Michael Watts
Houston
Summary
Productive welder / mechanic and professional shop operator keeps safety and customer satisfaction front and center. Versatile weld repair and maintenance technician with 23 years of experience working with a divers equipment tools and components. Timely with equipment diagnostics and repair estimates.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic / Weld Supervisor
United States Navy
05.2021 - Current
- Coordinated and managed weld and mechanical repairs on multi-million-dollar equipment
- Supervised replacement of damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Supervised disassembly of defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Supervised various weld repairs on multiple structures and piping systems.
Recruit Division Commander
United States Navy
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
- Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
- Revamped and instituted training programs for over 1200 personnel
- Displayed exemplary personal and professional appearance, attracting local populace to inquire about military experience and opportunities.
Weld Teacher
United States Navy
03.2014 - 09.2017
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Taught and supervised over 500 accession personnel in SMAW, GMAW, spot welding and Braze processes.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Welder /Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
United States Navy
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Welder / Maintenace Mechanic
United States Navy
11.2007 - 11.2011
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
Navy Recruiter
United States Navy
11.2004 - 11.2007
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
Mechanic / Welder
United States Navy
08.2001 - 11.2004
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepare detailed repair estimates.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Analyzed equipment data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Shore High School
Houston, TX05.1998
Skills
- Drawing Interpretation
- Micrometers and Calipers
- Metal Shaping Machines
- Fabrications Knowledge
- Mechanical Measurements
- Weld Symbol Interpretation
- Fabrication Experience
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
Timeline
Mechanic / Weld Supervisor
United States Navy
05.2021 - Current
Recruit Division Commander
United States Navy
09.2017 - 03.2021
Weld Teacher
United States Navy
03.2014 - 09.2017
Welder /Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
United States Navy
11.2011 - 02.2014
Welder / Maintenace Mechanic
United States Navy
11.2007 - 11.2011
Navy Recruiter
United States Navy
11.2004 - 11.2007
Mechanic / Welder
United States Navy
08.2001 - 11.2004
High School Diploma -
North Shore High School
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