Jason Weddle
Liberty,KY
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in welding and technical education, notably at Ky Tech. Excelled in enhancing student engagement and welding proficiency, demonstrating adaptability and effective communication. Achieved significant improvements in production efficiency at Hendrickson Trailer Suspensions, underlining a commitment to goal setting and gas metal arc welding.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Instructor
Ky Office of Career and Techinical Education
09.2014 - Current
- Implemented new curricula and continuously improved industry practices during day-to-day management.
- Used various teaching methods to decrease learning gaps and increase student motivation for long-term educational success.
- Trained students on various welding tasks and used diverse instructional methods to increase identifying and long-term educational success.
Production Line Supervisor
Hendrickson Trailer Suspensions
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Casey Co. Road Department
04.2008 - 12.2011
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Currently have Class A CDL
Welder/Assistant Field Forman
Caldwell Tanks
11.1999 - 07.2007
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Education
Associate of Science - Career And Technical Education
Eastern Ky University
Richmond, KY08-2021
High School Diploma -
Casey County High Schol
Liberty, KY05-1999
Skills
- Learning management systems
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Goal setting
- Computer proficiency
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding inspection
- Student engagement
- Non-destructive testing
- Adaptability
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Welding Instructor
Ky Office of Career and Techinical Education
09.2014 - Current
Production Line Supervisor
Hendrickson Trailer Suspensions
01.2012 - 08.2014
Heavy Equipment Operator
Casey Co. Road Department
04.2008 - 12.2011
Welder/Assistant Field Forman
Caldwell Tanks
11.1999 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Career And Technical Education
Eastern Ky University
High School Diploma -
Casey County High Schol
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