Kenneth Davis

Lead Mig Welder and Fabricator

South Bend, IN 46615

adrouc@r.postjobfree.com

+1-574-***-****

To secure a position in a welding fabrication oriented environment that will allow opportunities to grow. Obtain a leadership role with an excellent company that promotes and recognizes employee advancement. I will build with a company willing to appreciate their employee's hard work and dedication.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Leadman Welder

Maron Products - South Bend, IN

August 2019 to July 2022

• Lead Welder that conducts the training of new employees to be qualified to produce military grade subframes that increases the profits and continuous improvement of the company

• mig weld steel parts critical for the safety of semi trailer trucks that includes brakes,suspension,and large weldments

• Mig weld aluminum parts for various pontoon products

• Blueprint reading to contribute to the quality standards of parts with low to no tolerances

• Building Jigs for customized products designed for certain customers unique needs of service

• Led a welding group with enthusiasm and motivation to Proform at a higher level daily

• Single pass steel welding to create 3/16, 1/4in, and 3/8in welds

• Muti- pass welding on 1/2in to 2 in steel to create 5/8in and 1/2in size welds to insure strength of products

• Made sure all work was properly prepared to meet quality standards of the Military Armed service vehicles

• A leader that always goes extra mile to help out others to ensure we maintain and promote profits with extensive contracts for the company

Mig Welder and Fabricator

Edgewater Automation - Buchanan, MI

June 2018 to July 2019

• Mig weld steel using various fixtures for custom robotics

• Mig weld aluminum parts

• Use blueprints to build accurate products

• Debor parts for smooth finish

• Sandblast finish on stainless and steel parts

• Tap drill holes on certain parts

• Tumble parts for finish

• Passivate stainless steel parts

Mig Welder and fabricator

Lippert Components Inc - Goshen, IN

January 2017 to May 2018

• Weld steel to form RV chassis

• Use blueprints to build accurate products

• Mig and stick welding to repair mistakes

• Expert gap welder

• Certified welder

Stamping Press Operator/CNC Mill Operator

Tenneco Automotive - Elkhart, IN

April 2016 to December 2016

Operated stamping press

● Inspected 100% of parts produced

● Load and unloaded press

● Safely stacked finished parts into crates

● Operated CNC mill

Tube Mill Operator/Brake Press Operator

Flexco Products - Elkhart, IN

April 2016 to November 2016

• Operated tube mill

• Set up tube mill

• Performed change overs on tube mill

• Operated brake press

• Operated robotic welder

• Mig and tig welding

• Operated comm comm lift

Utility Operator

Sapa Extrusions North America - North Liberty, IN

May 2014 to March 2016

• Operate press for the extrusion of metal

• Operate saw for the cutting of extruded metal

• Operate the metal stretcher for the stretching of extruded metal

• Operate forklift to load and unload the press

• Operate forklift to unload scrap metal onto scrap trailers Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Driver

Tescom - South Bend, IN

April 2013 to February 2015

• Box Truck local P&D Driver

• Unpacked and examined incoming shipments, rejected damaged items, recorded shortages, and corresponded with shipper to rectify damages and shortages

• Performed daily duties under postal supervision

• Verified and kept records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepared items for shipment daily

• Used Oracle program to receive in shipments daily

• Used Ups world ship and FedEx shipping programs to insure quality shipments

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Machine Operator/Tech

Namemaker - Indianapolis, IN

March 2011 to March 2013

Operating hot stamp press while maintaining ink levels

● Load and unload materials for press

● Customized plates used for printing

Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Driver

Knights Steel - Indianapolis, IN

December 2008 to February 2011

• Box Truck local P&D Driver

• Unpacked and examined incoming shipments, rejected damaged items, record shortages, and corresponded with shipper to rectify damages and shortages

• Performed daily duties under postal supervision

• Verified and kept records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepared items for shipments Machine Operator/Quality Control

Scientific Games - Indianapolis, IN

September 2006 to November 2008

• Operating printing press while maintaining ink levels and viscosity

• Load and unload materials for press

• Quality control of every product produced

• Experienced in verifying production logs or products in production Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Airborne Express - Indianapolis, IN

July 2004 to August 2006

• Unpacked and examined incoming shipments, rejected damaged items, recorded shortages, and corresponded with shipper to rectify damages and shortages

• Performed daily duties under postal supervision

• Verified and kept records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepared items for shipment Education

High school or equivalent

Some college in Electronics and computer technology Ivy Tech Community College - South Bend, IN

Skills

• Steel Mig Welder (7 years)

• Blueprint Reading (5 years)

• Management (6 years)

• Aluminum Mig Welder (5 years)

• Maintenance (3 years)

• Cleaning (10+ years)

• Painting (2 years)

• Housekeeping (10+ years)

• CNC (8 years)

• Calipers (10+ years)

• Micrometer (10+ years)

• Press Brake Machine (3 years)

• Stamping Press (3 years)

• Manufacturing (10+ years)

• Quality Inspection (10+ years)

• Order Picker (6 years)

• Fabrication (7 years)

• SolidWorks (4 years)

• CNC Milling Machine (7 years)

• Forklift (10+ years)

• Suspension (4 years)

• Brake Repair (4 years)

• CNC Lathe (3 years)

• Delivery driver experience (5 years)

• Transportation Driving (5 years)

Certifications and Licenses

Welding Certification

Present

Vincennes University Welding Certificate

Certified Welding Inspector

Present

Additional Information

• Certified Mig steel Welder

• Aluminum Mig Welder

• Team leading Welder in manufacturing and production environment

• Five years of machine operating and manufacturing experience.

• Peer certified in leadership and education for all levels of employment

• Outstanding human relations.

• Highly effective written and oral skills

• Team player with strong sense of motivation and responsive decision making skills

• Box Truck local P&D Driver

• Certified sit-down and stand-up forklift

• Certified cherry picker and reach truck

• Qualified to use Oracle receiving program

• Qualified to use Ups world ship for national and international shipping

• Qualified to use FedEx for national and international shipping

• Qualified to use micrometers, calipers, and indicators

• Trained and certified in quality control

• Managed a group of up to six people

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