Kenneth Sharpe
Sheboygan,WI
Summary
Experienced welder with 20 years of expertise in TIG, MIG, Stick welding, and a strong background in fabricating and assembling metal products. Skilled in constructing weld fixtures and specializing in working with exotic high nickel alloys and aluminum. Proficient in operating torches, plasma cutters, and forklifts. Adept at reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and diagrams, with extensive knowledge of structural, mild and stainless steel, as well as aluminum. Additionally, brings 10 years of experience as a maintenance millwright, further enhancing skills in maintenance and repair.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Millwright
Kohler Co.
08.2014 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
Mechanic/Welder/Fabricator
Milwaukee Motorwerks
01.2005 - 10.2015
- Job duties include diagnosis and repair of primarily luxury German automobiles, knowledge of specialized repair tools and software, ability to follow manufacturer specifications for vehicle repair, and customer relations. Welding and fabrication custom parts for customer vehicles.
General Production Worker
Rockline Industries
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to load, unload, and transport items.
- Maintained a clean work environment, ensuring compliance with both company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced team productivity by collaborating with coworkers to achieve daily goals and meet deadlines.
Production Manager- Welder
Quality Welding Inc.
07.2006 - 03.2014
- Job duties include material handling, loading/unloading orders, building weld fixtures, TIG and MIG welding, establishing weld procedures, vendor/customer relations, maintenance and repair of all equipment including welding machines and Powered Industrial Vehicles.
Education
Welding diploma program -
MATC
West Allis, WI04.2004
Skills
- 20 years of welding experience in MIG,TIG, and Stick
- 10 years Confined space entry and Fire Brigade experience
- Reading drawings, welding symbols and blueprints
- Wisconsin Structural Welding Certification for Stick welding unlimited thickness and all positions (Exp OCT, 2027)
- extensive knowledge and use of metal fabrication machinery ie brake press, vertical mill, lathe, and hand tools
- Equipment Installation
- Heavy lifting using proper rigging and technique in conjunction with crane lifts
- PM'ing of industrial equipment along with mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting, Diagnosis and repairing of automotive vehicles
- Self motivated and works well in a team setting or by ones self
- First Aid training along with Fire prevention
- Project management and customer service
Accomplishments
- Certified in welding hastelloy-X for Siemens Westinghouse for Powerhouse Jet Engines
- Graduated top of class from MATC for Welding diploma program in 04/2004
Certification
Wisconsin Structural Welding Certification for Stick welding unlimited thickness in any position.
Additional Information
Trained in Confined Space entry as an attendant and entrant with monthly practice and yearly training at Lakeshore Technical college
Trained in critical rigging and hand signals with shuttle crane knowledge
Trained in Kohler Company Incipient Fire Brigade with monthly practice along with periodic training at Lakeshore Technical College
Timeline
Welder/Millwright
Kohler Co.
08.2014 - Current
General Production Worker
Rockline Industries
05.2014 - 07.2014
Production Manager- Welder
Quality Welding Inc.
07.2006 - 03.2014
Mechanic/Welder/Fabricator
Milwaukee Motorwerks
01.2005 - 10.2015
Welding diploma program -
MATC
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