Kya Robinson
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
I have many years of experience in Lead roles and being responsible for others. I've run my own business and was a welder for 18 years.I have a lot of life experience and could bring hard work and determination to the table. I'm a good coworker and often get turned to when people are seeking help. I understand it takes cooperation and teamwork to make things happen
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodial Worker /Food Service Worker
Instawork
Albuquerque, New Mexico
10.2025 - Current
- Disinfected restrooms, break rooms, and high-touch surfaces during shifts
- Maintained work areas according to Instawork facility sanitation standards.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation throughout Meow Wolf by providing custodial support.
- Worked grill preparation of food , packaging and distribution of food at concession restaurant
Lead welder
S&H Machining
Buffalo, NY
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Weld
- Oversaw welding team to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards
- Managed shipping and receiving processes to optimize workflow
- Executed welding tasks on various metal components
- Fabricated metal structures according to specifications
- Performed quality control checks to ensure product standards
Machine Operator
Viant Medical Company
Orchard Park, N.Y.
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Operated Swiss machines to manufacture precision medical needles
- Conducted precise measurements using micrometers and comparators, calibrating using micrometers,smart scope, Vici and Comparator
- Conducted visual inspections with microscope to verify product quality
- Maintained detailed records of all parts and measurements of all parts and measurements
Welder
Abasco Inc
Orchard Park, NY
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Welded and fabricated metal products according to specifications.
- Monitored and verified that products met regulatory requirements.
- Operated cranes, weld machines, grinders, clamps, torch, and forklift while utilizing various cutting and measurement tools
- Use of cranes, weld machines, grinders, clamps, torch, Forklift and Many different cutting and measurement tools
- Reason for leaving: Layoffs due to COVID-19
Owner
K.J. Sweets
Buffalo, NY
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Owner of an ice cream and sweets shop
- Led employee training and development to enhance customer service
- Managed product inventory to ensure availability of popular items
- Prepared baked goods for customers
- Managed cash register operations
- Opened and closed the shop daily
- Assisted customers with their orders
Welder
Wendt Corporation
Cheektawaga, N.Y.
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Weld and fabricate products Using and implementing different weld techniques and ensuring products were up to code
- Operated cranes, weld machines, grinders, clamps, torches, forklifts, and various cutting and measurement tools
- Left position due to company-wide layoffs
Machine Operator
Dunlop Tire Corporation
Tonawanda, NY
11.2009 - 09.2013
- Operated shearing machine to cut rubber for motorcycle tires, ensuring precision and quality
- Loaded and unloaded rubber bales using forklifts and cranes, maintaining workflow efficiency
- Managed materials on conveyor belt, completed paperwork, and ensured compliance with quality standards
- Explained departure due to company-wide layoffs
Education
QTTI Welding School
GED -
H.B.B. Beal Secondary School
London, Ontario, CASkills
- Facility sanitation
- Restroom disinfection
- Health and safety compliance
- Chemical handling
- Quality inspection
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Loading and unloading
- Inventory Management
- Inventory tracking
- Welding
- Micrometer
- Calipers
- Blueprint Reading
- Plasma Cutting
- Forklift
- Equipment operation
- Facility Maintenance
- Minor repairs
- Routine Inspections
- Work prioritization
- Supply management
- Work order interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Daily Reporting
- Client Interaction
- Communication Coordination
- Collaborative Environment
- Team Leadership
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Problem-solving
- Client Interaction
- Access Control
- Team Leadership
- Work prioritization
- Daily Reporting
- Communication Coordination
Personal Information
Recently moved to Albuquerque New Mexico. But I'm willing to relocate for the right job. I'm very well rounded and have a passion for fundraising.
Timeline
Custodial Worker /Food Service Worker
Instawork
10.2025 - Current
Lead welder
S&H Machining
09.2021 - 11.2024
Machine Operator
Viant Medical Company
08.2020 - 08.2024
Welder
Abasco Inc
09.2016 - 11.2019
Welder
Wendt Corporation
10.2014 - 08.2016
Owner
K.J. Sweets
05.2014 - 10.2016
Machine Operator
Dunlop Tire Corporation
11.2009 - 09.2013
QTTI Welding School
GED -
H.B.B. Beal Secondary School