Michael townsend
Fullerton
Summary
Hardworking individual with advanced experience in aerospace production welding and fabrication.
Skilled in cutting, fitting, measuring, and prepping a variety of materials and alloys. Possesses strong knowledge of safety protocols, blueprint reading, and industry standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
TIG Welder
SpaceX
Hawthorne
09.2023 - Current
- Fabricate components using TIG welding techniques for SpaceX Falcon 9 and Starship assemblies.
- Collaborate with engineers to resolve welding challenges during production.
- Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment, putting up Safety Nets as needed.
- Assist in training new welders on best practices and techniques for welding Falcon 9 and Starship assemblies.
- Perform TIG welding on stainless steel, aluminum, Inconel, 15-5, and Hastelloy components, with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- Following WOs precisely, fabricate components to exact blueprint dimensions and test plans order.
- Inspect welds for quality and adherence to SpaceX standards.
TIG Welder
Arrowhead Products
Los Alamitos
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Fabricated components using TIG welding techniques for aerospace applications, using SPEC D17.1.
TIG Welder
RSA Engineering
Simi Valley
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed TIG welding on stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium components, with a focus on accuracy and precision. Under the spec D17.1.
TIG Welder/Brazer
Galaxy Brazing Co.
Santa Fe Springs
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Silver Brazed Aerospace parts and components in Copper, Stainless Steel, Brass.
- Tig Welded assemblies and aerospace components in D17.1 SPEC.
Education
Multi Welding Fundamentals in SPEC D1.1
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA10-2017
High School Diploma -
La Habra High School
La Habra, CA05-2016
Skills
- Effective communication
- Certified in D171 AC aluminum, stainless steel, Inco, 15-5, C103
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Blueprint analysis
- Safety protocols
- Industry standards compliance
Timeline
TIG Welder
SpaceX
09.2023 - Current
TIG Welder
Arrowhead Products
05.2023 - 07.2023
TIG Welder
RSA Engineering
12.2022 - 05.2023
TIG Welder/Brazer
Galaxy Brazing Co.
01.2017 - 11.2019
Multi Welding Fundamentals in SPEC D1.1
Fullerton College
High School Diploma -
La Habra High School