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Joseph Genzler

Woodbine

Summary

Hard-working, dependable very intimate about being on time always willing to work extra hours if needed. I’m the type of person if you’re early I’m earlier. If I don’t know how to do something I will learn. I’m very fast learner.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Welder fabricator

Astec industries
Blair
08.2017 - 11.2023
  • Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication.
  • Inspected welds for quality and compliance with specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
  • Assisted in training new welders on proper techniques and procedures.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the welding department.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.

Grain Elevator Operator

Harold terminal
Harrold
04.2009 - 08.2011
  • Performed daily maintenance on the grain elevator including cleaning and lubrication of parts.
  • Monitored grain temperature and humidity levels in the storage bins.
  • Followed established procedures for disposing of spoiled or damaged grains when necessary.
  • Operated grain elevator and other equipment to unload, weigh, test, treat, store and ship grain.
  • Participated in meetings with supervisors and managers to discuss operational improvements.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues with equipment as needed.
  • Adjusted settings on machines to ensure efficient operation according to specifications.
  • Loaded rail cars with specified types of grains according to customer orders.
  • Conducted tests such as moisture content analysis on grains before loading them into bins or shipping them out.
  • Conducted regular inspections of conveyor belts, augers and other machinery used in the operation of the grain elevator.
  • Calculated amount of product loaded onto each truck based on weight readings taken from scales.
  • Inspected all incoming loads of grain for quality assurance purposes.
  • Ensured that safety guidelines were followed during all operations at the facility.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding orders, delivery times and any other inquiries they may have had about their order.
  • Assisted with loading trucks with grain for shipment.
  • Coordinated transportation logistics for shipments leaving the facility.
  • Verified accuracy of measurements taken from samples collected from shipments or stored grains.
  • Removed debris to keep plant floors free of obstacles.
  • Transported materials from conveyor for quality assessment and processing.
  • Operated conveyor, stacker and loader equipment, observing safety features to avoid accidents.
  • Repaired and maintained equipment through problem identification and resolution.

• forklift operator/pay loader operator, loading and unloading trucks

• Tender truck operator/ semi driver

Grain Elevator Operator

South Dakota wheat growers
Highmore
04.2006 - 09.2009
  • Tender truck operator/semi driver/payloader operator/forklift operator/skid operator
  • Monitored grain temperature and humidity levels in the storage bins.
  • Followed established procedures for disposing of spoiled or damaged grains when necessary.
  • Operated grain elevator and other equipment to unload, weigh, test, treat, store and ship grain.
  • Participated in meetings with supervisors and managers to discuss operational improvements.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues with equipment as needed.
  • Adjusted settings on machines to ensure efficient operation according to specifications.
  • Loaded rail cars with specified types of grains according to customer orders.
  • Conducted tests such as moisture content analysis on grains before loading them into bins or shipping them out.
  • Conducted regular inspections of conveyor belts, augers and other machinery used in the operation of the grain elevator.

Education

Gettysburg High School
Gettysburg, SD

Skills

  • Welder fabricator
  • Payloader operator
  • Forklift operator
  • Skid steer operator
  • Tender truck/semi operator

Timeline

Welder fabricator

Astec industries
08.2017 - 11.2023

Grain Elevator Operator

Harold terminal
04.2009 - 08.2011

Grain Elevator Operator

South Dakota wheat growers
04.2006 - 09.2009

Gettysburg High School
Joseph Genzler