Trae Bennett
Mandan
Summary
Performed in three different positions as a Building Maintenance, Fuel System Operator,and Coal Yard Operator. Achieved 100% accident free work history for self and employees. Developed better communication skills and learning by talking with experienced employees.
Diligent Heavy Equipment Operator with solid background in welding techniques and fabrication. Adept at performing high-quality welds on various materials and structures, contributing to successful completion of numerous projects. Demonstrated ability in maintaining safety standards and displaying excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Track Laborer
Northern Plains Rail Services
Bismarck, ND
06.2022 - Current
- Weld broken or chipped frogs and switch points.
- Maintain track and switch conditions.
- Shoot thermite welds.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld specifications.
- Maintained and repaired welding tools and equipment, optimizing operational efficiency.
Coal Drying Operator(Temp.)
Great River Energy
Washburn, ND
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Walk Unit or air jig for preventive maintenance
- Check air pressures and takeups for the belts
- Wash areas in the unit each week
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent operational disruptions.
- Operated and monitored equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
Welder
North Central Transportation
Mandan, ND
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Weld and fix broken semi trailers
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
- Inspect and do preventative maintenance on trailers and trucks
- Fix flat tires and replace bad tires on trailers and trucks
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to maintain industry standards.
Dragline Maintenance
North American Coal Corp. (Freedom Mine)
Washburn, ND
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Fixed cracks on drag-line bucket and added wear bars
- Solved problems of how to fix anything that broke on a bucket or a piece of equipment
- Fixed broken drag, hoist, and dump ropes
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Conducted routine inspections of welds to ensure structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Welder
Bobcat
Bismarck, ND
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Completed a 3 month summer apprenticeship in 2018
- On a production line had to put the buckets together and weld them
- Solved problems on how to fix bad welds fast to make our quota on buckets made per shift
- Fixed welds on buckets and also communicate if a welding robot had mistakes
Education
Associates In Applied Science - Welding Technology
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, NDHigh school diploma - undefined
Mandan High school
Mandan, NDSkills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Welder/Track Laborer
Northern Plains Rail Services
06.2022 - Current
Welder
North Central Transportation
08.2021 - 12.2021
Coal Drying Operator(Temp.)
Great River Energy
08.2020 - 06.2022
Dragline Maintenance
North American Coal Corp. (Freedom Mine)
05.2019 - 08.2020
Welder
Bobcat
05.2019 - 08.2019
High school diploma - undefined
Mandan High school
Associates In Applied Science - Welding Technology
North Dakota State College of Science