENVER LPD 9 San Diego, CA Pacific Fleet
10/1983 10/1986
RESERVES
10/1986 10/1989
Hull Maintenance Technician, welding, pipefitting, engineering of Navy ships, maintenance
of systems and equipment, firefighting.
EDUCATION
Lansing Community College Production Welder
Apprentice in US NAVY San Diego, CA Fireman
Danville Agriculture School
Capital Area Career Center Production Welder
REFERENCES
Alvin Stone
139 W. Addison St.
Jackson, MI 49203
Curtis Johnson Jr.
1318 Locus St
Jackson, MI 49203
Tim Lefere
333 Frenwood St.
Jackson, MI 49203
James Vogt
Clark Lake, MI
49234