Kris Muskievicz
Oak Forest
Summary
Just finished up on getting my Welding Cert and touch up on some Maintenance courses. I'm familiar in MIG/STICK/TIG welding. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills though Maintenance and Welding to help contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Steel Bender/Welder
Harrington Hoists Inc
South Holland
05.2024 - Current
- Operated bending machines to shape metal products according to specifications.
- Calibrated bending equipment according to material thicknesses and dimensions.
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to determine correct bending angles.
- Achieved desired sizes and thicknesses by setting exact stops on machine beds, changing dies and adjusting parts.
- Troubleshot issues that arose during bending process, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
- Measured finished bent parts using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
- Communicated openly with supervisors regarding equipment needs or issues impacting production.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Recorded daily production metrics, tracking completed orders and documenting defects or rework for quality assurance.
- Prepared materials for welds, smoothing surfaces to increase durability and quality.
- Set up welding machines based on job specifications and blueprints.
- Adjusted welding machine settings based on material type, thickness, and desired outcome.
- Utilized appropriate protective gear during all welding tasks for personal safety.
- Cut metal materials using plasma torches and other cutting tools.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components for various industries.
- Read and interpreted blueprints for accurate placement of welded components.
- Inspected completed welds to ensure quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Measured materials precisely before welding to ensure proper fit and alignment.
- Consulted with supervisors regarding project specifications, timelines, or issues encountered during process.
- Reworked components and heated and separated joints using hand torches, irons, or furnaces.
- Fabricated and joined required parts to finalize work.
- Used oxy acetylene during heating process
Steel Fabricator
Tri-State Industries
Hammond
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Operated MIG welding equipment to produce high-quality welds for various metal structures.
- Utilized powdering booth and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication and packaging of trailers and trailer components.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Adhered to safety regulations while operating machinery and tools, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Administered safety protocols to ensure compliance with workplace regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve project goals.
- Learned to use a Plasma table and cut certain parts for different departments.
Education
Welding Specialist Cert. -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights05-2026
Welding certificate -
Tri-State Industries
Hammond, IN05-2023
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Highland, IN06-2021
Skills
- Welding Techniques
- Metal bending
- Parts fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety procedures
- OSHA guidelines
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Hand-eye coordination
- Collaboration Techniques
- Helped Fix Equipment
- Active listening
Timeline
Steel Bender/Welder
Harrington Hoists Inc
05.2024 - Current
Steel Fabricator
Tri-State Industries
06.2021 - 04.2024
Welding Specialist Cert. -
Prairie State College
Welding certificate -
Tri-State Industries
High School Diploma -
Highland High School