Obtain a full time position as a Welder / Fitter / Fabricator or any Mechanical / Maintenance position that is commensurate with qualifications listed.
Professional Accomplishments

Over 14 years Naval experience in the General Operation, Maintenance, and Management skills required for the Mechanical Engineering Field related to United States Navy Submarines, specifically the Weapons Delivery/Launching systems, their Electronics, High Pressure Air (4500 psi) components, Hydraulic systems (3000 psi), and all associated support systems.

Over 5,000 hours of practical experience with respect to planning, fabrication, layout, and welding of numerous metal type products, understands and can interpret Weld Symbols, basic Blueprint, Assembly, and Orthographic Drawings.

Proficient with all Microsoft Office Tools (i.e. PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc).

„X Chief Torpedoman¡¦s Mate (E-7)
„X Basic Electricity/Electronics Computer Operations
„X Electromechanical Systems
„X Quality Assurance Inspector
„X Personnel Supervision
„X Submarine Qualified
„X Solid State Soldering
„X Tomahawk Vertical Launch System
„X Forklift Experienced
„X Firewatch Qualified

Apprentice Welder (5200 hours)
(Certificate and apprentice transcripts available upon request)
„X Stick (SMAW) Welding
„X Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding
„X Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding
„X Plasma and Carbon Arc cutting
„X Oxy/Acetylene Welding

Education

- High School
Northome High School / Northome, MN May 1986

- Basic Military Training
Naval Recruit Training Command / Great Lakes, IL Jul 1986

- Basic Enlisted Submarine School
Submarine School / New London, CT Nov 1986

- General Mechanical Systems
Submarine School / New London, CT Nov 1986

- Mk 48 Torpedo Basic Maintenance
Submarine School / New London, CT Jun 1987

- Submarine 3000 PSI Hydraulics Combined Maintenance
Submarine School / New London, CT Jul 1987

- Machinist Mate Maintenance Skills
Submarine School / New London, CT Dec 1988

- Quality Assurance Inspector
Submarine School / New London, CT Sep 1989

- Enlisted Training Administrator
Naval Reserve and Readiness Training Center / New Orleans, LA Apr 1991

- U.S. Navy Instructor
Naval Training Center / Great Lakes, IL Oct 1991

- High Pressure Air, Hydraulics, and Seawater Systems
Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific / Pearl Harbor, HI Jul 1995

- Solid State Soldering
Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific / Pearl Harbor, HI Aug 1996

- Chief Petty Officer Leadership
Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific / Pearl Harbor HI Aug 1997

- Welding Vocational Training Certificate
USDB / Fort Leavenworth, KS Mar 2002

Employment History

-Welder / Fitter / Rigger
„X Responsible for overall Removal, Planning, Preparation, Welding, and Installation of Shipboard Engine Room Seawater systems. These systems were mainly comprised of 24¡¨ / 18¡¨ Stainless Steel and 8¡¨ / 6¡¨ Nickel Copper piping. Processes included removal and installation of all structural interferences using chain falls, come-alongs, and internal cranes. Planning, Cutting, Preparation and Welding of all joints with both off site and in system TIG and Stick Welding techniques, (minimal Flux-Core). Forklift Experienced.
Walashek Industrial and Marine
Virginia Beach VA 2010

-Facilities General Maintenance
„X Responsible for overall Maintenance and upkeep of various facility systems and components to include all equipment used in the kitchen for food preparation and cooking.
Devens Federal Medical Center
Ayer, MA 2008-2010

-Unicor Word Processor
„X Responsible for interpreting, and converting rough U.S. Patent documents into a standardized format using MS Word for submission to the United States Patent Office.
FCI Elkton
Lisbon, OH 2007-2008

-Welder / Fitter
„X Plans, Cuts, Layout, and welds various metal types using multiple processes to create numerous projects, from Bakers racks and Beds to Trailer BBQ¡¦s. Includes use of most common cutting/finishing tools, bending equipment and typical sheet metal/machine shop components.
USDB Fort Leavenworth, KS 2000-2007

-Leading Chief Petty Officer
„X Supervise / Lead divisional personnel in the operation and maintenance of U.S. Navy Fast Attack Submarines Weapons Launching systems. Includes all weapon Shipping/Handling systems and the rigging required for them. Blue Print reading and parts replacement in the overhaul and Maintenance of all associated Hydraulic, High Pressure Air, Seawater systems and their sub components. USS Tucson (SSN-770)
Pearl Harbor, HI 1999-2000

-Training/Readiness Inspector
„X Train and inspect the U.S. Navy Pacific Submarine Fleet Torpedo Division personnel with regard to established procedures for maintaining and operating all Submarine Weapons Launching systems, included are Torpedo Bank pneumatic systems and Tomahawk Missile Vertical Launching Systems.
Commander Submarine Force Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor, HI 1996-1999

-Leading Petty Officer
„X Lead divisional personnel in the operation and maintenance of U.S. Navy Fast Attack Submarines Weapons Launching systems. Includes all weapon Shipping/Handling systems and the rigging required for them. Blue Print reading and parts replacement in the overhaul and Maintenance of all associated Hydraulic, High Pressure Air, Seawater systems and their sub components.
USS Helena (SSN-725)
Pearl Harbor, HI 1993-1996

-Naval Instructor
„X Formulate and Execute Training Lesson plans for U.S. Navy Reserve Personnel, to include Shipboard Firefighting techniques, Damage Control procedures and equipment, and Overall shipboard Preventative Maintenance Systems.
Naval Reserve Center Fargo, ND 1990-1993

-Torpedoman¡¦s Mate
„X Divisional member for the operation and maintenance of U.S. Navy Fast Attack Submarines Weapons Launching systems. Includes all weapon Shipping/Handling systems and the rigging required for them. Basic Maintenance and repair of all associated Hydraulic, High Pressure Air, Seawater systems and their sub components. Maintain shipboard small arms, pyrotechnics, and countermeasures, their storage compartments and launching systems.
USS Greenling (SSN 614)
Groton, CT 1986-1990

I am interested in the Welder/Fitter position advertised on the internet or any other position that is commensurate with qualifications listed. My most up to date and accurate Resume is attached for your review.

I am confident that my professional skills as a Welder, my knowledge and experience with respect to Mechanical Systems, Quality Assurance Inspector, and abilities as a Firewatch are an ideal match for your company and needs at this position.

I am a career minded individual with a positive attitude which drives my high motivation and tireless work ethic. I also demand both personal and professional success with the highest standards of any job that I perform, as demonstrated during my 14 years of service to our country in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Submarine Chief Torpedoman (E-7) years ahead of virtually all of my peers.

I am confident in my abilities to accept and successfully pass any performance testing that will be required, to include any and all drug testing / screening.

I would very much appreciate your consideration for this or any other position you think I may be able to fill within your company.

Very Respectfully,
Michael J. Soder