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Brandon Kester

Santaquin,UT

Summary

Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces. Seasoned Welder with [Number] years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder

UIS
Lindon, UT
03.2016 - Current
  • Fabricate parts using shearing, punching, forming and rolling machines.
  • Fabricate and assemble structural steel components such as columns, beams, girders, trusses, stairs, lintels, metal decking and reinforcing bars.
  • Fabricate and assemble metal components using hand tools.
  • Measured dimensions accurately using calipers or rulers in order to fabricate necessary parts.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Welder

Powder River
Provo, UT
02.2012 - 12.2015
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.

Welder

Liberty Safes
Payson, UT
04.2008 - 02.2012
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tintic High School
Eureka, UT
05-1997

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics

Emission Technician
UVU

Skills

  • Stick Welding
  • Welding
  • Flat Welding
  • Orbital Welding
  • Horizontal Welding
  • Welding Symbols
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Torch cutting
  • Fabrication
  • Vertical Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • First Aid Training
  • Forklift Operation

Certification

  • CWB Welder Qualification

Timeline

Welder

UIS
03.2016 - Current

Welder

Powder River
02.2012 - 12.2015

Welder

Liberty Safes
04.2008 - 02.2012

High School Diploma -

Tintic High School

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics

Emission Technician
Brandon Kester