Casaundra Kessler
East Peoria,IL
Summary
Skilled Welder with a robust background at BTD Manufacturing, where I enhanced welding quality and safety. Leveraged expertise in fabrication and critical thinking to mentor junior welders and troubleshoot technical issues, significantly minimizing project downtime. Adept in blueprint reading and welding techniques, I consistently delivered precision work, meeting stringent specifications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
BTD Manufacturing
08.2013 - Current
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Critical thinking
- Steel fabrication
- Equipment operation
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Personal protective equipment
- Wire feed machines
- Welding safety
- AWS certified
- Product welding
- Measurement tools
Timeline
Welder
BTD Manufacturing
08.2013 - Current
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