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Dakota Bowlds

Greenville,KY

Summary

Experienced welder with a strong foundation in fabrication techniques and equipment maintenance. Skilled in collaborating with teams to enhance production efficiency and ensure adherence to safety standards.

Overview

1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Dynamic Plant Services
Madisonville, Kentucky
04.2024 - Current
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and Stick welding techniques.
  • Configured welding machines for specific projects to ensure optimal performance.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Worked with team members to enhance production workflows and reduce downtime.
  • Adhered to safety protocols through effective machine guarding and lockout/tagout practices.

Underground Coal Miner

Muhlenberg County Coal
Central City, Kentucky
06.2018 - 04.2024
  • Executed repairs, replacements, and general maintenance on mining equipment to maintain functionality and safety standards.
  • Ensured safe machine operation in fast-paced environment, reducing risk of accidents.
  • Replaced worn cutting tools on machinery to ensure efficient operation.
  • Coordinated with team member to efficiently complete daily mining tasks, enhancing workflow.

Welder

Metal Works 360
Beechmont, Kentucky
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Executed welding techniques across various positions to ensure structural integrity of components.
  • Configured and secured parts through clamping, bolting, tack-welding, and heat-bending to meet project specifications.

Production Team Member

Metalsa
Owensboro, KY
06.2016 - 11.2017
  • Trained new operators on machinery use and safety procedures.
  • Operated machinery to maintain production efficiency and safety standards.
  • Document daily production details such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Heritage Park High School
Owensboro, KY
05-2016

Skills

  • MIG welding
  • Stick welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Fabrication techniques
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • OSHA 10

Timeline

Welder

Dynamic Plant Services
04.2024 - Current

Underground Coal Miner

Muhlenberg County Coal
06.2018 - 04.2024

Welder

Metal Works 360
11.2017 - 06.2018

Production Team Member

Metalsa
06.2016 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Heritage Park High School
Dakota Bowlds