Kade Riles
Industry Services
Bastrop,LA
10
years of professional experience
Accomplished boilermaker and machinist with extensive experience at Turner Industries Group L.L.C., specializing in precision parts fabrication and structural steelwork. Expert in welding and blueprint interpretation, consistently enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams, ensuring safety and quality standards. Successfully reduced downtime by 20% through proactive equipment maintenance and repair.
Work History
Boilermaker
5 Months- Inspected boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels for wear, leaks, and structural defects.
- Assembled and installed metal components using blueprints, measurements, and hand tools.
- Welded, cut, and fitted steel parts to support boiler repair and fabrication work.
- Performed rigging operations to position heavy equipment and vessel sections safely.
Brickmason
3 Years 5 Months- Laid refractory brick to line furnaces, kilns, and high-temperature vessels.
- Mixed and applied mortar, maintaining proper bond and heat-resistant finish.
- Measured, cut, and shaped brick to match precise refractory specifications.
- Read drawings and work instructions to complete installations accurately.
Brickmason
3 Years 6 MonthsEquipment Operator
1 Year 5 Months- Operated production equipment to support safe, continuous chemical processing
- Monitored gauges, pumps, and valves to maintain proper operating conditions
- Inspected equipment for leaks, wear, and performance issues before shutdowns
- Loaded and unloaded materials using forklifts and other plant equipment
Fitter
10 Years 5 MonthsMachinist
10 Years 5 Months- Set up CNC and manual machines to produce precision parts for mill equipment.
- Read blueprints, sketches, and measurements to verify tolerances and machining requirements.
- Operated lathes, mills, grinders, and drills to complete repair and fabrication work.
- Inspected finished components with micrometers, calipers, and gauges for dimensional accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Metal cutting
Cutting and threading
Pipe cutting
Boiler installation
Type equipment operations
Boiler equipment
Shielded metal arc welding
Structural fittings
Parts and components fabrication
Blueprint reading
Rigging
Carbon arc gouging
Repair work
Flux-cored arc welding
Blueprint interpretation
Heavy lifting
Parts fabrication
Welding expertise
Plasma cutting
Precision measuring
Welding
Safety procedures
Grinding techniques
Gas metal arc welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Oxy-fuel cutting
Structural steelwork
Daily Equipment Checkups
Structural Steel Fitting/ Cutting/ Welding
Heavy Equipment Operator
Precise Measurements
Analyzing/ Observing Failed Or Damaged Equipment/ Parts to be Replaced
Timeline
Boilermaker
Turner Industries Group L.L.C. Personnel Office
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Brickmason
Industry Services
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Brickmason
Elite Refractory
01.2023 - 07.2026Read More
Equipment Operator
Usalco
04.2022 - 09.2023Read More
Fitter
Pulp Mill Services
06.2016 - 2022Read More
Machinist
Pulp Mill Services
06.2016 - 2022Read More
Bastrop High School
High School Diploma
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