Michael Lawton is seeking a position where he can utilize his experience in welding, rigging, fabrication, and supervision. He has over 30 years of experience in these areas, including positions as a welder, rigger, supervisor, and welding superintendent. He has extensive experience welding for the military and various construction and engineering firms. He has numerous certifications and security clearances.

1. Michael Lawton
7134101538 skydive123476@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
To obtain a position as an active employee in a growing, reputable company where I can
contribute my experience, proactive attitude, and positive atmosphere to help improve the
company and myself.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• DOD Security Clearance
• Rigger
• Daily Reports
• Supervision
• Computer Tech
• Documentation
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Service
• Engineer
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
PAE, Supervisor Welder 2015-2016
• Lead welder of 15 welder, fabrication of up armor, none climbing gates,
• Welding fabrication blue printed projects, weld repairs to large trucks frame
• Heavy wall tubes,
SPX Thermal DB, Welding Superintendent, 2013 to 2015
• Served on team to evaluate new walk down of units, and recommend repairs.
• Experienced in fabricating, rigging, welding mig and tig, flux core.
• Completing all duties on schedule.
• Reviewed construction field changes and extra work requests and made recommendations
Construction manager.
• Recorded daily activities and submit logs and other related reports and paperwork to
appropriate
Authorities.
B&W, Rigging, 2011 to 2013
• Tested rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Attached loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and
power tools.
• Selected gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes,
facilities, and

2. Work schedules.
• Controlled movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces,
using
Chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
Sterling HTM Tanks, 2011 to 2011
• Weld tombstone on bottom of inside tank weld 100 % seams and 12’x 8’
Plate to build tanks, gouge and grind and fit, patches inside tanks 100% x-ray,
KBR, Welder, 2006 to 2011
• Operated safety equipment and used safe work habits.
• Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Laid out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using
straightedges,
Combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Examined work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates
to ensure
Conformance with specifications.
QA Construction, Welder, 10/2008
• Recognized, set up, and operated hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such
as
Shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
•
Welded and fitted blueprint projects, “Heat” Hummvv rollover simulator, up armor Hummvv, Tan
ks,
Recovery trucks, welding the frames and sub frames.
•
Operated welding machines rods used 7018, 6010, 6011, mig, tig, welding, fitting for the army.
Rotech Sub-Sea, Welder/Fabricator, 8/2006 to 9/2006
• Operated welding machines plate weld 7018, 6010, 6011, mig, gouging, welding, and fitting.
• Initiated start up and shutdown.
• Welded and fitted blueprint projects.
• Installed or repaired equipment, such as lead pipes, valves, floors, and tank linings.
L.S.I. (Overseas), Welder/Engineer, 12/2006
• Initiated start up and shutdown. Build prison gates, armor for 50cal, armor pls.
• Welded on tankers, pipes in the oil and gas refineries.
• Laid out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
B&W, Welder, 1/1986 to 2000
B&W, Welder, 2/2000 to 4/2003
B&W, Welder, 5/2003 to 3/2004
Moorhead Machinery & Boiler (APCom Power, Inc.), Fitter/Rigger/Supervisor, 3/2004 to
5/2005
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Sam Rayburn High School

3. Diploma
Paris Texas Jr. College
Major in blue prints drafting grade avg 3.8
Texas a&m welding engineer, computer tech, safety rep, mechanical engineer basic 1
GPA 4.0
AWS
Certified