Kimberly Grotelueschen
Lakewood,CO
Summary
I have been in manufacturing around 13 years and truly enjoy it! I'm a hard working and friendly person with great attendance and people skills. I am always up for a challenge and love learning new skills as well as mastering older ones. I take safety and quality very seriously and believe I'd be an excellent fit for this position!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Technician
Molson Coors
Golden, CO
11.2025 - Current
- Operates packaging machinery, frequently updates EIT to account for downtime, performs QRP and trigger assessments and utilizes SAP to ensure efficient/safe workflow and product quality.
- Conducts routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and completes various quality checks to ensure coding and specs meet Molson Coors standards.
- Refers to the Golden Document Library regularly for current work instructions and procedures.
- Monitors production lines for adherence to functional and quality standards. (CILs , OOL forms and CLs)
- Implements lean manufacturing techniques, maintainins 5s standards, and followins safe LOTOTO specifics for each area worked in. Also performs weekly and daily cleaning tasks using caustic and proper chemical handling techniques.
- Maintains excellent attendance!
Welder
Doosan Bobcat North America
Gwinner, ND
06.2018 - 03.2025
- Executed manual lifting of steel parts up to 80 lbs, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Loaded weldment jigs for MIG welding according to work instructions. Completed tack welding processes as well as final welding. Collaborated with team members to ensure quality standards are met.
- Operated arc welder and plasma torch to assist in fabrication tasks. Utilized various pneumatic tools, including grinders, drills and wire wheels, to support welding operations. Operated and executed troubleshooting on robotic weld arms, such as Fanuc and Motoman, to enhance production efficiency.
- Executed regular safety inspections and cleaning protocols in compliance with company, 5s and OSHA standards.
- Demonstrated consistent attendance and upheld strong ethical standards with employer and colleagues.
Parts Washer/ Assembler
Horton Inc.
Britton, SD
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Ensured compliance with chemical standards for parts washer operations while performing quality checks daily.
- Executed assembly of fan clutches, lifting of parts consistently ranging from 25-90 lbs. Employed calipers, Faro arm, and micrometers to ensure accurate measurements. Operated various pneumatic tools, vacuum lift assists and stand-up forklift for efficient workflow.
Prepper/ Caulker
Dakota Bodies LLC
Watertown, SD
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Completed paint surface preparation of aluminum and stainless steel utility work truck bodies utilizing orbital sanders, wire wheels, and grinders.
- Executed precise application of caulking sealants and waterproofing on liquid and powder coat paint bodies using hand guns and pneumatic powder coat caulk guns.
Education
Cosmetology - Technical school
Lake area technical institute
Watertown, SD05-2009
Skills
- Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
- Manufacturing experience
- Productivity software MCMS understanding
- Quality control documentation
- Maintains excellent attendance!
- MIG welding
- Mechanical knowledge
- Assembly experience
- Problem solving & conflict resolution skills
- Blueprint specification interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Power & pneumatic tool knowledge
- Safety & risk assessment
- CNC operation
- Robotic weld arm certification
- Friendly & positive attitude, good communication skills
Languages
English
Timeline
Packaging Technician
Molson Coors
11.2025 - Current
Welder
Doosan Bobcat North America
06.2018 - 03.2025
Parts Washer/ Assembler
Horton Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2018
Prepper/ Caulker
Dakota Bodies LLC
05.2013 - 05.2016
Cosmetology - Technical school
Lake area technical institute