Linda Taylor
Brandenburg,KY
Summary
Professional welder with commitment to precision and quality in all projects. Skilled in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, ensuring durability and reliability of finished products. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting project requirements and deadlines.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Altec Industries
Elizabethtown, KY
02.2026 - Current
- Operated MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes to fabricate components per specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld placement.
- Trim,file, grind, sand, deburr, buff and smooth surfaces using hand tools and portable power tools.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain safety and operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in production environment.
Production Operator
BlueOvalSK
Glendale, KY
09.2023 - 02.2026
- BlueOvalSK was in the startup phase of it's new facility in Glendale, KY.
- I was sent to the SK Battery American plant in Georgia to observe and learn processes of their facility to train new hires in the Glendale facility.
- Editing all work instruction sheets for entire facility.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and address production challenges.
Product Tech/Welder/Team Leader/Quality/Logistics
Metalsa
Elizabethtown, KY
08.1996 - 09.2023
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Maintained machines by performing inspections and troubleshooting problems with equipment.
- Separated scrap or waste materials for recycling, reuse or environmentally sound disposal.
- Logistics Department - Safely operated forklift to transport materials around facility. operate QAD system
- Worked with aluminum, Mig & Tig welder
- Team Leader - help training team members, keep the line running, provide safety supplies
- Prototype Program - hand build future frames for the company, help set lines up, travel to inspect and give input on new lines coming in.
- Monitored production processes, identifying and addressing inefficiencies to enhance workflow productivity.
- Operated and maintained production machinery to ensure optimal performance and quality standards.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures, fostering knowledge transfer and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining operations and enhancing overall efficiency in manufacturing processes.
- Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
- Performed regular calibration checks on instruments ensuring precision measurements throughout the production process.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05.2011
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Layout and fitting
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Supply management
- Quality assurance
- Safety Compliance
- Continuous Improvement
Additional Information
Allan Pike - BlueOval
Materials Coordinator, Former Coordinator
(270) 307 9770
Allan.Pike@blueovalsk.com
Neal Dunn - Metalsa
Coordinator, Former Coordinator
(270) 766 2601
dunnneal@yahoo.com
David Martin - Metalsa
Product Manager Specialists, Former Coordinator
(270) 268 2571
david.martin@metalsa.com
Timeline
Welder
Altec Industries
02.2026 - Current
Production Operator
BlueOvalSK
09.2023 - 02.2026
Product Tech/Welder/Team Leader/Quality/Logistics
Metalsa
08.1996 - 09.2023
Associate of Science - Accounting
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Education and Training
Elizabethown Community and Technical College
Associate of Science/Business Administration
May 2011