Kayla Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Dedicated laborer with 9 years of experience in diverse roles. Skilled in completing physically demanding tasks and supporting team efforts in various environments. Knowledgeable in equipment operation and supply organization. Ready to contribute to a fast-paced team and tackle new challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Leak Repair Technician
TEAM Inc
Newport
07.2025 - Current
- Detect, locate, and evaluate leaks on industrial systems at client job sites
- Perform leak repairs using drill and tap, wire and band, and clamp/enclosure installation
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs and parts inventory, ensuring compliance with industry standards and facilitating effective resource management.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards while performing repairs.
- Inspect components and determine repair methods
- Recorded and reported detailed measurements of completed repair activities
- Follow strict safety procedures and PPE requirements
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, engineers, and clients to ensure clarity on repair status and project requirements.
- Facilitated setup and cleanup processes for efficient field operation management
- Adjusted quickly to various travel and work environments as needed
Hydrant and Valve Grade 1
Waterous Company
Woodbury
09.2019 - 03.2025
- Safety rep - Attended meetings, conducted inspections to ensure compliance, filed detailed reports
- Assembly line - Built and tested water gate valves of various sizes to meet quality standards
- Operated CNC lathe to machine hydrant and valve parts.
- Worked with others on the hydrant line assembling various portions of each hydrant and tested finished product
- Trucking - Operated forklifts to efficiently move inventory to workstations and organize parts throughout plant
- Paint Room - Hung parts on conveyor lines and operated paint system spray booths
- Paint Booth - Hand painted mid-ship pumps and small pumps and parts
Laborer
Green Country Services
Cottage Grove
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Operated Bobcat and Cat machines to safely move dirt and debris materials.
- Handled skid steer and construction tools and machinery to effectively complete restoration of job site.
- Operated and maintained machinery to support team productivity and ensure safe working conditions.
- Collaborated with team to ensure safe, efficient work and meet project timelines.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Gathered and disposed of work site debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to streamline workflow for team members.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.
- Updated logs and reported on job progress.
Crew Member
O'reilly Auto Parts
Cottage Grove
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Customer Service at the counter and over the phone.
- Communicated with team members to navigate job duties and complete daily tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and support operational goals.
- Fulfilled orders for parts, ensuring timely support for inventory management.
- Sorted and organized incoming shipments in the warehouse.
- Restocked parts on shelves in the inventory area.
Education
GED -
Tilden community center
Hastings, MNSkills
- Preventive and reparative maintenance
- Hand and power tool operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loading and unloading proficiency
- Fleet truck maintenance
- Small engine equipment maintenance
- Forklift certification
- Carrying heavy loads
- Ditch digging
- Safety representative
- Snow removal
- Landscaping
- In-field customer service
- Entry-level CNC lathe operation
- Assembly line
- Paint booth operation
- Inventory management
- Mechanical aptitude
- Problem solving
Timeline
Leak Repair Technician
TEAM Inc
07.2025 - Current
Hydrant and Valve Grade 1
Waterous Company
09.2019 - 03.2025
Laborer
Green Country Services
06.2017 - 08.2019
Crew Member
O'reilly Auto Parts
01.2017 - 05.2017
GED -
Tilden community center