Michael James Legg
Trowbridge, Wiltshire,
BA14 7LA
United Kingdom
Tel: (m) +44-771******* / (h) +44-122*******
Email: *********@****.**.**
A hardworking highly motivated individual with extensive skills and experiences gained from working on various welding and fabrication projects. Highly focused and always pays attention to the smallest of details. Ensures all projects and tasks he delivers are of the highest quality; reflecting his high standards and the reputation of the organisation he works for. Flexible and reliable; can be trusted to complete all tasks within the timeframes set. Now looking for a challenging opportunity where he can demonstrate his skills and experiences whilst adding value to the projects he undertakes.
Team Working
Attention to detail
Dedicated & Determined
Flexible & Reliable
Working to deadlines
Self-Motivated with the ability to motivate others
November 2013 - Present Babcock HMNB Devonport Dockyard Plymouth
Class 1 Welder
Responsible for working on decommissioned nuclear submarines
Welding processes include MMA and FCAW
Working effectively within a team to ensure all duties assigned are completed
Adherence to all Health and Safety rules and regulations
Welding 6-120mm Q1N and carbon steel with SMAW-FCAW
July 2012 - November 2013 BAE Systems HMNB Portsmouth
Welder/ Plater
Successfully worked within a team on the construction of the Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier
Responsible for daily duties such as flux core welding and plating
Welding 6-75mm carbon steel WITH FCAW
January 2012 - July 2012: Graintech Melksham, Wiltshire
Mechanical Engineer
Responsible for building grain silos and new machines
Carried out welding and fabrication of structural steel works
Demonstrated ability to work flexibly in various locations within the UK
Welding 3-20mm carbon, galvanized and stainless steel with SMAW-GMAW-GTAW
September 2011 - December 2011 UMC in HMNB Devonport Dockyard
Commercial Diver
Carried out driving duties for UMC in HMNB Devonport dockyard and Millennium Marine
Accountable for the inspection and reporting of boat moorings in Salcombe
February 2011 - August 2011 Port Engineering Milford Docks, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
Welder/ Fabricator/ Fitter
Successfully carried out ship repairs both independently and working within a team
Heavily involved in welding and fabrication duties to repair the vehicle
Carried out any ad hoc tasks to meet the demands of the organization
Welding 3-50mm aluminiam, galvanizes, carbon and stainless steel with GMAW-GTAW-FCAW-SMAW
October 2010 - February 2011 Will Trickett Boats, Seend, Wiltshire
Sub-Contractor
Responsible for the welding and fabricating on a variety of Dutch barges and canal boats
Welding 3-20mm carbon-aluminum and stainless steel with GMAW-GTAW-SMAW
August 2010 - October 2010 Port Engineering Milford Docks Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
Welder/ Fabricator/ Fitter
As previous (worked on Pembroke Power Station and Port Engineering)
September 2009 - August 2010 Norton Stainless, Chilcompton, Wiltshire
Sub-Contractor
Responsible for welding and fabrication of stainless steel for Food Hygiene Industries (dairy, breweries, cereal, corn, sandwich, pie & microwavable meal factories)
Ensured all duties were carried out efficiently and to the requirements of the organization
Welding 1-50mm carbon- stainless steel and aluminum with GTAW-SMAW-GMAW
September 2009 - September 2009 Kaymac Marine Engineers
Commercial Diver
Responsible for lock gate inspections at Bristol docks and reporting to relevant persons
July 2009 - September 2009
Professional Diving Academy, Dunoon, Scotland
Undertaking Commercial Diving Training during this time
March 2008 - July 2009 Port Engineering Milford Docks, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
Welder/ Fabricator/ Fitter
As previous (worked on South Hook L.N.G. refinery)
August 2007 - March 2008 CBI Chicago Bridge and Ironworks Herbrandston, Pembrokeshire
Welder
Carried out welding and construction of liquid nitrogen gas tanks; maintaining high levels of safety at all times
Welding 3-50mm nickel and carbon steel with GMAW-FCAW-SMAW-SAW
July 2006 - July 2007 Avon Stainless CPUK Staverton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Welder/ Sheet Metal Fabricator
Responsible for welding and fabrication of stainless steel for Food Hygiene Industries (dairy, breweries, cereal, corn, sandwich, pie & microwavable meal factories)
Welding 1-50mm carbon- stainless steel and aluminum with GTAW-SMAW-GMAW
March 2005 - July 2006 ATech Coach Builders, Westbury, Wiltshire
Coach Builder (Welding/ Fabricating/ Fitter)
Responsible for making drop-side, flat bed and curtain-side bodies for lorries
Welding 1-25mm aluminum-galvanized-carbon and stainless steel with GMAW-GTAW-SMAW
2001 - 2005 TH White Ltd, Nursteed Road, Devises, Wilts
Apprentice Mechanical Fitter/Welder
Working alongside more experienced staff; fitting Cranes to backs of Lorries using fabrication, welding, hydraulic fitting and electrical skills
Welding 1-25mm galvanized and carbon steel with GMAW
Coded Welding in: EN\ISO
Lloyds coded 3G in carbon SMAW
2G, 3G, 4G in carbon SMAW
4G in Nickel SMAW
2G and 3G in Nickel FCAW
2G and 3G in carbon GMAW
Nickel Fillet in SAW
Carbon 1G SAW
6G FCAW
FCAW 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G & carbon
6G GTAW Stainless Dairy Pipe
BFEN 287-12011
4G Fillet SMAW and FCAW
DEF Stan-02770 Class 1 4G BUTT SMAW and FCAW
OAW 1-50 and PAC 1-15
Welded a range of steel from 1mm-90mm using the above processes
Certificates & Training
Alberta welding red seal
IOSH Safety Passport
Passport to Safety exp
CSCS card
MOD SC Nuclear Security Clearance
Submarine Product Safety Awareness (21/01/2014)
COSHH Aware (20/01/2014)
Radiation Safety Training (16/01/2014)
Power Awareness (21/12/2013)
Hot Work Sentry Training (17/12/2013)
Confined Space Entry (12/12/2013)
Fire Safety Training (4/12/2013)
Advanced Manual Handling (11/06/2013)
Working at Height (18/04/2013
Noise Awareness 18/04/2013)
HAVS (21/03/2013)
Manual Handling (14/02/2013)
Environment Aware (16/01/2013)
IOSH Safe Working in Ship Industry (14/01/2013)
RYA Power Boat Handling Level 2
NVQ Level 2 Plant Maintenance & Repair
Welder Approval Test Certificate
Forklift License
First Aid
Operation of Overhead Travelling Cranes
Basic Training – Palfinger Cranes
Sky Climber
IIF Safety Training
Telescopic forklift license
Abrasive wheels
MOD Security Clearance expires: 2015
Confined space training
Nitrogen Awareness
PTW Course
Diving Qualifications:
HSE Wet bell top-up (part 1)
HSE Professional surface supplied (part 3)
HSE Professional Scuba (part 4)
HSE First Aid at work (Oxygen Provider)
Education:
2000: gained 9 GCSEs
Full UK Driving License
References available upon request
Hold full m.o.d C.R security clearance