Welder/Fabricator

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Zachary Campbell

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Zachary Campbell

Objective

To attain a position that will allow me to use my strengths and background knowledge in Industrial Technology

and Welding as well as leadership skills. A career that will challenge my skills and allow me to be a part of a

productive, competitive team with challenges which allow continual growth.

Experience

September 2012 - Current

Gray Transportation Waterloo, IA

Fleet Maintenance Manager

Responsible for managing/supervising mechanics on-duty in shop setting

Handling over-the-road breakdowns & repairs as well as orientation for new drivers

Leading meetings covering productivity, quality standards and safety and working with coworkers to

develop strategies to improve these categories

May 2011 – February

2012 Gray Transportation Waterloo, IA

Trailer Mechanic

Responsible for heavy-duty repair to trailers as well as basic mechanical work

Deconstruction of diesel trucks and trailers in a safe, productive manner so parts could be reused and

non-functional parts could be scrapped

Worked individually and in a team to complete goals and projects

October 2008-May 2010

John Deere Waterloo, IA

Production Line Welder

Responsible for meeting daily production standards while producing products at or above strict quality

standards.

Combination of loading a robotic welder and inspecting welds done both by robotic welders and

manual welders on the production line. Also responsible for machine settings and basic maintenance

on both manual and robotic welders.

Making suggestions to improve quality, productivity and safety during weekly departmental meetings.

November 2007 – October

2008 Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA

Assistant Welding Supervisor

Responsible for prepping and conducting weld-certification tests in arc welding, MIG welding, TIG

welding and fusion/brazing.

Material preparation (beveling, grinding and tacking) various pieces for weld tests in various positions

and joints.

Helping students by explaining different weld-testing criteria including weld methods, machine

settings, materials and filler metals.

Education

August 2006 – December

2008 Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA

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Zachary Campbell

Industrial Technology (Welding)

Learned the basics of welding hands-on as well as the scientific and technological

background of the process

Education included both concepts for producing mechanically sound welds and inspecting

your own and others’ work as well as welding in a production situation (material handling,

weld patterns and processes to reduce or eliminate material distortion, jigging, clamping and

fixture design).

Completed the John Deere program for Welding and Industrial Technology

References

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