Nicholas Zelk

Independence, MO *****

816-***-****

adr87l@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Helpful, patient and reliable, works steadily and consistently. Respectful of established processes standards and policies, that will work well with those standards to ensure repeated successes and high quality results. Having the patience and tolerance required for routine work and can be relied on to do such work consistently and in a relaxed manner. I prefer having and following a well found out process to ensure success. Hobbies

Reading DIY/How-to books, cooking, wrenching on cars, Bicycling, outdoor activities - Camping, fishing & hiking. Build. Repair & maintaince work as need. Experimental projects - everything from electrical, wood, metal - foods

Skills

● Brakes and Shears Operation

● Torch Selection

● Workpiece Measurements

● Welding Techniques

● Power Tools Operation

● Critical Thinking

● Vertical Welding

● Stainless Steel Metal Welding

● Cast Iron Metal Welding

● Flat Welding Position

● Attention to Detail

● Decision Making

● Surface Material Preparation

● Time Management

● Straightedge Measurements

● Hand and Power Tool Operation

● Solder Application

● Jig Fabrication

● TIG Welding

● Precision Measurement

● Gas Metal Arc Welding

● Job Orders

Experience

July 2019 - January 2020

Maxwell Trailers - Mexico, MO

Fabrication Welder

● Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.

● Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.

● Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.

● Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.

● Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies. April 2018 - January 2019

Fluid Power Support - Mexico, MO

Parts Handler

● Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.

● Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.

● Generated accurate work orders, bills of lading and shipping orders to manage accurate routing of materials.

● Prepared shipments for postage through careful packing, sealing and labeling of materials.

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April 2015 - February 2016

Spartan Light Metals - Mexico, Mo.

Die Cast Machine Operator/M&A Consultant

● Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.

● Completed visual and manual inspections of components and products to verify quality and compliance with tolerances.

● Sorted and organized parts to keep work spaces neat and productive.

● Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.

● Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.

● Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.

● Removed cured products from molds and inspected each to identify defects and assign grades.

December 2010 - September 2014

Kelitech Engineering - Irvine, CA

Fabrication Welder/Electrician Helper

● Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.

● Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.

● Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.

● Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.

● Put in new new electrical components, fixtures and motors.

● Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks.

● Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.

● Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.

Education and Training

1994-1998

Aliso Niguel High School - Aliso Viejo, CA

High School Diploma

2008 -

Saddleback community College - mission Viejo, CA.

Culinary Arts

2004

Santiago Canyon College - Orange, CA

Certificates - Basic & Intermediate Welding

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