Kelly Mews
Alexandria,MN
Summary
After being in school for six years and working during those years in those careers that I was studying I have learned a lot about myself and the trades that I have picked. I also learned while working in those fields what it takes to be a Machinist, a Draftsman, or a Welder. The attention to detail required in various fields is different from one to another to be able to spot the differences and what is needed during a project is a powerful tool. Being able to explain to a Machinist what the Draftsman sees, or what the Welder doesn't see to a Draftsman can make everybody a little bit more knowledgeable. I'm always looking to learn and teach, this is why I went to school for so long, so I can see every perspective, and to keep learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Room Machinist
Douglas Machine Inc.
Alexandria, MN
10.2024 - Current
- I currently assist Jim in the tool room on the weekend shift.
- I set up custom tooling for the machinist on the floor for incoming batches.
- Replace any broken tooling, or locate special tooling to support the machinist on the floor.
- When tool room duties are done, I will go and engrave part numbers.
- When my main duties are finished, I will go assist with the rework that has come in over the weekend.
- When rework has been completed I try and work on expe
- Or, if the need arises, I can run a machine. I am most comfortable with HAAS controllers and learned the Anderson Exxact routers since my time at Douglas.
Fabrication Re-work
Brenton Engineering
Alexandria, MN
01.2019 - 10.2024
- Fix any repeating production problems
- Communicating fixes for the final product in real-time
- Able to prototype and draw parts for Engineers
- Utilizing all degrees to solve problems including drafting, welding, or machining.
Welder
Brenton Engineering
Alexandria, MN
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Did layouts for piece part components for packing machines
- Built frames
- Worked with TIG welding, Stainless Steel, and Carbon Steel
- Mainly worked with .032 MiG Welding, Stainless Steel, and Carbon Steel
- Worked with 3/32 wire Aluminum MiG welding
- Worked with Oxy Acetylene torches, and plasma torches to cut/rework parts
Draftsman
Brenton Engineering
Alexandria, MN
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Assist with lead designers in modeling components for secondary case packing industry
- Learning to design from lead Design Engineers to become a lead designer myself
- Involved in updating/upgrading machines being put together in our shop or out in the field
- Have been involved in numerous retros, and warranties for both older and newer machines that Brenton Engineering has produced
Welder
Standard Iron
Alexandria, MN
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Ran .052 wire pulse MiG welding
- Built frames for Cummings and Trane
- Built smaller scale parts for concrete and constructions industries
- Worked with .032 Stainless steel welding as well
Machine Operator
Alexandria Extrusion Co
Alexandria, MN
10.2011 - 05.2016
- Selected proper cutting tools and calculated correct parameters to manufacture quality parts
- Modified programs and parameters as well as adding in sub-routines into programs to fix problems that occurred
- Did my own inspections using numerous hand tools and automated inspection equipment
Draftsman
Pro Fab
Alexandria, MN
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Was involved in assisting lead designer with Modeling and detailing numerous of parts
- Communicated with operators and tool makers, to insure the highest quality as well as repeatable parts where being made
Education
Diploma - Welding
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN2016
Associate of Science - Drafting, Design, And Engineering
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN2016
Diploma - Machine Tool Technology
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN2013
11-B Infantryman
Military
Minnesota National GuardSkills
- Very diverse with a variety of skills and understanding of manufacturing
- Have worked with customers and vendors in order to get a problem fixed
- I have worked with G&M coding, as well as conversational programming
- Have worked with a variety of welding processes
- Very diverse with CAD/CAM programs
- Blueprint reading
References
References
KELLY MEWS
, Alexandria, MN 56308 | C: 701-373-5131 | kmews93@gmail.com
Tony Dropik: Welding InstructorEmail Address: tonyd@alextech.eduPhone Number: 320-762-4578 Chad Kohls: Mechanical Drafting and Design InstructorEmail Address: chadk@alextech.eduPhone Number: 320-762-4493 Kevin Huwe: Machine Tool Technology InstructorEmail Address: kevinh@alextech.eduPhone Number: 320-762-4582
Timeline
Tool Room Machinist
Douglas Machine Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Fabrication Re-work
Brenton Engineering
01.2019 - 10.2024
Draftsman
Brenton Engineering
05.2018 - 01.2019
Welder
Brenton Engineering
11.2017 - 05.2019
Welder
Standard Iron
05.2016 - 11.2017
Draftsman
Pro Fab
05.2014 - 08.2014
Machine Operator
Alexandria Extrusion Co
10.2011 - 05.2016
Diploma - Welding
Alexandria Technical College
Associate of Science - Drafting, Design, And Engineering
Alexandria Technical College
Diploma - Machine Tool Technology
Alexandria Technical College
11-B Infantryman
Military
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