certified welding inspector

Michael P. Haberland

**** *.*. *** * Whitney, Texas 76692 n 254/405-3411 n **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Professional with Welding Inspection Certificate by American Welding Society#13111161, with extensive knowledge and abilities to work in supervisory capacity in manufacturing and construction industries. Outstanding customer service abilities, superior experience in reading and working with all types welding and manufacturing blueprints. Extensive experience working with aluminum, stainless steel, hot and cold rolled steel, arc, mig and tig welding. Excellent and extensive interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Proven record of working in a team environment; enjoying challenges and adaptable to changing situations and priorities. Computer literate using MS Office, Windows XP and internet.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STS Technical Services, Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX. April 2015 – Present

Certified Welding Inspector

Responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the welding process.

Responsible for checking part compliance, surface prep, and fit up on all components.

Responsible for checking weld size, profile, and proper fusion.

Insure all welds are free from visual defect according to AWS D1.1 and TAACOM specifications.

Assess any discontinuity, determine if it is a defect and if rework is necessary.

Instruct welders as to proper repair technique, and oversee rework.

Complete all inspection and tracking paperwork as needed on a daily/ weekly basis.

Insure all welders are set up in accordance with the proper WPS’s for the task being performed.

Monitor welding environment to insure proper conditions exist to perform welding operations.

Synterna, Whitney, TX August 2014 – March 2015

Shop Foreman

Responsible for day to day operations of welding and fabrication facility

Responsible for overseeing all shop operations including fabrication, welding, painting and assembly

Responsible for creating and implementing production standards and processes

Responsible for creating and implementing quality standards

Inspect all final product prior to shipment for compliance and completeness

Order all materials needed for timely completion of production runs and create purchase orders

Order all supplies and consumables needed for production and create purchase orders

Worked with vendors to maintain and/or repair all shop equipment

Contact for all customer needs and/or concerns regarding customer satisfaction

Process and verify for accuracy all outside vendor purchase orders

Prioritize and schedule production work

Coordinate with vendors to streamline outsourced work and reduce lag time in production schedule

Firestone Complete Autocare, Waco, TX April 2009 – July 2014

Manager of Vehicle Services

Responsible for day to day operations of vehicle repair facility and technicians and assist Store Manager with day to day operations for entire store

Responsible for overseeing payroll percentages, outside purchase percentages, and distributions of work

Responsible for maintaining proper gross profit service percentages based on corporation standards

Order all consumable items to replenish and maintain store inventory

Primary contact for all customer needs and/or concerns regarding customer satisfaction

Worked with vendors to maintain and/or repair all shop equipment and created purchase orders based on vendors estimates

Assist technicians in diagnostics and/or repairs

Process and verify for accuracy all outside vendor purchase orders daily

Estimated pricing, prioritize repair work, contact customers with primary and secondary needs and explain such needs

Cheyenne Trailer Sales, Whitney, TX April 2008 – April 2009

Maintenance and Construction Foreman

Production welding using GMAW process on steel constructed trailers

Production welding on specialty items to meet customer’s contract requirements

Cut materials to length using oxy-acetylene, plasma and saw methods

Day to day maintenance of company equipment and facilities

Responsible for planning and execution of new building construction and facility expansion

Oversee all sub-contractors during onsite work

Estimate amounts and costs, and retrieve all required materials for projects

Assist with production as needed

Ram Aircraft, Waco, TX March 2007 - April 2008

Dynamometer Operator/ Mechanic

Tested, repaired, and prepped internal combustion aircraft engines for worldwide distribution based on FAA requirements/mandates

Assessed core engines and accessories for completeness and usable parts

Tore down, inspected, and overhauled engine accessories such as turbochargers, turbo controllers, alternators, and fuel manifolds

Interacted with customers touring facility and explained operating procedures of test cell area

Assisted in redesign and update of test cell monitoring systems to make them more user friendly

Clayton Automotive, Waco, TX October 2005 – March 2007

Service Manager

Hired as automotive technician, promoted to Service Manager

Scheduled and assigned work orders to 6 technicians

Diagnosed engine problems, wrote estimates for repairs and explained necessary repairs to customers

Checked and test drove vehicles to insure completeness of repairs

Assisted in making repairs when work load required it

Handled customer service issues and resolved problems to the complete satisfaction of the customer

Maintained and ordered all inventory, parts and shop supplies of 30K + per month

Trained new associates in company policies, safe use of shop equipment, and acceptable work standards

Responsible for hiring new associates, disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal

M&M Manufacturing, Ft. Worth, TX August 2002 – October 2005

Production Supervisor

Supervised and trained 30 associates in the fittings department

Tracked finished product inventory and initiated production work orders accordingly

Ordered raw materials to insure adequate materials for future work orders

Maintained employee time records, performed evaluations, and performed disciplinary action up to and including dismissal

Generated daily production reports and evaluated efficiency of the line and reassigned personnel for maximum efficiency as required

Oversee quality of welding process items in precision department using GMAW, GTAW and resistance spot welding procedures

First part checks on production parts to include weld penetration/fusion and size. also part sizing using calipers, micrometers, and protractors

Re-evaluated scheduling on semi-automatic machinery to improve efficiency by 40%, reduce man hours by 30% and reduce downtime and overtime

Responsible for set up of computerized inventory including minimum and maximum “on hand” quantities

Began implementation of lean manufacturing techniques in fittings department

Chosen to oversee start up of second shift in Precision Division

Trained all associates in metal finishing, welding, and all other aspects in my department

Performed quality checks at all stages of work and upon completion

Prepared and packaged finished goods for shipment

Initiated teaming with day shift Supervisor to achieve 5 sequential months setting “Shipped Goods” record

Palm Harbor Homes, Denton, TX December 1996 – July 2002

Production Supervisor

Hired as Master Service Technician to set up new manufactured housing after purchase

Supervised Frame/Welding Department and inspected production welds to insure welds followed DAPIA Code [Government Mobile Home Building Code] for size and length

Inspected all welds for length and size per DAPIA Specifications

Oversee/perform all welding rework

Scheduled warranty and set up times with customers and handled service issues

Responsible for company vehicle, all tools, equipment and supplies necessary to complete daily tasks

Handled daily expense reports for expenditures and completed on a bi-weekly basis

Position required the ability to read framing, electrical, and plumbing blueprints

1998 took I.Q. and personality test administered by the company, and was appointed to the MIT (Manager in Training) program. ( Was the only associate to qualify out of 30 employees)

Was promoted out of 38 week program after 8 weeks to head cabinet, frame, and flooring departments.

Supervised 50 employees spanning over 3 departments

Responsible for order distribution, day to day operations, shortage reports, personnel decisions (i.e. reassigning / terminating), rework delegation, and proper completion of all scrap reports

Responsible for checking in-coming orders for accuracy, calculate man hours, bonus dollars, charge back time for service and/ or engineering, and keep track of rework time and causes of rework

Responsible for documentation and disciplinary for non-compliance of company policy and attendance.

Conducted weekly team safety meetings to help promote a safe working environment LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Welding Certificate 80 hour training course using API [American Petroleum Institute] 1104 code

ASE certifications in air conditioning and heating, hydraulic and anti-lock braking systems, steering and suspension systems, engine repair, engine performance, electrical and electronic systems, and service consultant

Manufacturer’s training course on CNC machine

Forklift operator’s license (stand up, sit down, narrow aisle)

Multiple Supervisor training courses

Multiple Customer service training/Service Manager Training courses

Field technician training

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Navy 1993

Honorable Discharge, with electronics technician training for submarine duty

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