Tim Patrick
Paullina,IA
Summary
Seasoned Welder 38 years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Den Hartog Industries Inc.
Hospers, IA
08.2022 - Current
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Trailer Technician
Wallinga Design
Sioux Center, IA
03.2014 - 02.2022
- Performed routine maintenance on trailers including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and testing of safety features.
- Troubleshot electrical issues in trailers using wiring diagrams and specialized test equipment.
- Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to verify conformance to factory specifications.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Fabricated custom trailer parts from steel using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Repaired body damage to trailers by welding metal patches onto frames and other areas.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss repair requirements.
- Installed accessories to trailers such as hitches, running boards, toolboxes, and lighting fixtures.
Maintenance Technician
The Farmers Coop
Paullina, IA
09.2007 - 03.2014
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
Education
Welding Certificate - Welding Technology
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA04-1986
Skills
- Stick Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Structural Welding
- Torch Cutting
- Design Interpretation
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
Timeline
Welder
Den Hartog Industries Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Trailer Technician
Wallinga Design
03.2014 - 02.2022
Maintenance Technician
The Farmers Coop
09.2007 - 03.2014
Welding Certificate - Welding Technology
Northwest Iowa Community College
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