Michael A Thibodeaux
Schriever
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/ Area Specialist- AB30
John Deere Thibodaux
Thibodaux
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows.
- Operated welding equipment safely to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Trained junior welders on best practices and safety protocols.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Welder/ Prop Maker
IATSE Local 478
New Orleans
03.2018 - 02.2023
- Built movie sets using various materials, processes and equipment.
- Involved in various aspects of prepping materials from cutting, drilling, routing, etc.
- Welded various types of metal to create movie sets.
- Learned carpentry skills to aid in building movie sets.
Welder
5 Alarm Fire Apparatus
Houma
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Fabricated metal components for fire apparatus using various welding techniques.
Welder
Solomon Group
New Orleans
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Fabricated and welded various components for multiple events and companies.
- Events including Essence Fest and NFL Draft.
- Displays for the WW2 Museum
- OFA amusement park
Welder/Floater-CH3520
John Deere
Thibodaux
02.2010 - 11.2016
- Trained junior welders on safe practices and operational procedures in fabrication.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine weld specifications and requirements.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and workflows.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Welder-Scraper/Loader
John Deere
Thibodaux
11.2008 - 04.2009
Electrician Helper-Chemical Plants
ISCElectric
New Orleans
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Assisted electricians in installing wiring and electrical systems.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents on job sites.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
Welder/Robotic Operator & Programmer
John Deere
Thibodaux
01.2004 - 11.2007
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during welding operations.
- Maintained welding equipment and tools for optimal performance.
Electrician Helper
Prism Electric
Houma
05.2003 - 01.2004
- Supported the wiring of residential and commercial properties under supervision.
- Learned to read blueprints and technical diagrams for project guidance.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
Shipping/ material handler/ welder
John Deere
Thibodaux
11.1997 - 05.2001
Education
Commercial Electrician -
Louisiana Technical College-Young Memorial
Morgan City, LAGeneral Studies
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LAHighSchoolGraduate - General Studies
ED White Catholic
Thibodaux, LAReferences
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Welder/ Area Specialist- AB30
John Deere Thibodaux
04.2023 - Current
Welder/ Prop Maker
IATSE Local 478
03.2018 - 02.2023
Welder
5 Alarm Fire Apparatus
08.2017 - 03.2018
Welder
Solomon Group
02.2017 - 08.2017
Welder/Floater-CH3520
John Deere
02.2010 - 11.2016
Welder-Scraper/Loader
John Deere
11.2008 - 04.2009
Electrician Helper-Chemical Plants
ISCElectric
03.2008 - 11.2008
Welder/Robotic Operator & Programmer
John Deere
01.2004 - 11.2007
Electrician Helper
Prism Electric
05.2003 - 01.2004
Shipping/ material handler/ welder
John Deere
11.1997 - 05.2001
Commercial Electrician -
Louisiana Technical College-Young Memorial
General Studies
Nicholls State University
HighSchoolGraduate - General Studies
ED White Catholic