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David Strehlow

Hubertus,WI

Summary

I have welded in factories since I was 16 years old. I have a strong building background. I love to see the finished product and know that it is something that I am proud to have had a hand in making!!

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembly Line Worker

John Deere
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
  • Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
  • Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
  • Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
  • Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.

Sales Associate

Millennium Technologies LLC
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.

Welder/Fabricator

Derco Mfg.
04.2007 - 05.2020
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Horicon High School
Horicon, WI
05.1993

Skills

  • Component Installations
  • Operational Data Documentation
  • Distribution Support
  • Power Wrenching
  • Aligning Parts
  • Performance Assessment
  • Product Specifications Determination
  • Final Product Testing
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Personnel Records
  • Assembly Team Supervision
  • Production Equipment Assessment
  • Safe Operations Management
  • Work Area Cleaning
  • Materials Requirements Determination
  • Hand Saw
  • Checking Tolerances
  • Process Compliance
  • Blueprints and Diagrams
  • Checking Product Quality
  • Electronic Equipment Assembly
  • Work Order Review
  • Lean Manufacturing Processes
  • Product and Parts Inspection
  • Band Saws
  • Vernier Calipers
  • Duty Assignments
  • Finishing Knowledge
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Providing Feedback
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Managing Time
  • Tool Use and Repair
  • Data Collections
  • Dial Indicators
  • Sequence Planning
  • Hydraulic Press
  • Removing Parts
  • Completing Quality Inspections
  • Item Transportation
  • Assembly Wiring
  • Worker Instruction
  • Shipment Procedures
  • Time and Cost Determination
  • Socket Wrenches
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Wrench and Torque Driver Operation
  • Error Spotting
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Pressure Testing
  • QA

Timeline

Assembly Line Worker

John Deere
08.2020 - 05.2021

Sales Associate

Millennium Technologies LLC
06.2020 - 09.2020

Welder/Fabricator

Derco Mfg.
04.2007 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Horicon High School

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