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Nickolas Kurkules

Newport,MI

Summary

Hard worker with strong skills in team collaboration, effective communication, and problem-solving. Experienced in executing mission plans and maintaining equipment safety, ready to enhance operational effectiveness.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Welder

Lakewood Machine Products
Carleton, MI, MI
02.2026 - Current
  • Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components per specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
  • Maintained safety standards while working in a high-paced environment.
  • Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
  • Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
  • Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.

11B Infantryman

Michigan Army National Guard
Lansing, Michigan
11.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to execute mission plans and enhance unit effectiveness.
  • Performed weapons maintenance and inspections to ensure operational readiness.
  • Engaged in physical fitness training to maintain peak performance levels.
  • Developed communication skills through briefings and reporting to superiors.
  • Participated in simulations and drills to prepare for real-world engagements.
  • Participated in field exercises to practice mission-essential tasks under simulated conditions.
  • Inspected equipment before use to ensure proper functioning and safety standards were met.
  • Interpreted maps and navigation aids to plan safe routes for movement between objectives.
  • Identified potential hazards within operational areas that could impede mission success.
  • Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
  • Developed strategies with squad leaders for responding to threats encountered in the field.
  • Provided first aid to wounded personnel during combat operations.
  • Utilized night vision devices in order to maximize visibility during low light conditions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Airport High School
Carleton, MI
05-2025

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Problem solving
  • Map interpretation
  • Welding machine setup
  • Welding
  • Welding safety

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

Lakewood Machine Products
02.2026 - Current

11B Infantryman

Michigan Army National Guard
11.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Airport High School
Nickolas Kurkules