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Karen Jackson

Ladson,SC

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive welding expertise at Mercedes Benz Vans, excelling in MIG welding and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance production quality and efficiency while fostering a collaborative environment. Dependable problem-solver with strong organizational skills, dedicated to achieving operational excellence and mentoring team members to meet company objectives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Control Room / Robot Tech

Mercedes Benz Vans
Charleston, SC
10.2020 - 05.2024
  • Robot training and line side keeper
  • Reviewed Excel reports
  • Pulled downtime reports
  • First Responder for issues on the line

Laser Cell Tech

Mercedes Benz Vans
Charleston, SC
01.2017 - 10.2020
  • Team Leader with Ready SC
  • Performed and trained individuals in MIG welding
  • Ensured laser weld quality met Daimler standards
  • Assisted maintenance to achieve positive production numbers and consistency on the line
  • Knowledgeable with programming and repairing faults for KUKA robots
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the company's mission and goals, mentoring employees to reach objectives aligned with core values

Welder

Conbraco Industries Inc.
Pageland, SC
03.2015 - 01.2017
  • Welded stainless steel
  • Performed rework on poor quality parts
  • Used hand tools safely and appropriately
  • Used calipers for accurate measurements

Welder

Carolina Tobacco
Bennettsville, SC
02.2014 - 03.2015
  • Welded parts to assemble combine machines and tobacco barns
  • Used weld prints and made adjustments in measurements to meet standards
  • Used multiple power tools safely and appropriately

Teacher Assistant

Chesterfield County School District
Cheraw, SC
08.2006 - 03.2014
  • Assisted teacher with lesson plans and classroom activities for students with special needs
  • Monitored students and maintained classroom discipline
  • Served as a bus driver

Head Teacher

Chesterfield Marlboro EOC Head Start
Pageland, SC
10.2001 - 08.2005
  • Supervised teaching assistants and staff
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans
  • Submitted monthly reports to director on finances, attendance, and learning goals

Substitute Teacher

Chesterfield County School District
Cheraw, SC
09.2000 - 10.2001
  • Implemented lesson plans/assignments provided by the teacher
  • Supervised students in a variety of settings

Assistant Director

Pencils and Crayons Daycare
Wallace, SC
02.1999 - 07.2000
  • Assisted in daily operations
  • Supervised daycare employees

Education

Associate of Applied Science - General Technology/Welding

Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SC
12.2013

Early Childhood Development Certificate -

Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SC
05.1999

Skills

  • Welding skills (MIG, TIG, and SMAW)
  • Safely operated blowtorch
  • Draw prints
  • CAD
  • WorkKeys Certified
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Data entry
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team management
  • Maintenance & repair
  • Multitasking
  • MS office

Certification

These are some of the certificates that were achieved while at Mercedes-Benz Vans

  • Leadership Training fot Manager by Dale Carnegie & Associates July 2018
  • TruDisk6 C Course 901,which included the following Basic Laser Technology, Laser Safety, Laser components, Cooling System, Laser Interface, Troubleshooting & Practical Exercises November - December 1, 2017
  • Standardized Work And Problem Solving March 2, 2017
  • Interpersonal Skills January 13-19, 2017
  • Paintless Dent Repair-80 November 17, 2017

There are many more that I received doing years that I was with Mercedes.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Control Room / Robot Tech

Mercedes Benz Vans
10.2020 - 05.2024

Laser Cell Tech

Mercedes Benz Vans
01.2017 - 10.2020

Welder

Conbraco Industries Inc.
03.2015 - 01.2017

Welder

Carolina Tobacco
02.2014 - 03.2015

Teacher Assistant

Chesterfield County School District
08.2006 - 03.2014

Head Teacher

Chesterfield Marlboro EOC Head Start
10.2001 - 08.2005

Substitute Teacher

Chesterfield County School District
09.2000 - 10.2001

Assistant Director

Pencils and Crayons Daycare
02.1999 - 07.2000

Associate of Applied Science - General Technology/Welding

Northeastern Technical College

Early Childhood Development Certificate -

Northeastern Technical College

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