Kyle Katzenberger

Duluth,MN

Summary

Dynamic and skilled Laborer with extensive experience at BendTec, excelling in equipment operation and welding techniques. Proven ability to enhance load stability and ensure safety compliance, while achieving cost savings through innovative problem-solving. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and fostering productive team environments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer Material Handler

BendTec

Duluth, MN

08.2023 - Current

Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive..
Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.

Laborer

Manick Dock & Barge

Cook, MN

04.2012 - 10.2019

Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
Utilized remote controls or radio devices to operate the crane.
Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.

Scrap Yard Laborer Cutter

Holmes Recycling

Iron, MN

06.2011 - 01.2016

Accurately set-up fold, adjusting roll mechanisms, tension, and guide devices.
Operated sawing, shearing, punching and drilling machines for cutting metals.
Loaded raw materials into production machinery prior to operation.
Operated cranes, hi-lows and other equipment safely to move materials around work areas.
Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cook High School

Cook, MN

06-2010

Skills

Equipment operation
Welding techniques
Load stability monitoring
Machine maintenance

Metal cutting
Safety compliance
Problem-solving

Affiliations

Family time
Enjoy fishing and hunting
Active member of the local AA group

References

References available upon request.

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