MICHAEL LERMA
WELDER
**************@*****.***
SINTON, TX
OBJECTIVE
Strongly skilled combination Welder with over 20 years’ experience with strong attention to detail and adept to working in demanding positions with great analytical skills. Flexible scheduling availability to include evenings, weekends and emergency situations as needed. Ensured compliance with all safety protocols and guidelines for safe handling of heating equipment and metals. Proficient at working independently with little to no supervision or as a member of a professional welding team. Recognized as well organized, demonstrating self-motivation, perseverance, and flexibility to ensure professional results and exceed all expectations.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Proficient in MIG, FCAW, SMAW and
TIG.
• Capable of reading and interpreting
blueprints, drawing and diagrams
• Efficient in welding various metals
• Using power and hand tools
• Oxyacetylene torch
• Industry safety equipment
• Working at extreme heights
• Time Management
• Welding Safety Standards/Policies
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EXPERIENCE
2020-Present Turner Industries
Combination Maintenance Welder
Selected by upper management to perform complex welds due to meticulous ability to implement processes.
Routinely complete welding projects faster than average welder while maintaining high quality standards.
Weld on carbon pipe, stainless pipe and structural supports 2018-2020 Bay Ltd.
Combination Welder
Build spools according to blue prints
Cut pipe with grinder in accordance to specifications Worked in pipe shop welded on carbon pipe, stainless pipe, chrome pipe, super duplex pipe, titanium pipe. Also, using hand tools 2010-2018 REPCON
Combination Capitol Maintenance Rig Welder
Respond to service calls quickly and professionally Monitored the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion, and expansion of materials
2009-2010 JVIC
Combination Welder
Purge out hastalloy pipes on scaffolds
Grind for tie ends
Process Xray
Successfully completed all welding projects
2007-2009 Zachery
Welder Combination Maintenance
Installed and repaired a variety of industrial piping systems Read blueprints
Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards 2006-2007 Bay Ltd.
Combination Welder
Responsible for welding carbon, stainless, chrome and titanium Assist the shop with general upkeep
Meet time and schedule standards for assigned task Set up welding equipment maximizing efficiency and effectiveness per application
2000-2006 Offshore Specialties
Combination Welder
Lay out and position parts and assemblies in accordance to specifications Weld components and assemblies using welding equipment and tools Cut pieces in accordance to work order using torch and grinder Rebuild pressure vessels to ASME B31 code
1999-2000 Aker Gulf Marine
Tacker
Building offshore platforms using FCAW
Cutting and grinding metal to fit measurements for platforms Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components