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Work History
Education
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About Myself
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Keith Bertellotti

Lindale

Summary

Accomplished welding supervisor with extensive experience at Cal-West Rain, excelling in weld repair and project management. Proven ability to train new welders and enhance team performance. Skilled in blueprint reading and effective communication, ensuring safety compliance and high-quality outcomes in complex irrigation projects.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Welder/Line Bore

Holt Caterpillar
Kilgore
01.2021 - 03.2025
  • Weld Repair
  • Line Bore on heavy equipment
  • Professional classes for advancement
  • Passed Weld Certification

Welding Dept Supervisor

Cal-West Rain
Kerman
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: Cal-West Rain serves the Central Valley and Central Coast, we provide turn-key irrigation system design, installation, pumps, wells, automation, maintenance and repair
  • After many years of welding as an independent contractor, solely for Cal-West Rain, I was hired as an employee to supervise the welding department
  • While managing 5 employees, I travel to many job sites remaining an active welder
  • Assist design and perform installation of large pipelines for irrigation filtration and pump discharges for industrial Ag farms

Independent Welder

KB Welding
01.1990 - 01.2019
  • Independently serviced Cal-West Rain with my fully stocked Ford F550 w/crane for 28 years
  • Absorbed into company in 2019 to manage the welding department
  • Trained new welders on site, some of whom have gone onto very successful welding careers

Education

GED -

Madera High School
Madera, CA
03-1990

Skills

  • Weld repair
  • Line boring
  • Blueprint reading
  • On site fabrication
  • Mitre/weld fittings
  • Pipe fitting
  • Project management
  • Employee training
  • Customer service
  • Safety compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Plasma cutting
  • Grinding and finishing
  • Welding safety procedures
  • Exceptional mental math abilities

Affiliations

  • Golf
  • Fishing

About Myself

  • Enjoy welding and and wish to remain actively doing so, beyond years of retirement
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Positive attitude

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Field Welder/Line Bore

Holt Caterpillar
01.2021 - 03.2025

Welding Dept Supervisor

Cal-West Rain
08.2019 - 12.2021

Independent Welder

KB Welding
01.1990 - 01.2019

GED -

Madera High School
Keith Bertellotti