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Kayla Shepeck

Wallace,MI

Summary

Driven Individual with experience in all processes of welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/Welding Fabricator

Advanced Blending Solutions
11.2020 - 05.2023
  • Specialized in GTAW process. Welding metals such as aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
  • Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.

Work Study Student

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance.
  • Prepared metal surfaces for work to be performed by removing imperfections.
  • Helped create and maintain spreadsheets to track financial records and other data.
  • Worked with grinding, polishing and cutting tools to give products smooth finish.
  • Assisted in preparation and administration of exams and tests.
  • Adhered to all safety standards to protect people and equipment.

Dairy Milker

Pleasant View Dairy Farm
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Milked 600 cows using milking machinery.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
  • Kept stock healthy with adequate food, water and open space.
  • Attended promptly to needs of sick cows to maintain health of livestock.
  • Monitored milk production quality and quantity and evaluated daily data to address inefficiencies.

Education

Certification - Supervision And Management

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Marinette, WI
08.2023

Technical Degree - Welding

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Marinette, WI
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Menominee High School
Menominee, MI
06.2020

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Equipment Safety
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Ability to be Lead/Teamwork
  • Specialized in mostly GTAW, although can weld any process using metals such as aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel

Additional Information

  • Member of National Honor Society in high school.
  • I was the treasurer/member of the Elmwood Dairy 4-H group for 5 yrs.
  • During welding school, I was awarded the Outstanding Program Student award in April of 2021.
  • I became a member of the American Welding Society Section 114 in May of 2021.
  • In May of 2023, I was voted Treasurer of section 114 in the American Welding Society.

Timeline

Welder/Welding Fabricator

Advanced Blending Solutions
11.2020 - 05.2023

Work Study Student

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
09.2020 - 05.2021

Dairy Milker

Pleasant View Dairy Farm
09.2018 - 11.2019

Certification - Supervision And Management

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Technical Degree - Welding

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

High School Diploma -

Menominee High School
Kayla Shepeck