Gene Vokolek
Hurley,WI
Summary
CDL and Counterbalance CI 1/4/5 & Rough Terrain CI 7 Forklift Operator certified professional welder with twelve years of experience in SMAW, GMAW, TIG, and MIG welding, oxy-acetylene cutting and torching, plasma cutting, as well as drill press and hydraulic press operation. Proficient in blueprint reading and diagrams. Seeking a role as Material Handler In-Charge with Xcel Energy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
KBK Services Inc.
Ashland, WI
01.2016 - Current
- Lay out, fit, and fabricate various metal components such as beams, platforms, and waterlines
- Measure, fit, and weld pipe and ductwork
- Interpret design by accurately taking/reading measurements to plan and layout welding procedures
- Assert quality work by inspecting welding surfaces and structures to identify and remediate flaws
- Coach and mentor apprentice welders, resulting in greater productivity and efficiency
- Run and operate skid steer and mini excavator
- Rebuilt 330 Excavator bucket
- Basic maintenance and repair of heavy equipment
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and guidelines for safe handling of heating equipment and metals
- Completed welding of 8", 10" and 12" chiller lines for Eau Claire Tower Dormitories
- Ran gas lines and welded humidification system at Memorial Medical Center
- TIG welded waterlines at UW-Riverfalls campus
Welder/Fabricator
Ashland Industries
Ashland, WI
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Production Welding
- Achievements/Tasks
- Contact: Greg Martinsen
Assembly
Ironwood Plastics
Ironwood, MI
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Worked on injection molding machines
- Assembly and productivity
- Achievements/Tasks
- Contact: Joseph Manzanares
Education
Welding -
Gogebic Community College
Ironwood, MI05.2014
Skills
- Pipe Welding
- MIG Welding & TIG Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Metal Fabrication
- Industrial Welding
- Cabinetry
- Equipment operation
Certification
- AWS Welding Certificate (2014-05 - Present)
- Counter Balance CI 1/4/5 & Rough Terrain CI 7 Forklift Operator Certification (2023-03 - Present)
- 10-OSHA Certification (2020-01 - Present)
- STICCS: Focus Four Hazard Certification (2020-01 - Present)
- Commercial Driver's License (03/25/2025)
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
KBK Services Inc.
01.2016 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Ashland Industries
08.2014 - 01.2016
Assembly
Ironwood Plastics
05.2014 - 08.2014
Welding -
Gogebic Community College