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Joseph Kruzewski

Dayville,CT

Summary

After graduating high I worked for a company called Radenhausen&Oniell out of NY.Workedin power plants from NH to FL.For 2 years all up and down the east coast. welding,cutting,demolition work .I went on to my last employer Barnes Concrete,started out at the bottom as a heavy equipment operator and over 23 years worked my way into the fabrication shop supervisor position as well as the company safety supervisor. Performing all kinds of . tasks on heavy equipment,trucks,cement mixers,concrete batch plant,aggregate crushing and screening plant as well as conveyors,electric motors,bearings,head and tail pulley manufacturing and installation

Overview

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25 Years experience

Work History

Welding Fabricator

Barnes Concrete
Putnam, CT
06.1999 - 11.2021
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
  • Applied safety equipment, kill switches and pinch points to machinery.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Informed forklift personnel or [Job title] when running low on fab stock to be welded.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.

Supervisor

Barnes Concrete
Putnam, CT
06.1999 - 11.2021
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ponaganset High School
North Scituate, RI
07.1997

Skills

  • Vertical Welding
  • Edge Joining
  • Plasma Cutters
  • Gas Flow Adjustments
  • Overhead Welding Position
  • Workpiece Examinations
  • Equipment Safety
  • Power Tools Operations
  • Brakes and Shears Operation
  • Parts and Components Fabrication
  • Active Listening
  • Metal Component Installation
  • Straightedge Measurements
  • Torch Installation
  • Workpiece Measurements
  • Corrective Actions
  • Mathematical Calculations
  • Surface Material Preparation
  • Band Saws
  • Welding and Bolting
  • Welding Techniques
  • Defective Material Identification
  • Machine Guarding
  • Hand Torches
  • Equipment Selection
  • Waste Reduction
  • Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
  • Basic Tools
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Custom Fabrication
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Knowledge of Heavy Equipment
  • Machine Tools
  • Steel Forms
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Critical Thinking
  • Applying Tack
  • Metal Shaping Machines
  • Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
  • Portable Grinders
  • Power Chippers
  • Shielded Metal Arc Equipment

Timeline

Welding Fabricator

Barnes Concrete
06.1999 - 11.2021

Supervisor

Barnes Concrete
06.1999 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Ponaganset High School

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