Michael J. Bass
10150 Hawthorne Ridge, Goodrich, MI 48438
Skidoo7272[at]yahoo.com
C (248)830-6609



QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Self motivated and safety conscious Pipefitter/Welder with experience in all phases of the maintenance industry.


EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

BA Degree, Business Administration Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI (1991)
Pipefitter Certification Macomb Community College, Macomb, MI (2000)
Welding Macomb Community College, Macomb, MI (2009)
Refrigerant Transition & Recovery Certification TYPE I,II Technician

Safety Training

Confined Space (Entrant & Attendant)
Mobil Crane
Hi-Lo
Fall Prevention
Respirator Use
Rigging
Overhead Crane
Back-Flow Preventer


EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

American Axle & Manufacturing Hamtramck, MI1995-10/2008
Skilled Trades Pipefitter

Complete facility maintenance which included machine building, restrooms, roof conductors, sewer lines, sprinkler lines, steam and gas heating units. I have worked in the power house at our facility doing routine maintenance and installing air dryers for the compressors. Installed equipment using blueprints that required the installation of pneumatics, hydraulics, natural gas and process water. I have used black, galvanized, copper, pvc, and tubing in sizes from ¼ inch to 16 inch. Rebuilt and maintained valves, pumps, forging presses, high heat furnaces, steam & condensate lines, traps and induction heaters. Routinely worked overtime, weekends, and holidays to ensure completion of projects. Recipient of the Perfect Attendance Award consecutively each year beginning at inception of award/program. Submitted Suggestions to improve maintenance standards, enabling the company to save thousands of dollars and received compensation after implementation. I was on the railroad crew in the plant fixing the tracks, switches and all routine maintenance too.



C&H Landscape Waterford, MI1994-1995
Machine Operator-Excavator

Operated heavy construction equipment for installation of underground pipelines, parking lots, athletic fields and snow removal. Obtained CDL License Type A. Hauled heavy equipment

Orion Site Development Oxford, MI1992-1994
Foreman Machine Operator

Managed construction crew to install underground utilities. Read blue prints and used transit to shoot grades/line-up laser. Trained employees and operated heavy construction equipment. Ordered work supplies while maintaining job budgets. Completed and provided management project reports.

Builders Square Livonia, MI1991-1992
Assistant Manager

Provided commitment to quality and service; adept at communicating with vendors, team members and customers to deliver excellent service, provide work order updates, and answer questions. Maintained excellent organization skills with ability to manage multiple time-sensitive work orders. Accurately documented all completed jobs to ensure proper billing. Continuously maintain compliance with all safety rules, policies, and procedures. Managed shift crew, inventory, cashiering and loss prevention. Scheduled and submitted end-of-day reporting.



COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Windows
Excel
Power Point
Internet
Email