Quality Control Front End
Resume:
MICHEAL D KAPP
Phone: 985-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***
Objective
Knowledgeable, hardworking, and dedicated Fabrication Welder/Fitter with Shop Supervisor and Quality Control Inspector Experience of over 20+ years. Searching for a rewarding and challenging opportunity with a reputable company, I know I can work and fulfill the rest of my career and utilize my strengths in management, communication, and welding technique.
Ability Summary
Certified/Skills in the following: Welding/Fitting Supervision, Welding Inspector, Confined Space Entry/Rescue, Qualified Competent Person, Overhead Crane, Rigging, Water Survival, Forklift, Front End Loader, Excavator, MT, PT, VT Certified.
Employment History
Swiftships Shipbuilders,
2019-Present
QA Inspector Welding and Piping
Managed welding, piping, and electrical inspection on 139’ x 31’ steel Naval Landing Craft vessels. All inspection witnessed by Sup Ship Gulf Coast, and Navy inspectors. Built and delivered 14- 35 meter high speed aluminum patrol vessels. Performed 9 sea trials and 9 gun trials.
Lagreca Services Inc, Welder/Fitter, Shop Supervisor
09/2017 - 10/2018
410 Back Project Rd, Schriever, LA
Used engineering blueprints, drawings, and other instructions in order to join metals into various forms. These metal structures are then used for construction, sculptures, and the fabrication of metal parts for cars and other equipment. Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in welding and cutting of products and structures, such as auto, aircraft, and ship components, pipes, boilers, and mobile homes, applying knowledge of welding and cutting techniques, materials, and equipment, and fabrication requirements.
Garcia Sheet Metal Llc, Sales Representative
10/2016 - 07/2017
18219 Swamp Rd, Prairieville, LA
Roof sales including project management, scheduling, ordering jobs, measuring, and inspecting storm damaged roofs, and comprised a detailed estimate. Met with customer and assisted them in deciding which option would best fit their situation.
Danos Marine, Quality Manager New Fabrication
08/2015 - 01/2016
Amelia, La
Managed quality department, inspectors, and documentation of new fabrication of decks and piping modules, also including scheduling, ordering jobs, assigning crews, and quality control on work performed.
Bollinger Shipyards, Quality Manager New Fabrication
03/2012 - 04/2015
300 Bollinger Lane, Amelia, LA
Managed quality department, inspectors, and documentation of new build vessels. Built and delivered 2 120' & 2 140' Offshore Tugs for Crowley Tugs, 6 278' Platform Support Vessels for Chouest Offshore. Flood Gate for Lower Terrebonne Parish. Point of contact between customers and project managers. Coordinated and reviewed all NDE for vessels according to ABS, engineering, and customers specifications.
Swiftships Shipbuilders, QA Inspector Welding and Piping
01/2010 - 01/2012
Morgan City, La
Managed welding and piping inspection on high speed naval aluminum craft. All inspection witnessed by Sup Ship Gulf Coast, Navy. Built and delivered 14- 35 meter high speed aluminum patrol vessels armed with 30mm canon on bow and 50mm guns on wings and aft bridge. Performed 9 sea trials and 9 gun trials.
Max Welder's, Welding Supervisor
01/2008 - 01/2010
Gibson, La
Responsible for supervision of welding of structural steel as well as ASME coded steel vessels. Fabricated Natco boilers, scrubbers, and skids. 8 - 40' x 20'scrubbers, 8- 80' x 26' boilers. Supervised 20-40 welders, Sub Arc, GMAW, & FCAW. Coordinated NDE for all welding according to customer and regulatory specifications.
Cameron Iron, Quality Inspector
2005-2008
Berwick, La.
QC Inspector Machine Shop & Fabrication Machine shop & fabrication shop inspector. Level II Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrate, & Liquid Mag. Particle. Inspection of all sub-sea assemblies and both new and reworked, as well as fabrication inspection of all sub-sea templates. Planner Level II Planning & scheduling of materials and components associated with project BOM. Ensured that all items were purchased and delivered in time for construction of said project.
Inspection Const. Unlimited, Quality Control Supervisor
10/2004 - 08/2005
Morgan City, LA
Inspection and supervision of fabrication for duration of fabrication process.
Twin Brothers Marine, Quality Control
03/2003 - 08/2004
Louisa, LA
Inspect, test, grade, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products. Work may be performed before, during, or after processing.
Education and Training
Completion Date
Issuing Institution
Location
Degree Received
Course of Study
01/1983
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Lafayette, LA
3 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School
Business Admin
05/1980
Young Memorial Technical Inst
Morgan City, LA
Vocational School Certificate
Welding
01/1980
Morgan City High School
Morgan City, LA
High School Diploma
All
Occupational Licenses & Certificates
Certification Title
Issuing Organization
Completion Date
Expiration Date
Certified Welding Inspector
AWS
01/1989
01/1999
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