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Richard Ketscher

Richard Ketscher

Hickman,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Fabricator

Jackrabbit & jackrabbit chipping
Ripon, CA
02.2021 - Current
  • Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
  • Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
  • Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
  • Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
  • Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.

Fabrication Welder

Wilkey Industries
Turlock, CA
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
  • Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
  • Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
  • Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
  • Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.

Welding Fabricator

Andros Engineering
Paso Robles, CA
01.2016 - 02.2019
  • Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
  • Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
  • Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
  • Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
  • Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
  • Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
  • Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanized Agriculture

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA
05.2015

High School Diploma -

John H. Pitman High School
Turlock, CA
05.2012

Skills

  • Attention to detail/ organized
  • Safety oriented
  • Get the job done in a timely manner
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Welding Fabricator

Jackrabbit & jackrabbit chipping
02.2021 - Current

Fabrication Welder

Wilkey Industries
02.2019 - 02.2020

Welding Fabricator

Andros Engineering
01.2016 - 02.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanized Agriculture

Modesto Junior College

High School Diploma -

John H. Pitman High School

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