Duke Kurtis
Sioux Falls
Summary
Dynamic aluminum welder with extensive experience at Alcom, skilled in MIG and TIG welding. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and ensure quality, enhancing team collaboration and workplace safety. Recognized for attention to detail and effective communication, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Fast hands-on learner with the potential to grow and adapt as needed.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aluminum Welder
Alcom
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to complete aluminum fabrication projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections of welded components for structural integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines effectively.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance welding skills and knowledge.
- Championed a positive work culture through active participation in team-building activities, leading to increased camaraderie among colleagues.
- Maintained a clean work area to facilitate efficient workflow while adhering to established health and safety regulations.
- May operate a forklift to move materials and supplies.
Structural Welder
Harvard Intergrations
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Follow customer specifications and engineering drawings, gather required materials, lay-out, assemble and weld base or enclosure. Set up equipment and weld parts together using MIG, gas welding and any combination of arc welding processes.
- Install specialized parts and components on enclosures, which may include insulation, Z-bar, doors, hinges, brackets using cutting, welding and grinding tools.
- Install specialized parts and components on bases, which may include structural steel, flat and formed sheet metal / plate, lift and lugs.
- Examine weld for appropriate size, quality and precision.
- Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and rewelding as needed.
- Operate crane or other lifting equipment to move and position base or other enclosure components to complete work on all areas of the enclosure.
- Work with engineering staff to clarify information and obtain design changes as needed.
- May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling as needed.
- May operate a forklift to move materials and supplies.
- Follow all established quality guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Follow established safety guidelines.
- Perform additional duties as requested.
Welder
Metal Craft Industries
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Weld components in flat or vertical positions
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configuration and positions for welding
- Monitor the fitting, burning processes to avoid overheating parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required
- Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or splatter, using hand scrapers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Maintained safety protocols while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Enhanced weld quality by utilizing MIG welding techniques for various metal types and thicknesses.
- Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring, and other techniques.
- Achieved high-quality finishes with expert grinding and polishing skills, enhancing the appearance of final products.
Welder/Saw Machine Operator
SpecSys Inc
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Operated MIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components with precision.
- Lay out, position/align, and secure part/assemblies prior to assembly using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
- Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or template to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required
- Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
- Operated cranes to lift, move, and position materials safely on construction sites.
- Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines or dimensions and tolerances
- Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data
- Set blade tension heights, and angles to perform prescribed cuts
- Turn valves to start flow of coolant against cutting areas
- Clean and lubricate machines
- Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
Education
GED -
Joe Foss High School
Sioux Falls, SDSkills
- Plasma cutting
- Overhead crane operation
- Welding wire feeding
- Blueprint analysis
- Teamwork
- Grinding skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Machine operation
- Effective communication
- Hand and power tool operation
- Fast hands-on learner
- Forklift experience
- Material handling
- Workplace safety
Timeline
Aluminum Welder
Alcom
01.2023 - 08.2023
Structural Welder
Harvard Intergrations
01.2019 - 09.2019
Welder
Metal Craft Industries
08.2018 - 10.2018
Welder/Saw Machine Operator
SpecSys Inc
04.2018 - 06.2018
GED -
Joe Foss High School