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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Kalem Saunders

Auburn,NE

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diesel Mechanic

Mellage Truck and Tractor
Auburn , NE
02.2021 - Current
  • Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
  • Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
  • Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
  • Replaced worn or damaged components such as spark plugs, air filters, and oil filters.
  • Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
  • Adjusted engine timing to factory specifications.
  • Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
  • Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .

Welder

Fast Global Solutions
Auburn , NE
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.

CNC Mill Operator

Magnolia Metal
Auburn, NE
10.2014 - 10.2018
  • Read blueprints and job orders to determine dimensions of parts, materials to be used, and sequence of operations.
  • Set up CNC mills by entering instructions into the computer numerical control consoles and setting stops or guides.
  • Select appropriate tools such as drill bits, endmills, taps, reamers, saw blades and wrenches according to specifications.
  • Adjust machine feed rates, speeds and depths of cuts in order to ensure a quality finish on machined parts.
  • Check finished work pieces for conformance with specifications using precision measuring instruments.
  • Inspect machined work pieces visually for defects prior to moving onto next step in production process.

Education

Master Welding Certificate - Welder

Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK
04.2009

GED -

Missouri Department of Secondary Education
Maryville, MO
05.2008

Skills

  • Solid Independent Worker
  • Inspection Checklists
  • Computer Tracking
  • Inspection Procedures
  • Welding
  • Materials Selection
  • Equipment Operation
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Palletizing

Certification

Master Welding Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Diesel Mechanic

Mellage Truck and Tractor
02.2021 - Current

Welder

Fast Global Solutions
12.2018 - 01.2021

CNC Mill Operator

Magnolia Metal
10.2014 - 10.2018

Master Welding Certificate - Welder

Tulsa Welding School

GED -

Missouri Department of Secondary Education
Kalem Saunders