Michael Horner
Beamsville,ON
Summary
Skilled fabrication professional with strong expertise in welding, interpreting blueprints, and metalworking. Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time while maintaining safety standards. Effective team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Specialized skills in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, along with proficiency in using various metal fabrication tools and machinery.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Jantz Canada
04.2023 - Current
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Field Welder
AIM Recycling
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Pipe Welder
Frontier Petroleum
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Machine Builder
Marathon Equipment
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with engineers to develop custom machinery solutions, meeting unique client requirements.
- Assembled equipment and components according to design specifications.
- Performed systematic stress testing on assembled machines to validate durability under various operational conditions.
- Created templates and patterns for fabricating different parts.
Field Welder
Baffinland Iron Mines
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Maintained a safe working environment for all team members through rigorous safety checks and equipment maintenance routines.
- Exhibited strong attention to detail while performing precise measurements and cuts, ensuring a seamless fit of welded components.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Education
No Degree - Radiography Level 1
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, None05-2010
No Degree - Radiation Safety And CEDO Preparation
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, None04-2010
No Degree - Welding Engineering Technician
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Guelph, ON06-2008
Skills
- Fabrication
- Custom fabrication
- Stick welding
- Crane and rigging safety
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Aluminum welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Structural fabrication
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Weld inspections
- Inconel welding
- Submerged arc welding
- Pipe fitting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Jantz Canada
04.2023 - Current
Field Welder
AIM Recycling
01.2021 - 04.2023
Pipe Welder
Frontier Petroleum
10.2019 - 02.2021
Machine Builder
Marathon Equipment
03.2017 - 09.2019
Field Welder
Baffinland Iron Mines
08.2014 - 02.2017
No Degree - Radiography Level 1
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
No Degree - Radiation Safety And CEDO Preparation
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
No Degree - Welding Engineering Technician
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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