Open To Work
Kyle Harter
Kyle Harter Welding and Fabrication LLC
Holland,MI
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Owner/OperatorChief weld engineerIronworker, crew leaderIronworker
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid sick leave401k matchPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany Culture
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Business professional prepared for leadership role with extensive experience in managing operations and driving business success. Proven track record of effectively overseeing daily operations, implementing strategic plans, and optimizing resources. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving results, with reputation for reliability and adaptability. Expertise in financial management, staff development, and customer relations.
Work History
Owner/Operator
8 Years 8 Months- Managed daily operations of welding and fabrication projects to ensure timely completion.
- Trained and mentored new employees in welding techniques and safety protocols
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing material usage and reducing waste.
- Coordinated team schedules to maximize productivity and meet project deadlines.
- Established strong client relationships through effective communication and project updates.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Chief weld engineer
10 Months- Coordinate and oversee all welding and fabrication projects
- Refabricate barges and equipment
- Purchase materials and consumables
Ironworker, crew leader
3 Years 2 Months- Coordinate small jobs
- Read blue prints
- Ironwork, welding, connecting steel, rigging, precast
- Miscellaneous steel projects, stairs, catwalks
Ironworker
8 Years- Ironwork, welding, connecting steel, rigging, precast
- Miscellaneous steel projects, stairs, catwalks
- Critical picks with crane
- General trades, carpentry, demo, temp walls
Education
Associate of Science - Biology with Spanish minor
- General Science and Spanish
Skills
Qualified welder all positions Tig and Arc welding procedures
6G qualified 6010
7018 unlimited thickness
OSHA 30hr
Read blue prints and shop drawings
Qualified in aerial lifts
fork lift tractor
rigging ect...
Documentation and reporting
Project management
Operations oversight
Inventory management
Sales negotiation
Staff training and development
Business planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Achieved project objective by completing multiple jobs with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 10 or more in the development of multiple projects.
- Documented and resolved many issues which led to many happy customers and employees
Certification
6G unlimited thickness all positions 6010,7018 Arc welding
Tig welding stainless and carbon steel
Certifications for all jobsite equipment. Scissor lifts, Aerial lifts, HI-LO, Tractor fork lift
CPR trained
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Kyle Harter Welding and Fabrication LLC
10.2017 - CurrentRead More
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02.2017 - 12.2017Read More
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Dan Vos Construction
05.2011 - 07.2014Read More
Ironworker
Lamar Construction
05.2003 - 05.2011Read More
Grand Rapids Community College
from General Science and Spanish
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Grand Valley State University
Associate of Science from Biology with Spanish minor
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