Daniel Kraus
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. 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.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Entech
Simi Valley, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
Welder
Endoscopic Technology
Westlake Village, CA
02.2018 - 05.2024
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Phillips Plywood
Van Nuys, CA
03.1999 - 09.2012
- Operated Class A tractor-trailer trucks to transport goods over long distances.
- Filled out driver logbook according to DOT regulations.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems for route optimization.
- Ensured timely delivery of shipments by following prescribed routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Provided courteous service to customers during pickups and deliveries.
Machine Operator
US Ecology
Robstown, TX
06.2010 - 01.2011
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
Welder
Waste Managment
02.2007 - 05.2010
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Forklift Operator/Truck Driver
Cal-Fab Systems
Adelanto, CA
11.2007 - 01.2009
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Assembly Worker
Soil Therm
Agoura Hills, CA
01.2003 - 10.2007
- Attached labels, tags or other identification markers onto completed assemblies.
- Collaborated with other team members to complete projects in an efficient manner.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while operating machinery.
Education
Associate of Science - EMT
Ventura College
Ventura, CA01-2006
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding
- Structural welding
- Equipment Operation
- Welding safety
- Orbital Welding
- Customer Relations
- Safe Driving Practices
- GPS Navigation
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Route planning expertise
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Load securement knowledge
- Safe Driving
- Load security
- Route Management
Certification
- CDL CLASS A DRIVER
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Welder
Entech
04.2022 - Current
Welder
Endoscopic Technology
02.2018 - 05.2024
Machine Operator
US Ecology
06.2010 - 01.2011
Forklift Operator/Truck Driver
Cal-Fab Systems
11.2007 - 01.2009
Welder
Waste Managment
02.2007 - 05.2010
Assembly Worker
Soil Therm
01.2003 - 10.2007
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Phillips Plywood
03.1999 - 09.2012
Associate of Science - EMT
Ventura College
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