Nicolas Kitselman
Pasco
Summary
Resourceful professional in metal fabrication, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in precision cutting, welding, and shaping of sheet metal. Excel in interpreting blueprints, project management, and safety compliance. Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities enable successful project outcomes and team collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lube Technician
Walla Walla Toyota
Walla Walla
11.2022 - 04.2025
- Tested batteries using specialized equipment such as digital multimeters.
- Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner upon arrival at the service station.
- Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
- Performed oil changes and lubrication services on a variety of vehicles.
- Documented work performed on repair orders, submitting reports to supervisor for implementation into corporate system.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
- Installed new windshield wiper blades and checked tire pressure.
- Adjusted tire pressure on vehicles and warned customers of leaks and tire damage.
- Checked for any signs of wear or damage to brakes, suspension systems, steering components, exhaust systems and other parts of the vehicle.
- Recognized safety hazards while working with tools and machinery in order to avoid injury or property damage.
- Inspected and changed air filters, fuel filters, transmission fluid, coolant levels and other fluids as needed.
- Maintained tools, test equipment and materials, keeping work areas organized.
- Disposed of used oil containers in accordance with local regulations.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Sheet Metal Worker Local 55
Apollo Mechanical Contractors
Kennewick
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Cleaned all tools after each use following standard safety procedures.
- Trimmed, filed, ground, deburred, buffed, and smoothed surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
- Measured dimensions of completed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Repaired and maintained sheet metal products.
- Installed assemblies in supportive frameworks according to blueprints.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
- Assembled ducts from prefabricated sections using screws or bolts.
- Shaped metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer.
- Utilized hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment to cut, shape, and assemble metal components.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA standards.
- Coordinated with other trades, such as plumbing and HVAC, to complete projects efficiently.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference lines on material, using scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers.
- Trimmed excess material from edges of formed parts using snips or power saws.
- Inspected, assembled, and smoothed seams and joints of burred surfaces.
- Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using measuring instruments.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Applied sealants to joints between sections of sheet metal ducts.
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Railcar Repairman
GreenBrier Rail Services
Finley
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained an organized workspace at all times while adhering to established safety protocols.
- Used pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars and cutting torches to remove locomotives and car mechanical units.
- Used a variety of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers. to perform repairs on railcars.
- Utilized welding skills when making permanent repairs or replacements on damaged metal components.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Communicated effectively with other personnel in order to coordinate activities related to railroad operations.
- Ensured quality control measures were met during every repair job by double-checking all work before completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waitsburg High School
Waitsburg06-2017
Skills
- Oil change
- Vehicle inspection
- Brake inspection
- Tire rotation
- Battery testing
- Customer service
- Blueprint reading
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Quality control
- Sheet metal cutting
- Sheet metal math
- Measure metal
- Welding techniques
- Mechanical repairs
- Equipment operation
- Power tool operation
- Safety protocols
- Reliability
- Equipment inspection
- Team building
- Material handling
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society in High School with an accumulative GPA of 3.6
- Received Student athlete awards for Football and Track and Field
Certification
- OSHA Ten hour Certificate
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Forklift Operation certified
References
- Evan Lopez-509-947-5433
- Kaylee Wade-509-420-3497
- Gavin Walsh-509-420-3628
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sheet Metal Worker Local 55
Apollo Mechanical Contractors
05.2023 - 01.2025
Railcar Repairman
GreenBrier Rail Services
04.2023 - 05.2023
Lube Technician
Walla Walla Toyota
11.2022 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Waitsburg High School
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