Palin Deterding
New Athens
Summary
Detail-oriented farmer and mechanic skilled in sustainable farming practices and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to optimize crop yields while adhering to safety protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer/Mechanic/Welder
D&R Huber Farms
New Athens
01.2018 - Current
- Cultivated diverse crops using sustainable farming practices and advanced techniques.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment, enhancing performance and ensuring safety.
- Monitored soil health and moisture levels, optimizing crop growth and increasing yield potential.
- Assisted in inventory management for seeds, fertilizers, and other agricultural supplies.
- Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
- Acquired seeds and fertilizers from suppliers to support farming operations.
- Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
- Monitored growth of crops and weeds, applying herbicides to manage infestations.
- Irrigated crops manually or using automated systems such as pivots or sprinklers.
- Observed animals during birthing process; assisted as needed; monitored newborns' health status.
- Operated welding equipment to complete various projects and tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with peers on group welding projects, improving overall skill set and teamwork.
- Developed skills in MIG, TIG, stick arc and flux-cored welding processes.
- Maintained a clean work environment by disposing of scrap metal properly.
- Ground surfaces to prepare them for welding operations according to specified requirements.
- Monitored gas flow rate during welding process to guarantee optimal performance of the machine.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions as required by the job specifications.
Education
New Athens
New Athens IL05.2027
CCSI
Red Bud IL05.2026
Skills
- Crop management
- Equipment maintenance
- Welding techniques
- Safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Cultivation
- Soil analysis
- Grain handling
- Dumping and loading
- Farm machinery operation
- Harvest operations
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Harvesting
- Farm operations management
- Mechanical maintenance
Timeline
Farmer/Mechanic/Welder
D&R Huber Farms
01.2018 - Current
New Athens
CCSI