RESUME
Alan T. Kifer
Yakima WA 98902
Home 509-***-****
Cell 208-***-****
Msg. 520-***-****
EDUCATION:
Associate of Applied Science Degree, College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID 1977
Majored in Welding, specialized in heliarc and pipe fitting
Certified low-high welder in state of Idaho
University of Texas at Arlington, Texas – Class D water license certified 1986
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Worked over 15 years as maintenance mechanic in various commercial settings. Five years
of mining experience as a shift mechanic. Over 25+ years of experience as a welder in
various capacities. Extensive experience with all sorts of equipment such as conveyors,
gearboxes, pumps, augers, compressors, boilers, presses, mixers, rollers, and hydraulic
systems and some electrical and diesel repair. Experience in pivots and irrigation systems.
Five years of experience in meter reading for both electrical and water.
EMPLOYMENT:
Bob’s Pivot Service Paul, ID May 2009 to July 2010
Pivot Installer
Installed and repaired pivots for irrigation systems.
Pegasus Gold Jefferson City, MT August 2007 to May 2009
Welder/ Mechanic
Preventive Maintenance on mining equipment and welded equipment as needed.
R.E. Darling, Inc. Tucson, AZ January 2003 to June 2007
Senior Maintenance Mechanic
Responsible for daily maintenance on all presses, mixers, rollers, air compressors, and
hydraulic systems in addition to maintaining and repairing of plant boilers.
Land-O-Lakes Twin Falls, ID May 1992 to January 2003
Maintenance Supervisor
Supervised repair and maintenance of all gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, augers,
compressors, boiler, and all other equipment in the livestock feed mill. Responsible for
repair of large trucks and all of the fabrication in the plant.
Rangen Inc. Buhl, ID January 1990 to May 1992
Maintenance Mechanic/ Welder
Maintained and repaired all equipment at the feed mill including welding and mechanical
repairs.
Mame Contracting Grand Gorge, NY November 1987 to January 1990
Mechanic/ Welder
Responsible for repairs, welding, and all mechanical repairs of construction equipment.
Holigan Development Dallas, TX Dec. 1984 to November 1987
Mobile Home Park Manager
Landscaped and maintained all mobile park property. Duties included rent collections,
policy enforcement, electric meter reading, and acquiring well water samples in addition to
swimming pool maintenance.
F.M.C. Green River, WY January 1980 to December
1984
Mine Shift Mechanic
Worked in underground mine performing preventative maintenance of all mining
equipment including conveyors, electrical, and diesel repair.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST