Clayton Wefenstette
Canton,IL
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Weld Technician
Rivian
Bloomington, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Utilized aluminum, steel, and various metals to fabricate components for production requirements.
- Repaired broken parts using gas tungsten arc welding process.
- Reported non-conforming materials to management and worked with supervisors to correct production issues.
- Used power tools to remove imperfections in metals before welding and after joining.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on welding equipment by checking current settings, cleaning nozzles and replacing worn parts as needed.
- Fabricated components from drawings or blueprints using a variety of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW.
Medical Supply Technician
Transitions Hospice Care
PEORIA , IL
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Examined and confirmed invoices and purchase requests to maintain accuracy.
- Loaded vehicles, balanced loads, and secured items against loss or damage during transportation.
- Maintained accurate records of each delivery, including any special instructions given by the customer.
- Managed customer complaints effectively and professionally as needed.
Fabrication Welder
Central Manufacturing
Groveland, IL
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Trimmed, shaped, and beveled metal and structural materials to ensure precise dimensions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Laborer
Keets Custom Construction
Canton, IL
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Assisted in the installation of windows, doors, flooring, siding, roofing, and drywall.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Operated power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, sanders.
Welder
Komatsu
Peoria, IL
11.2011 - 06.2014
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canton High School
Canton, IL05-1992
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- SMAW welding
- Blueprint reading
- Metal fabrication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Oxy-fuel welding
- Cutting Machinery Usage
- Air carbon arc gouging
- Continuous improvement
- Structural welding
- Aluminum welding
Timeline
Weld Technician
Rivian
07.2022 - Current
Medical Supply Technician
Transitions Hospice Care
06.2021 - 07.2022
Fabrication Welder
Central Manufacturing
05.2018 - 07.2021
Laborer
Keets Custom Construction
06.2014 - 05.2018
Welder
Komatsu
11.2011 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Canton High School