Trevor Dahms
Dakota Fluid Power
HASTINGS,NE
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Skilled technician and welder with extensive experience in hydraulic troubleshooting, blueprint reading, and metal fabrication. Background includes MIG, stick, aluminum, and stainless welding, along with equipment repair and quality control. Ready to support efficient operations and accurate repairs.
Work History
Hydraulic Technician
7 Months- Troubleshot pumps, valves, cylinders, and fittings to identify service issues and repair needs.
- Inspected hydraulic components for leaks, wear, and damage to support reliable system performance.
- Read hydraulic schematics and technical manuals to complete accurate diagnostics and repairs.
- Assembled hoses, fittings, and couplings according to shop specifications and customer requirements.
- Tested repaired systems for pressure, flow, and functionality before returning equipment to service.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
Material Handler
4 Months- Verified inventory locations and updated stock records for material movement.
- Loaded railcars and semi trailers with various soybean byproducts.
- Performed railcar switching by both engineering and conducting.
Leadman
9 Years 6 Months- Directed shop crew activities to maintain workflow, safety compliance, and daily production priorities.
- Monitored work orders to ensure accurate completion and timely railcar turnaround.
- Inspected railcars and components for defects, coordinating repairs with maintenance teams.
- Trained new team members on procedures, equipment use, and quality expectations.
- Communicated schedule changes and repair needs between supervisors, technicians, and yard personnel.
- Enforced safety standards while correcting hazards and supporting incident prevention efforts.
- Reviewed completed work for quality, ensuring repairs met operational and customer requirements.
- Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
- Performed MIG, stick, aluminum, and stainless welding. Uphill and downhill welding, anything from gauge thin material to 1"or more.
- Performed metal fabrication with everything from grinders, oxy/acetylene torches, plasma cutting, press breaks, shears, large drills, ect...
- Performed job interviews/performance reviews.
- Contributed to problem-solving efforts, identifying root causes of issues and implementing effective solutions.
Welder/Welding Robot Operator
6 Years 6 Months- Operated MIG and TIG equipment to complete consistent welds on production components.
- Operated MIG equipment to complete consistent welds on production components.
- Set up welding stations, fixtures, and materials to support efficient production flow.
- Interpreted blueprints and welding symbols to produce precise structural and fabrication welds.
- Performed MIG welding on gauge to 1" thick material.
- Programmed and troubleshot Motoman robotic welders.
- Performed QC and 5S.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Hydraulic troubleshooting
Pump installation
Hose assembly
Pressure testing
Leadership training
Welding
Fabrication
Structural steel fabrication
Vertical welding
Oxy-fuel cutting
Hand tool proficiency
Leadership trained
Metal fabrication
Certification
- Certified MIG welder all positions unlimited, Cathcart Rail - 2016-2025
- Certified Aluminum welder all positions unlimited, Cathcart Rail - 2016-2025
- Certified Stick welder all positions unlimited, Cathcart Rail - 2016-2025
- Forklift operator, Cathcart Rail - 2016-2025
- Skid steer operator, Cathcart Rail - 2016-2025
Timeline
Hydraulic Technician
Dakota Fluid Power
02.2026 - 09.2026Read More
Material Handler
AGP
10.2025 - 02.2026Read More
Leadman
Cathcart Rail
02.2016 - 08.2025Read More
Welder/Welding Robot Operator
CNH Industrial
08.2009 - 02.2016Read More
Hastings Senior High School
High School Diploma
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