Nick Vinkemeier
Cologne,MN
Summary
Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Extensive experience in machine and component rebuilding as well as undercarriage. Great work attitude and enjoyment for train and learning from others.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Machinist
S.M. Hentges & Sons
02.2024 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Extensive machining and lineboring experience
Diesel Technician
RDO Equipment
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
- Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Delivered reliable repair services by consistently adhering to manufacturer specifications during all maintenance activities.
- Welding, Machining and Lineboring
- Extensive hydraulics experience and cylinder rebuiling
Welder
Storms MFG
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Ran Field Service truck
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Heavy Construction Equipment
DCTC
Rosemount05.2024
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Machining
- Lineboring
- Hydraulic component rebuilding
Timeline
Welder/Machinist
S.M. Hentges & Sons
02.2024 - Current
Diesel Technician
RDO Equipment
08.2022 - 02.2024
Welder
Storms MFG
03.2020 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Heavy Construction Equipment
DCTC
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