Paul Foster
Spanish Fork,UT
Summary
Dynamic Lead Yellow Iron Mechanic and Welder Fabricator with extensive experience at Kenny Seng Construction. Expert in engine rebuilding and hydraulic systems, reducing downtime through efficient repairs. Proven ability to train apprentices while maintaining a safe work environment. Skilled in welding and fabrication, ensuring high-quality project outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Yellow Iron Mechanic and Welder Fabricator
Kenny Seng Construction
10.2012 - 11.2025
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns,ordering parts,and performing major repairs on engines,hydraulics,electrical, tier4 emission systems,drive trains and undercarriage.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and MSHA regulations.
- In charge of welding and fabrication projects such as structural repairs ,rebuilding buckets,crusher components,dozer blades, scraper cans and aprons,and fabricating roll off transport trailers.
- Trained apprentices and field service mechanics.
Yellow Iron Mechanic and Welder
Hadco Construction
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
Class A Yellow Iron Mechanic and Welder Fabricator
Komatsu Equipment
07.2004 - 12.2010
- Performed major undercarriage rebuilds on D10R and D11R bull dozers,Repaired and set up grader tables, repaired caterpillar H.U.I engines using SIS and cat ET on a lap top computer.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and MSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Welded 930E Komatsu haul truck beds together using inner shield core shield 8 wire ran through LN 25 suite cases hooked to miller 500 amp air pac welder generators.
- Set up thumbs and quick couplers on Komatsu PC excavators.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Heavy Duty Mechanics
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT06-1997
Skills
- Work order management
- Engine rebuilding
- Troubleshooting skills using Cat electronic technician and Cummins Ensight
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Track press ,pancake press and high torc hydraulic torque wrench tooling
- Overhead crane ,service truck crane heavy lifting and rigging operations
Timeline
Lead Yellow Iron Mechanic and Welder Fabricator
Kenny Seng Construction
10.2012 - 11.2025
Yellow Iron Mechanic and Welder
Hadco Construction
04.2011 - 11.2011
Class A Yellow Iron Mechanic and Welder Fabricator
Komatsu Equipment
07.2004 - 12.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Heavy Duty Mechanics
Salt Lake Community College