Brady Burkes
Archer,FL
Summary
Skilled Welding Fabricator and Small Engine Mechanic with a proven track record at Texas Trailers and Rural King, demonstrating exceptional welding techniques and customer service excellence. Mastered MIG and TIG welding, alongside engine diagnostics and repair, ensuring over 90% customer satisfaction. Exhibits strong problem-solving abilities and dedication to quality craftsmanship.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Fabricator
Texas Trailers
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
- Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
- Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals.
- Maintained superior craftsmanship standards while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Small Engine Mechanic
Rural King
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing routine maintenance on lawn mowers, snow blowers, and other small machinery.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by demonstrating a strong work ethic and dedication to customer satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing concerns and answering technical questions regarding equipment maintenance and operation.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills when faced with unusual problems or challenges during repairs, ensuring optimal solutions were put into action.
- Dismantled engines using hand tools and examined parts for defects.
- Removed, disassembled, inspected and completely renewed engines to perform complete equipment overhauls.
- Expanded client base through word-of-mouth recommendations due to exceptional service quality.
- Delivered high-quality repair service, ensuring customer loyalty and repeat business.
- Listed work performed on each unit in order to properly invoice customers.
- Changed out parts, fixed systems and refurbished elements to complete repairs on different types of small engines.
Welder
Vac-Con
08.2000 - 02.2009
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Education
Diploma - Welding
Palatka High School
Palatka, FL06.2000
Skills
- Torch cutting
- Grinding and Finishing
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Plasma Arc Cutting
- Welding Equipment Maintenance
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Welding Symbols Interpretation
- MIG welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprints
- Production
- Shop drawings
- Component Assembly
- Job orders
- Defect Repair
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Engine diagnostics
- Power Tool Operation
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Carburetor repair
- Customer Relations
- Ignition system troubleshooting
- Fuel System Maintenance
- Equipment Assembly
- Equipment Inspection
- Machine Assembly
- Mower repair
- Two-Stroke Engine Repair
- Engine rebuilding
- Four-Stroke Engine Repair
- Work order documentation
- Customer Service
- Equipment reassembly
- Multitasking Abilities
- Parts Replacement
- Engine repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Active Listening
- Parts Ordering
- Equipment repair skills
- Self Motivation
- Parts Installation
Certification
Stihl silver certified
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
Texas Trailers
07.2023 - 08.2024
Small Engine Mechanic
Rural King
06.2017 - 06.2023
Welder
Vac-Con
08.2000 - 02.2009
Diploma - Welding
Palatka High School
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