1. Michael W. Bartel Jr.
6057 Troy St.
Taylor, MI 48180
313-433-1315
Objective
To obtain a position in the prototype or auto racing field, as a fabricator, coordinator, or
project manager. I am looking for a team oriented environment, with growth opportunity
that will use the skills I have obtained, and allow me to learn, within the company.
Qualifications
I have been working in the fabrication business for over twenty years. I have experience
in not only auto racing & prototype, but have worked on several types of parts and
materials doing complete builds. My skills are of the following, Bridgeport, basic ez track
programmable Bridgeport; do have basic knowledge of cnc. lathe, tig, mig, stick, and gas
welding, blueprint reading, with all of the basic shop equipment included break, Shear,
bead roller etc…. with full mechanical abilities. I have composite knowledge and
experience. Carbon fiber, fiber glass, Kevlar. Model to mold to part, same with abs
plastic from a vac-former. Metallurgy services such as Brinell and Rockwell hardness
testing, cut and acid etch welds and use a microscope to measure and evaluate welds.
Employment History
March 2011 to Present Fabricator/Metallurgy/ Supervisor
Roush Enterprise Livonia MI
I started out as a Fabricator I was responsible for building fixtures for Clean Tech,
Toyota Sled Bucks, FACC simulators and Bell Helicopters to name a few, I completed
the MIAT Airframe Structures for repair and new build. i would sometimes be
responsible to run a program on the floor when there was a manpower issue. At that time
I would be responsible to be the POC from the customer and track down the parts or
information from other departments within the company. I then had an opportunity to
work with the Metallurgy lab where I would use a camera microscope to evaluate welds
that I would cut and etch. I also would do Brinell and Rockwell testing of the hardness
testing. I now am the supervisor for the leaders and Fabricators/welders. My
responsibilities now are do the performance reviews, disciplinary actions in needed,
maintaining the moral on the floor, organizing the set up on the shop for new jobs,
choosing what leader will perform the new job, maintaining the records of the abilities of
the employees, finding a solution to any problems that may come up whether it be
manpower or broken equipment, and keeping the lines of communication going between
upper management and the shop floor.

2. MAY 2009 TO March 2011 Prototype Exhaust Fabricator
Bosal international- Ypsilanti, MI
FABRICATE PRTOTYPE EXH. AND MAKE FIXTURES FOR PRODUCTION.
EXH. WOULD BE FOR ATVS, TRACTORS AND Cars FOR THE BIG THREE.
FROM MUFFLERS TO COMPLETE Systems. MIG WELDING AND TIG WELDING
409 SS STEEL AND 304 SS STEEL.
Jan. 2008 to MAY 2009 Fabricator/ WELDER/Mechanic/Track Support,
Martin Motor Sports - New Hudson, MI
Fabricate motor plate header brackets for n2o, oil pumps, air shifters, dry-sump systems,
modify oil pans, all to allow new custom motor to fit on the existing chassis or modified
chassis.
May 2007 to Dec 2007 Fabricator/WELDER/Mechanic,
Wheel to Wheel - Madison Hgts, MI
Build complete vehicles, custom race cars, as well as show cars for Sema Headers,
following customer blueprints on modifications to exhaust, brackets, mounts, spec parts,
steering, front dress, etc., as well as, prototype parts for military vehicles.
Jan. 2007 to May 2007 Prototype/Fabricator, /WELDER
MSX - Madison Hgts. MI
Build actual size models of Prototype Chrysler vehicles, out of clay or fiberglass.
Aug. 2001 to Dec. 2006 Prototype/Fabricator,WELDER
Roush - Livonia, MI
Performed total vehicle builds, layouts, network utilizing fixtures, surface plates,
provided fab. Support for instrumentation. Participated on the fowling build teams, ’05
Mustang cert. cars, First GT 40 build, Auto Show displays (some cutouts), Simulators for
military trucks, drivers education vehicles, and fire engines. NASCAR oil cans, water
bottles, headers, and pedal assemblies. GM racing front wheel drive, Sunfire, Bonneville
Salt Flats Cobalt, and Bell Helicopter scale mock-up. Composite shop lay up parts, out of
carbon fiber glass and Kevlar, make model make mold make part, trim and finish part.
Employment History Continued
Nov. 1999 to Aug. 2001 Technical Engineer, WELDER
General Motors - Warren, MI
Contacted to build and modify front and rear suspension and cradle components.
Participate for the build team for the following; Mule Template Specialty Vehicles,
Powertrain Suspension General Assembly Barrier, Harmony Wind Tunnel Development,
Water sound Headlight evaluations, full instrumental build, modifying wiring harnesses,

3. HVAC noise, and variations development, Template build process for build books,
Hazardous Waste Coordinator. Making sure all waste chemicals, such as, gas, oils, rags,
waste paint, etc. are properly stored and disposed. All manifests and paperwork is filled
out and mailed properly. EPA Division, making sure that all SUI and MSD sheets, for all
chemicals are stored and available for employees. Maintain and regularly check purged
gas tanks, with the sniffer, to ensure the safety of the tanks for storage and disposal.
Oversee walk-through with auditors during audit processes.
Aug. 1997 to Nov. 1999 Personal Venture/Chassis Builder/Track
Support/WELDER
Self Employed - Taylor, MI
Self employed, building drag racing cars to spec, form narrowing frames, shortening rear
ends, link or ladder bar rear extensions, installing roll cages 4 point to 12 point,
completing tube chassis with strut front ends, wiring and installing nitrous, mounting
motors with mid plates, and motor plates. As well as, assisting in track support where
necessary, for cliental.
References
Tom
Backaitis Crew Mechanic (248)789-9511
Joe Sweet Racing Engineer (810)923-8719
Ray Pigg GM Front Wheel Drive Support Team (734)286-4293