Nick Takala
General Tradesman - Industrial
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
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A young father looking to build a career in whatever industry will take me. Proven sales record, a desire to learn, and many strengths amongst the trades. Open to any and all opportunities.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Welder/Fabricator
Trident Maritime Systems - Ontonagon, MI
June 2022 to Present
Fitting and welding of various parts belonging to aircraft carriers as well as submarines. All welding done to AWS/MIL standard.
Welder/Supervisor
Smith Castings - Kingsford, MI
July 2021 to Present
Arcing and Welding on a variety of metal types. Ranging from Grey Iron and Stainless Steel, to low and high carbon steels.
Marketing and Sales Manager
Liberty Auto Sales - Iron Mountain, MI
December 2017 to Present
Social Media marketing across all platforms on behalf of a small, locally owned car dealership and repair shop. Managing inventory, sales, and records of all vehicles sales. Reaching out, as well as responding to interested prospective customers for both businesses. Lubrication Technician - Maintenance Group
PROJECT SERVICE INC - Quinnesec, MI
May 2021 to July 2021
Inspecting and lubricating all vital machinery necessary to mill operations in the wood yard as well as the Coating and Additives sections of the mill.
Welder/Fitter/Fabricator
Load Master - Norway, MI
July 2019 to December 2019
Welding and fabrication of the bodies and parts for refuse trucks. Welder/Fabricator/Supervisor
Miller Products - Iron Mountain, MI
February 2019 to June 2019
fabrication of crush cages used in electrical construction as well as other contract jobs and side projects. Welder
Smith Castings LLC - Kingsford, MI
November 2018 to February 2019
Welding and fabricating the flaws in fresh castings. Maintenance
Maintenance Technician
Smith Castings LLC - Kingsford, MI
November 2018 to January 2019
Kingsford, MI
November 2018 to January 2019
Diagnosing and repairing equipment on sight. Ranging from heavy equipment to specialty tools Mechanic
Full Service Auto Mechanic/Assistant Manager
Arcand Service Center - Iron Mountain, MI
December 2017 to November 2018
Full service automotive repair, as well as various management tasks including scheduling, ordering of parts and inventory, and billing out customers.
Mechanic
Badger Auto Repair - Niagara, WI
October 2017 to December 2017
full service auto tech
Tire Technician
Iron Mountain - Iron Mountain, MI
March 2017 to October 2017
Mounting and dismounting tires. Assisting in sales. Patching/Repairing of tires. Education
Associate's degree in Automotive Technology
Gogebic Community College - Ironwood, MI
August 2015 to December 2016
High school diploma or GED in General Studies
Ontonagon Area Jr/Sr High School - Ontonagon, MI
August 2011 to May 2015
Skills
• Automotive Repair
• Brake Repair
• Fabrication
• Mechanic Experience
• Oil Change
• Suspension
• Welding
• Basic Math
• Computer Skills
• Welding
• Blueprint Reading
• Facilities Maintenance
• Equipment Repair
• Plasma Cutting
• Automotive Diagnostics
• Electrical Experience
• Hydraulics
• Alignment
• Service Technician Experience
• Computer literacy
• Mechanical knowledge
• Forklift
• Manufacturing
• Communication skills
• Heavy lifting
• Handyman
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Forklift Operator
Present
Multiple forklift certifications from different employers. Driver's License
Welding Certification
Assessments
Analyzing data — Highly Proficient
January 2021
Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data Full results: Highly Proficient
Marketing — Highly Proficient
January 2020
Understanding a target audience and how to best communicate with them Full results: Highly Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Highly Proficient
January 2020
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Highly Proficient
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient June 2021
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
October 2020
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
First aid — Proficient
April 2021
Treating common medical emergencies
Full results: Proficient
Written communication — Familiar
October 2020
Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity Full results: Familiar
Basic mechanical knowledge — Highly Proficient
July 2021
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Highly Proficient
Warehouse associate — Proficient
June 2021
Assesses the tendencies that are important for success in warehouse roles Full results: Proficient
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