KOLTEN JOLLEY
Summary
Dedicated welder with AWS certification in Arc, MIG, TIG, SS, MS, and aluminum welding with 3 years+ welding experience, with 2+ years experience with diesel trucks and trailers. Dependable and hard-working, and excellent at applying skills and knowledge to create exceptional welds. Experienced in reading work orders, layouts, and metal fabrication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Technician/Welder
Randall Trucking LLC
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
- Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
- Inspected trucks for repair and maintenance needs.
- Completed required documentation.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Completed minor repairs and basic upkeep work with minimal supervision.
- Shadowed senior mechanics to develop advanced repair skills.
- Cleaned shop, stored new supplies and put away tools to maintain organized work area.
- Assisted with clutch, transmission, and motor swaps.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, and wheel bearings.
- Removed and installed new DEF systems.
Diesel Technician/Welder
R&D Service Center
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
- Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
- Inspected trucks for repair and maintenance needs.
- Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
- Maintained safe working conditions by keeping shop areas clean and free from unneeded items.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Replaced parts such as belts, hoses and motors on different systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Replaced and repaired fuel injection systems for diesel engines in trucks.
- Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
Diesel Mechanic
D&H Cattle Company
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed service calls
- Trailer and diesel truck maintenance
- Oil changes, tire maintenance, performed DOT standard inspections once monthly or every 20,000 miles
- Maintenance on Peterbilt 579 and Volvo 2019 diesel trucks
- Some experience with the DAVIE4 system
- Experienced in Peterbilt 579 trucks
- Multiple turbo installations, VTG, DEF system installation, overhead valve adjustments, carrier bearing, brakes, airbag systems, air conditioner
- Completed inventory on parts
- Aluminum welding on fuel tanks and trailer frames.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
Welder/Fabricator
Tidenberg- Clovis
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Interpreted blue prints
- Operated forklifts
- Manufactured dozer buckets
- Weld, cut, grind, and measured metal for dozer buckets.
Welder
Sagebrush Construction
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints
- Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes
- Pulled trailers to various work sites
- Used forklifts, genie lifts, and scissor lifts.
Welder/Mechanic/Maintenance
Semo
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Diagnosed and perform repairs for milk tank trailers
- Effectively managed repair and maintenance scheduled to increase shop organization and equipment longevity
- Installed 3A wash systems in the tankers
- Installed brakes, s-cam bushings, trouble shot ABS problems
- AWS certified in, ark, mig, tig, ss, ms, alu
Crew Leader
Cannon Moving & Storage, Clovis - Clovis
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored overall team and individual employee performance and compiled data into project report for supervisor
- Trained team on all aspects of operating procedures and company services
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost performance, and increase efficiency in different areas
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties
Ironworker | Dahlgren Inc
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Inspected projects identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures
- Holsted metal components into places safely by cranes during process
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to utilize these measures in order to avoid job site injuries
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for projects
- Welded metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout - welding diagram or work order
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
Education
Advanced Welder Certification -
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM12.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Texico High School
Texico, NM05.2016
Skills
- Blueprints
- Repairs
- Safety
- Supervision
- Arc, Mig, Tig, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Aluminum
- Time management
- Structural welding
- Fabrication
- Fast-learner
- Hand and power tools
- ABS Servicing
- Hard working
- Performing Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brakes and Tires
- Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- ABS Systems Knowledge
- Transmission Service
Timeline
Diesel Technician/Welder
Randall Trucking LLC
04.2023 - 08.2023
Diesel Technician/Welder
R&D Service Center
06.2022 - 04.2023
Diesel Mechanic
D&H Cattle Company
04.2021 - 01.2022
Welder/Fabricator
Tidenberg- Clovis
01.2021 - 04.2021
Welder
Sagebrush Construction
05.2019 - 01.2021
Welder/Mechanic/Maintenance
Semo
05.2018 - 06.2019
Crew Leader
Cannon Moving & Storage, Clovis - Clovis
05.2017 - 05.2018
Ironworker | Dahlgren Inc
01.2017 - 05.2017
Advanced Welder Certification -
Clovis Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Texico High School
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