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Dylan Burkett

Charleston,MO

Summary

Dynamic welding professional with extensive experience at Rough Country, excelling in quality control and team training. Ready to excel in a leadership role with focus on results-driven performance. Proven ability to streamline operations and foster team collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting changing demands while maintaining high standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Kelpro
06.2025 - Current
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Rough Country
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Established clear lines of responsibility among staff members by clearly defining roles and expectations, resulting in increased accountability and performance.
  • Collaborated with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives aimed at bolstering company growth and profitability.
  • Supervised daily packaging operations to ensure compliance with quality standards and production schedules.
  • Supported new employees with training in proper stripping, packaging, inventory management, and cleaning.
  • Used pallet jacks to safely move 50+ pounds of product and materials.
  • Trained new employees on company protocols, safety procedures, and equipment operation, increasing overall team productivity.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative packaging solutions that met client needs and expectations.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in data entry tasks, resulting in improved overall data quality.
  • Processed requests for service from internal and external customers.
  • Reacted calmly during times of highly stressed or emergency situations.

Welder

Rough Country
07.2020 - 06.2025
  • Operated welding equipment to fuse metal components accurately.
  • Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
  • Led team training sessions, boosting overall skill levels with advanced welding techniques.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.

Team Lead

NSK Steering Systems
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.

Education

Dyer County Highschool
Newbern

Skills

  • Welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Equipment operation
  • Blueprint reading
  • Wire feed machines
  • Brake press operation
  • Time management
  • Inspection protocols
  • OSHA compliance
  • Welding safety
  • Weld tacking
  • Welding inspection
  • Surface grinding
  • Data Worksheets

Timeline

Welder

Kelpro
06.2025 - Current

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Rough Country
08.2023 - 06.2025

Welder

Rough Country
07.2020 - 06.2025

Team Lead

NSK Steering Systems
08.2018 - 07.2020

Dyer County Highschool

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