Josh DeWeese
Emporia,KS
Summary
With a proven track record at Hold 'Em Fence, I excel in operating and repairing heavy machinery, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. My expertise tuned at Schaefer Equipment includes advanced technical knowledge, welding, and fabrication, complemented by a strong ability to diagnose issues and deliver positive customer service. Achievements include leading team projects to success and significantly improving equipment reliability.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Feedlot Construction
Hold 'Em Fence
- Operated earth moving machinery such as bulldozers, road graders, dirt scrapers, skid steers, payloaders, etc.
- Performed underground utilities installation
- Operated concrete trucks, and mobile plant equipment.
- Hauled equipment/supplies to and from jobsites with tractor/ trailer consisting of dropdeck, RGN (hydraulic, mechanical and air), belly dump, side dump trailers
- Hauled oversize loads on RGN trailer
- Spent many hours welding in the shop, on the fenceline, installing gates, overheads, braces, bunkrail, etc.
- Erected barbed wire fences, steel pipe fences, windbreaks, and small structures.
- Performed concrete finish work on flatwork, walls, load-outs, slip-form bunks, and curbs.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Worked in fabrication shop as necessary, as well as operating large machine shop equipment.
- Repaired all vehicles, machinery, or equipment as needed (Semi trucks, concrete trucks, concrete plant equipment, earth moving equipment, etc.)
- Performed preventative maintenance on all company owned vehicles and machinery.
- Skilled in Stick, and Mig welding, Oxy/acetylene torch, and plasma cutter
Farm Hand
Kenoma Farms Inc.
- Performed preventative maintenance on vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
- Performed small repairs on vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
- Hauled agricultural products to/from farm in hopper bottom, flatbed, and tanker trailers.
- Operated machinery in Hay, planting, harvesting, and cultivating operations, as well as for general tasks around the farm.
- Familiar with grain bins and grain handling systems.
- Built and maintained or repaired fencelines.
- Involved in livestock working, transport and handling operations.
- Installed and maintained electric fence.
- Operated, repaired, moved and maintained center pivot irrigation systems.
- Side dressed crops applying fertilizer mid season.
- Seeded, fertilized and maintained hay meadows waterways and production crop grasses.
- Repaired terraces and waterways as needed.
- Mixed chemical batches for sprayer operator.
- General Farmyard upkeep.
Assembly Line Worker
Exmark Mfg.CoInc
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Documented production data and output to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Generated and maintained accurate production records.
- Utilized safety devices and procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Developed good communication with team workers through both verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Schaefer Equipment
02.2022 - Current
- Performed scheduled maintenance on machines and equipment
- Tested mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly for proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Cleaned, lubricated and performed other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
- Diagnosed faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Fabricated and installed custom parts and components to meet specific equipment needs.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment such as bulldozers and backhoes.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Repaired and replaced engine parts such as pistons, cylinders and liners to restore function.
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
- Selected hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments according to task requirements.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Restored and modified equipment using welding and metal fabrication techniques.
- Familiar with CAN-bus operation, as well as the diagnosis of CAN-bus related issues
Education
No Degree - Agricultural Business And Management
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE05-2020
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Skilled Equipment operation
- Mechanically minded
- Self learner
- Good hand eye coordination
- Ability to diagnose issues
- Advanced technical knowledge
- Positive customer service
- HVAC repair experience
- CDL licensed with experience
- Welding and fabrication
Certification
- Great plains gold medallion Training - 2023
- Kinze Manufacturing service Training - 2022
- Kinze Manufacturing service Training - 2023
- Kinze Manufacturing service Training - 2024
- Licensed CDL holder - Current
Timeline
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Schaefer Equipment
02.2022 - Current
Feedlot Construction
Hold 'Em Fence
Farm Hand
Kenoma Farms Inc.
Assembly Line Worker
Exmark Mfg.CoInc
No Degree - Agricultural Business And Management
Southeast Community College
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