Shane Kindt

• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
• Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
• Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
• Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
• Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
• Improved project completion times by streamlining welding processes for structural components.
• Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
• Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
• Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
• Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
• Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
• Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
• Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
• Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
• Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
• Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining properly functioning equipment.
• Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.

This was the start of my path towards my derected field of employment. This was family owned and operated company built by my father. It started with one Truck and one Belly Dump and 3 years later he had turned that Truck and Trailer in to 12 Trucks and 12 full sets of Double Belly's.. my Father had a lot to give as far as education went. Receiving most of his training in the Navy he was was a master fabricator and master mechanic. I started employment with him at 14 as a Tireman Mechanic Helper and Oilier. Later down the road before the CDL came I also operated the Semi Trucks pulling Double Belly Dumps.. My duties included anything and everything that can come up in this kind of operation.