Kevin Wessels
Reed City,MI
Summary
Current welding engineering student focused on continuing to grow the skills and knowledge that come with the trade. I am a very strong hands-on and visual learner and have experience in multiple welding processes and positions, as well as some experience in robotic automation. I am open and willing to work in a team and am open toothers's opinions and advice. I will always be grateful for the opportunities presented to me and will do my best to meet the expectations of the employer.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Chase Creek Smokehouse
Chase, Michigan
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items to meet customer expectations
- Collaborated with line cooks to streamline workflow during shifts
- Ensured safe use of knives and hot equipment, enhancing kitchen safety.
Summer Temp employee
Mason County Road Commission
Scottville, Michigan
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Executed roadside tasks, including traffic control, weed-whipping guardrails, and repairing road surfaces through durapatching, hot patching, and cold patching to enhance roadway safety.
- Operated automatic trucks and backed up single- and double-axle trailers of varying weights.
- Interacted with the public professionally and respectfully, clarifying ongoing tasks to maintain understanding and safety on site.
- Had to be able to work with foremen, heavy equipment operators, and other summer temp employees while on the job site or performing employee-specific tasks
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI09-2026
Skills
- Hand tool use
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Willingness to learn
- Adaptable
- Focus and discipline
- Equipment maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Welding symbols
- Multi-process welding
- Torch cutting
- Open minded
Timeline
Summer Temp employee
Mason County Road Commission
06.2026 - 08.2026
Cook
Chase Creek Smokehouse
05.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Engineering Technology
Ferris State University