Bradley Carlen
Bakersfield
Summary
Dedicated and safety-conscious technician seeking the Bin Repair & Painter position at Burrtec. Bringing over a decade of experience in mechanical maintenance, welding fundamentals, and quality control within manufacturing, with a commitment to learning and excelling in MIG welding, surface prep, and painting duties.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packing & Shipping Supervisor / Quality Control Manager / Machine Operator
Coles Carbide Corporation
Bakersfield
07.2012 - Current
- Operated CNC lathes and surface grinders to machine parts to specification
- Assisted lead mechanic with repairs to hydraulic systems and mechanical maintenance
- Used hand and power tools to maintain machinery and adjust production settings
- Applied precision tools (calipers, micrometers) to verify conformance to standards
- Conducted visual and functional inspections of components
- Documented non-conformances and proposed quality improvements
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams to address quality and safety issues
- Reviewed customer orders and coordinated inventory logistics
- Maintained documentation and conducted client communication for quality assurance
Education
Basic Plate Welding Course -
John Lopez Welding School
Bakersfield, CA08-2013
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA06-2011
Basic Electronics (AC/DC), Automotive, Industrial Drawing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical roles
- Basic hand tools
- Operating power tools
- Machine repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding safety
- Attention to detail
- Identifying defects
- Process improvement
- Training
- Adaptability
Certification
Passed NCCER tests: Welding Safety and Oxygen/Acetylene Cutting Safety
Additional Information
Available for extended shifts and outdoor work, Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement, Eager to develop and refine MIG welding and truck/body painting skills
Education Certifications
- John Lopez Welding School, Bakersfield, CA, Basic Plate Welding Course, 08/01/13, AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Qualification – SMAW process
- Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA, Basic Electronics (AC/DC), Automotive, Industrial Drawing
- Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA, High School Diploma, 06/01/11
Timeline
Packing & Shipping Supervisor / Quality Control Manager / Machine Operator
Coles Carbide Corporation
07.2012 - Current
Basic Plate Welding Course -
John Lopez Welding School
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School
Basic Electronics (AC/DC), Automotive, Industrial Drawing
Bakersfield College
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