Nickolas Breuer
Edmond,OK
Summary
Experienced welder and heavy equipment operator with 4+ years in custom repairs, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and safe equipment operation. Known for reliability, hands-on problem solving, and keeping projects moving on schedule. Dependable welding and fabrication professional with a background in custom repairs, blueprint reading, and material handling. Brings strong problem-solving skills, clean work habits, and a focus on safe, efficient project completion. Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Heavy Equipment Operator
Self Employed
Guymon, Oklahoma
05.2015 - 11.2019
- Completed self-employed welding tasks for custom repairs and fabrication projects.
- Worked with clients to review project details and repair requirements.
- Kept work areas clean by clearing scrap metal and debris.
- Collected needed materials for each project to support production deadlines.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Dug trenches for utilities, footings, and property improvements.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
Cowboy/Farmer
Hicks Farms Inc
Guymon, Oklahoma
01.2013 - 11.2019
- Rode horses to move livestock between grazing areas and holding pens.
- Inspected fences, gates, and water sources for daily ranch operations.
- Monitored herd health and reported injuries, illness, and distress.
- Coordinated with ranch crew to complete feeding and roundup tasks.
- Communicating effectively with fellow cowboys regarding herd movements or potential hazards.
- Checking and maintaining fences on the property.
- Maintaining saddles, bridles, and other tack.
- Operating farm machinery such as tractors and balers.
- Feeding hay, grain, and supplements to livestock.
Education
High School Diploma -
Guymon High School
Guymon, OK05-1998
Skills
- Manual welding
- Semi automatic welding
- Metal fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Material handling
- Torch cutting
- Steel fabrication
- Gas metal arc welding
- Joint preparation
- Structural welding
- Sheet metal fabrication
Timeline
Welder/Heavy Equipment Operator
Self Employed
05.2015 - 11.2019
Cowboy/Farmer
Hicks Farms Inc
01.2013 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Guymon High School