Daniel J. Schafer
Hancock,WI
Summary
Adaptable tradesperson skilled in MIG welding and equipment operation. Known for strong attention to detail and critical thinking, consistently delivering quality work and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Crew Forestry Worker & Warehouse Worker
State of Wisconsin BRCC , MCC, & JBCC
Black River Falls, Lake Tomahawk, & Waupun, WI
11.2023 - 04.2026
- Operated chainsaws and hand tools for tree removal and maintenance tasks.
- Filled Orders and stocked shelves at warehouse.
Independent Contractor
Self
Hancock, WI
11.2017 - 01.2020
Performed light auto and equipment repair, hauled salvage, and small home remodeling projects.
MIG Welder/Fabrication Welder
Mayville Engineering Company
Wautoma, WI
09.2012 - 10.2017
- Operated MIG welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication of parts.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding machinery to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow reduce production downtime.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
- Mentor training new employees
- Forklift operator
Machine Operator
Seneca Foods Corp
Coloma, WI
06.2009 - 09.2012
Operated vegetable harvesters including combines and tractor with dump cart.
Welder
Full Spectrum Welding
Wautoma, WI
10.2008 - 12.2008
Production welder for outdoor wood burners until employer went out of business.
Machine Operator
Seneca Foods Corp
Coloma, WI
04.2008 - 10.2008
Vegetable harvester operator for corn, peas, and green beans.
Welder
Steel King Industries Inc.
Stevens Point, WI
11.2006 - 10.2007
Production welding and fork lift operator.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tri-County High School
Plainfield, WISkills
- Tree identification
- Chainsaw operation
- Power tools
- Welding safety procedures
- Welding procedure specifications
- Vertical welding
- Work area cleaning
- Horizontal welding
- Flat position welding
- Blueprint reading
- Proper torch angles
- Voltage adjustment
- Hand tool use
- Flux core welding
- Safety awareness
- Personal protective equipment
- Power tool use
- Machinery inspection
- Material selection
- Welder troubleshooting
- Preheating techniques
- Wire feed speed control
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Welding technique mastery
- Safety procedures
- Surface preparation
- Axial spray transfer
- Pulse MIG welding
- Flux core expertise
- Heat input calculation
- Fillet welds
- Quality control inspection
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Shielding gas selection
- Short circuit transfer
- Weld defect identification
- Metal cutting techniques
- Gas flow regulation
- Spatter reduction
- Weld repair techniques
- Groove welds
- Spray transfer
- Schematics
- Overhead welding
- Production welding
- MIG welding expertise
- Welding inspection
- Feed rate management
- Fabrication
- MIG welding
- Decision-making
- Hand and power tool operation
- Equipment selection
- Welding
- Arc welding
- Measurements and calculations
- Shielded metal arc equipment
- Structural welding
- Parts cleaning and degreasing
- Portable grinders
- Fire suppression methods
- Critical thinking
- Assembly planning
- Wire feed machines
- Parts assembly
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Surface grinding
- Welding techniques
- Welding chart specifications compliance
- Blueprints analysis
- Cast iron metal welding
Timeline
Project Crew Forestry Worker & Warehouse Worker
State of Wisconsin BRCC , MCC, & JBCC
11.2023 - 04.2026
Independent Contractor
Self
11.2017 - 01.2020
MIG Welder/Fabrication Welder
Mayville Engineering Company
09.2012 - 10.2017
Machine Operator
Seneca Foods Corp
06.2009 - 09.2012
Welder
Full Spectrum Welding
10.2008 - 12.2008
Machine Operator
Seneca Foods Corp
04.2008 - 10.2008
Welder
Steel King Industries Inc.
11.2006 - 10.2007
High School Diploma -
Tri-County High School
Go to person for special project like John Deere or Case parts with MEC. Trainer for new welders.
I was chosen for special projects producing John Deere or Case parts while working for Mayville Engineering Co. My manager assigned me to other locations like Mayville, WI or Michigan plant to assist those locations with my expertise in this area.