David Kahler
Kalamazoo
Summary
Talented fabrication welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivered high quality products. Excellent attention to detail reduced waste and resulted in increased efficiency. Operated machinery, including to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator
AbsolutAire/Modine
Kalamazoo
04.2024 - Current
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
Kalamazoo, MI06-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technologies
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal fabrication
- Welding techniques
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Torch cutting
- Stainless steel welding
- Stick welding
- TIG welding
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- MIG welding
- Power tool safety
- Flux core arc welding
- Grinding and finishing
- Overhead crane operation
- Aluminum welding
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
AbsolutAire/Modine
04.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technologies
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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