Antwayne Mikell

“Welder/ Assembler/Fabricator”

Charlotte, NC 28216 843-***-**** ac8wvn@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Extremely energized and dedicated professional with 13 plus years of general labor and welding with extensive experience in performing a range of manual laborer tasks, machining, and production assembly. Demonstrated ability to adapt to revolving work environments, quickly learn company systems, applications, and processes to accomplish required job task. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative), admits mistakes and refocuses on the right outcome for the future. A detail oriented hard worker motivated ensure compliance to process requirements and supporting business objectives to meet customer needs in the most efficient manner. United States Navy veteran

Core Competencies

Problem Solving

Scissors & Aerial Lift Operator

Precision Machining

Forklift Certified Operator

Quality control

BAC Spec Reading

Composite Protection

Pipe Threading

Rigging

Use of Cutting Machines

Aircraft Tubing

Usage of Measuring Tools

Specialize in stick welding

Shop Utilization

Fastener Removal

Professional Experience

Carolina Restoration and Waterproofing, Inc. – Charlotte, NC January 2019- present

Forklift Operator

Perform sit-down forklift and scissor lift operations loading and unloading construction material.

Assist on the job site performing welding operations.

Dan-Kel - North Charleston, SC May 2018- July 2018

Concrete Cutting Operator (Contractor)

Performed Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning and utility locating on concrete to identify if gas lines, electrical conduit, rebar, fiber optics, ductwork, or plumbing which may exist within to prevent accidentally cutting vital utilities and to avoid costly repairs.

Performed concrete sawing, cutting and removal.

Gained proficiency using any or all of the following diamond or demolition tools: wall saw, core drill, flat saw, handsaws, ring saws and/or compressor tools.

Allstate Crane Rental – Goose Creek, SC February 2018 - March 2018

Rigger (Contractor)

Attached loads to rigging to provide support, prepare them for moving, using hand, and power tools.

Rigged overhead crane beams and end trucks to a crane hook or gantry beam via chains or lifting slings and shackles.

Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety of workers and materials.

CCS Construction Staffing - North Charleston, SC August 2017- September 2017

Structural Metal Worker (Contractor)

Maintained a level of work performance in accordance with standards and job order specifications.

Cut, form, tack welded, and measured parts for correct fitting using blueprints, drawing or sketches.

Cleaned and maintained tools and equipment used to perform daily work activities

Selden Mast Inc., - North Charleston, SC July 2017- August 2017

Metal Worker/ Assembler

Laid out, fit, and fabricated metal components to assemble boat spars.

Tested and inspected welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws in any existed.

Operated angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.

Cut, shaped, formed, and welded it to the precise measurements that were given to me on blue prints.

MAU Workforce Solutions (MAHLE Contractor), North Charleston, SC April 2017- June 2017

MIG Welder – Aluminum

Performed MIG welding operations on aluminum.

Followed detailed weld repair procedures while meeting all productivity and quality standards.

Performed daily all set-up of welding equipment.

Read and followed all process documentation and operator instructions.

Key Logistics (Boeing Contractor)– North Charleston, SC November 2016 – March 2017

Tool Fixture Specialist

Performed routine tool set up activities for manufacturing to ensure tools are ready when needed.

Performed minor repairs to automated tools, manufacture, assembly and fabrication of tools.

Operated various factory support equipment to move materials and tools as required.

Provided tooling support to other organizations.

Assisted in determining fabrication and assembly processes for the design.

Performed quality assurance checks using appropriate precision measuring tools and equipment.

Utilized various hand and machine tools (cylindrical grinders, lathes, induction heater for brazing, multi-axis grinder, cutoff saws, comparators, digital measuring equipment and other specialty tools) to fabricate, modify, recondition and reverse engineer cutting tools to support airplane manufacturing.

Boeing South Carolina, North Charleston, SC September 2012 – February 2013

Assembler B/Fabrication

Performed routine product assembly using engineering blueprints and specifications.

Applied comprehension of standard work instructions and production orders in order to perform assembly of composite structure components.

Utilized hand and machine tools such as: drill motors, Winslow motors, power feed motors, calipers, swaging tools, countersink tool & other hand tools.

Performed installation of nut plates, nut clips, grommets, seals, electrical bonds, and precision hole drilling to install fasteners to join composite detail parts to titanium and aluminum

Utilized precision measuring equipment and tools to ensure product conformance to blueprints and production orders.

International Longshoreman Association-Charleston, SC April 2003 – March 2017

Welder / Mechanic

Minimal supervision using assembly tools to perform assigned tasks on work orders

Stick welding and insert panels on containers

Performed all types of mechanical assemblies including basic and complex repairs to chassis’ such as brakes, air systems, and lighting systems with the proficient use of power tools as well as a torch.

Performed preventative maintenance (inspection of all work to chassis front and rear, axles, lubing).

Completed work orders under strict deadlines for several different companies.

Education

DIPLOMA 1996 ST. JOHN’S HIGH SCHOOL – JOHN’S ISLAND SC

CERTIFICATE 2011 AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE - DULUTH, GA

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