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Richard Kuster

Milan

Summary

With a proven track record at John Deere Davenport Works, I excel in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, demonstrating precision in fabrication from blueprints and a keen attention to detail. My expertise in quality management at Honsa Ergonomics highlights my critical thinking and project management skills, ensuring top-notch quality and efficiency in all projects.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

John Deere Davenport Works
05.2021 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Welder

Raymond Corp
02.2021 - 05.2021

Performed MIG welding on multiple parts for Toyota Forklifts.

Assessed quality of welds.

Blueprint specifications followed to create components.

Quality Manager

Honsa Ergonomics
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.

Welder

John Deere Harvester Works
09.2011 - 11.2019
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Rockridge Highschool
Taylor Ridge, IL
05.1999

Skills

  • Welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Stick welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Layout and fitting
  • Critical thinking
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Structural welding
  • Steel fabrication
  • Arc welding
  • Flat welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Equipment operation
  • Horizontal welding
  • MIG welding professional
  • Cutting techniques
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Wire feed machines
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Parts fabrication
  • Welding position proficiency
  • Joint preparation
  • Welding symbols
  • Surface preparation
  • Oxy-acetylene welding
  • Precision measuring
  • Hand-forming workpieces
  • Materials selection
  • Project management
  • Plasma arc welding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Fire prevention
  • Submerged arc welding
  • Metallurgy knowledge

Timeline

Welder

John Deere Davenport Works
05.2021 - Current

Welder

Raymond Corp
02.2021 - 05.2021

Quality Manager

Honsa Ergonomics
11.2019 - 01.2021

Welder

John Deere Harvester Works
09.2011 - 11.2019

Diploma - General Studies

Rockridge Highschool
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