Michael Swigert
Pasadena, MD 2122
**************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Highly motivated individual with leadership experience. Can work as
supervisor or team member. Ability to resolve conflict and problems with
strong verbal communication skills. Experienced with warehouse work,
mechanical work and customer service. Possess strong work ethic and able to
work overtime and weekends.
Qualifications
. Excellent skills in welding all types of materials (e.g., steel,
aluminum, stainless steel).
. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, fabrication, and welding.
. Profound knowledge of welding theory and principles.
. Exceptional knowledge of welding tools and welding codes.
. Ability to solve problems and take appropriate action.
. Solid skills in use of hand and power tools.
. Skills in operation of lathe, drill press, milling, and threading
machines.
. Profound knowledge of appropriate safety practices.
. Uncommon ability to demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds.
. Strong ability to perform basic mathematics.
. Ability to read (e.g., technical manuals, work orders), write (e.g.,
materials requests), and accurately follow oral, written, and graphic
instructions.
. Exceptional ability to interpret schematic diagrams.
. Sound ability to maintain accurate records.
. Strong ability to work in high places and in tunnels.
Professional Experience
Novatec, Inc Brooklyn Park, MD
Sept 2013- Present
Assembly Nova Wheel Drying System
. Install of heaters and blowers
. Control boxes
. Run hoses
. Wire heaters to control boxes
. Install touch screens panels
. Test unit
. Read drawing
. Some welding and fab.
. Use of all hand tools and some power tools
Field of Greens, LLC Pasadena, MD June 2012 -
Sept 2013
Owner/Operator
. Veteran owned and operated small business servicing Anne Arundel
County
. Private and commercial properties focusing mainly on foreclosed/bank
owned properties
. Services offered:
Grass cutting, trimming(grass and trees), edging, debris removal and
dump runs, weed killer
Novatec, Inc Brooklyn Park, MD
May 2011- June 2012
Assembly Nova Wheel Drying System
. Install of heaters and blowers
. Control boxes
. Run hoses
. Wire heaters to control boxes
. Install touch screens panels
. Test unit
. Read drawing
. Some welding and fab.
. Use of all hand tools and some power tools
Unique Machining Inc. Millersville, MD Nov 2010 -
May 2011
Welder
. General mechanical and structural repair to heavy machinery
. General laborer
Eddy's Welding Inc. Ellicott City,MD Aug
2010 - Nov 2010
Welder
. Weld metal parts or components together, using brazing, gas, or arc
welding equipment.
. Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes and increase size of metal
parts, using welding equipment.
. Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position.
. Clean or degrease parts, using wire brush, portable grinder, or
chemical bath. Inspect finished workpiece for conformance to
specifications.
. Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scraper or
power chipper, portable grinder, or arc-cutting equipment.
. Position work pieces and clamps together or assemble in jigs or
fixtures.
. Preheat work piece using hand torch or heating furnace.
. Ignite torch or start power supply and strike arc.
. Review layouts, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or
cutting metal components.
Mid Atlantic Welding Odenton, MD 2006-
2010
Welder Forman and Fire Chief on two man crew
. Set-up and operated acetylene or electric arc welding equipment to
heat and shape metals; lays out, cut and fitted materials for welds.
. Welded metal parts, machinery, equipment, and other metal items.
. Removed and replaced pipe cover insulation in order to weld.
. Sharpened and tempered tools.
. Use of lathe, drill press, milling and threading machines, and related
machine tools. Maintained records of completed jobs.
. Drove vehicle to pick up and deliver personnel and materials.
. Assisted other crafts as required.
. Performed related duties as required.
OTHER SKILLS
. Warehouse: shipping/rec., forklift, loading and unloading trucks,
inventory
. Construction: stick framing, use of all hand tools.
. Painting using hand sprayer: frames on trucks, finished products,
prime and paint.
. Indoor painting[houses]:painting in and outside of house[some exp.]
Education
Chesapeake High School