Laborer

To obtain a position with a company with growth potential and where I can utilize my fabrication and welding skills

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Production Welder, Kansas City, Missouri, 2001 - Present
Programming and operation of multiple ABB robotic units to weld sub and complete assemblies of motorcycle frames and fuel tanks.
Inspect and repair weld defects using either a Gas Metal Arc Welding or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process.
Work off-site with Engineering and Suppliers on new product development projects to set up proper tooling for new model fixtures.
Work with Engineering and Suppliers to integrate new tooling into current production processes.
Work as a team member in a High Power Work Organization (HPWO) where individual groups work together to make business decisions with minimal leadership input.

Atchison Steel Casting Machine Shop, Welder, St. Joseph, Missouri, 1998 - 2001
Inspect for defects and repair castings for Caterpillar heavy equipment by removing defects and re-building areas using a Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.
Weld brackets on and inside the axle housings using Sheilded Metal Arc Welding process for large dump trucks.
Re-built improperly machined surfaces using Gas Metal Arc Welding process for the part to be re-machined.
Attended classes for Geometrical Dimensional and Tolerance, Finite Measurement and Blueprint reading.

Brad Hill Farms, Operations, Weston, Missouri, 1996 - 1998
Operate farming equipment such as Tractors, Combine and Grain Trucks on an as-needed basis.
Performed maintenance and repairs on all production equipment.



Diversified Metal Fabricators, Welder/Machinist, Smithville, Missouri 1995 - 1996
Performed manual welds in the flat, horizontal, and vertical position on cold rolled steel, hot rolled steel, galvanized tubing, and expanded metal.
Preformed operations on a cold cut saw, tube bender, metal punch, drill press, and grinder to shape components prior to being welded.
Performed fork truck operations to expedite material for production needs.

Platte County Area Vocational Technical Services
Completed Industrial Welding program in one year.
Member of VICA, 1994 – 1995

Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO
Attended one year for general courses, 1993 – 1994

West Platte High School, Weston, MO
Graduated, 1993
Member of the football, wrestling, and track teams
Awarded scholarship to Central Missouri State University for service in the community on the Volunteer Fire Dept.

Hobbies

Modifying vehicles for off-road use.
Fabricating and assembling of competition off-road vehicles.
Fabrication of MTRA race-approved Monster Truck chassis.
Performance enhancements on street legal vehicles.

Affiliations

Member of Stompers, LLC. Since 2001
www.stompers4x4.com