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Myka Krauss

kilgore,TX

Summary

Skilled Welder/Fitter with extensive experience in aluminum, steel, and stainless steel welding. Certified in GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, and GTAW with a strong background in blueprint reading and fit-up. Proven track record in manual and robotic welding environments, including leadership roles and training new hires. Holds an Associate's Degree in Business and a Welding certification, with additional experience in accounting and sales.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Trinity Rail

MIG Welder
12.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Weld pressurized tanks Steel & Stainless.
  • Certified all positions FCAW & GMAW.
  • Consistently metting or surpassed performance goals, by effectively prioritizing tasks & managing time efficiently.
  • Adhere to all FRA, ASME, AWS & company's personal CWI standards.
  • Work from heights.
  • Operate overhead crane & other hoist, while using proper rigging technics.


Communication Power Industry

Aluminum Welder
05.2023 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Welded Aluminum from 1/8" to unlimited thickness (plate) GMAW.
  • 2G-5G GMAW.
  • All positions GTAW (aluminum).
  • Read and completed advanced blueprints.
  • Adhered to company's tight welding tolerances.
  • Fabricated jig & fixtures to improve workflow.
  • Followed AWS & ASME welding standards.
  • Increased company's production 200%.
  • Certified GMAW, MCAW, FCAW all positions including pipe.



Midmark Corporation

Stainless Steel Tig Welder
08.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Welded from 22 gauge to 3/8" Stainless Steel and Aluminum.
  • Certified: Stainless Steel & Aluminum GTAW, all positions fillet and grove.
  • Certified: 2G, 5G Aluminum & Stainless Steel.
  • Surpassed production standards and used as example for new company's standard.
  • Taught new hires how to weld out the product, read blueprints, and surpass work order scheduled.
  • Learned how to run equipment like Roller, Seam welder, Hoist, Cranes & basic knowledge of forklifts.

Education

North Central Kansas Technical College
Beloit, KS

Technical Degree from Welding
05-2022

University Overview

  • 3.7 GPA.
  • Ranked in Top 10% of class.
  • Skills USA.
  • School certified: all position SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW & torch cutting.
  • AWS certified: 4F & 4G SMAW, 4F & 4G GTAW & GMAW (steel, stainless & aluminum).

Basic Knowledge & Experience

  • Confined Space, Hazard Environments, Low & Hight Voltage, Machining Equipment, Robot Programming, Hand Tools and Rigging

North Central Kansas Technical College
Beloit, KS

Associate's Degree from Business & Accounting
05-2023

University Overview

  • Nine month internship running all aspects of a business.
  • Honor Roll.
  • Ranked in Top of class.
  • 4.0 GPA.

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Work ethic
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Welding safety procedures
  • Blueprint reading
  • Hand tool use
  • Safety awareness

Certification

OSHA 10

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code


SMAW

Carbon Steel

  • 4F & 4G
  • 6G


FCAW

Carbon Steel

  • 4F & 4G
  • 3G Unlimited Vertical up


MCAW

Carbon Steel

  • 4F & 4G


GMAW

Steel, Stainless

  • 4F & 4G

Carbon steel

  • 5G

Aluminum

  • 5G & 5F


GTAW

Carbon steel, Stainless & Aluminum

  • 4F & 4G
  • 5G Pipe


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Languages

German
Limited Working
ASL
Limited Working

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsCareer advancementCompany Culture401k match

Timeline

MIG Welder

Trinity Rail
12.2023 - Current

Aluminum Welder

Communication Power Industry
05.2023 - 11.2024

Stainless Steel Tig Welder

Midmark Corporation
08.2021 - 03.2022

OSHA 10

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code


SMAW

Carbon Steel

  • 4F & 4G
  • 6G


FCAW

Carbon Steel

  • 4F & 4G
  • 3G Unlimited Vertical up


MCAW

Carbon Steel

  • 4F & 4G


GMAW

Steel, Stainless

  • 4F & 4G

Carbon steel

  • 5G

Aluminum

  • 5G & 5F


GTAW

Carbon steel, Stainless & Aluminum

  • 4F & 4G
  • 5G Pipe


North Central Kansas Technical College

Technical Degree from Welding

North Central Kansas Technical College

Associate's Degree from Business & Accounting
Myka Krauss