Kenneth Swain
Chico
Summary
Reliable and experienced welder and fabricator with and extensive back ground in sales and management. I have over six years of welding experience and twenty years of management and customer service. I have been recognized for being on time, a hard worker and having a positive attitude.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Springboard Biodiesel
Chico, CA
06.2024 - 01.2026
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise assembly.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints to maintain safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Maintained welding equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Fabrication Welder
Richer's Earthen Iron
Chico, CA
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Read blueprints
- Cut material, categorize, and stage
- Assemble to strict tolerances
- Installed fencing and gates
Structural Welder
Hilo Erectors
Yuba City, CA
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various materials.
- Inspected welds for structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure timely completion of welding tasks.
Fabricator
Richer’s Earthen Iron
Chico, CA
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Read blueprints
- Cut material, categorize, and stage
- Assemble to strict tolerances
- Install
Retail Associate
Broadway Pawn
Chico, CA
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Opening store and prepping for the day
- Designing and setting up window displays
- Testing and cleaning incoming products
- Customer service and sales
Customer Service Representative
Tri Counties Bank
Chico, CA
11.2014 - 01.2019
- Opening new accounts
- Processing loan applications
- Teller
- Perform opening and closing vault procedures
Product Technician
Aarons Furniture Store
Chico, CA
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Assembled and prepared furniture products for delivery, ensuring quality standards were met.
- Conducted routine inspections of inventory to maintain stock levels and product condition.
- Delivered products.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency during peak operational periods.
Co-Owner
Young Love Outfitters
Chico, CA
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Product design and development.
- Scheduled and styled photo and video shoots.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Coordinated marketing campaigns, increasing brand visibility within local communities.
Assistant Manager
Aeropostale
Chico, CA
07.2008 - 02.2012
- Led team in achieving operational goals, enhancing overall productivity and efficiency.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving stock accuracy.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and engagement strategies.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation to optimize team performance during peak periods.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
Education
Certificate of completion - Welding Technology program
Butte College
Oroville, CA07.2022
Skills
- Experienced in management, hiring and efficiently training new employees
- Comprehend blueprints and read weld symbols
- Proficient in all applications of welding
- Most proficient in GMAW
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
Affiliations
- American Welding Society (August 2021 - present)
- AWS Butte College Chapter Weld Club President (August 2021 - 2022)
Timeline
Welder
Springboard Biodiesel
06.2024 - 01.2026
Fabrication Welder
Richer's Earthen Iron
10.2022 - 01.2024
Structural Welder
Hilo Erectors
08.2022 - 10.2022
Fabricator
Richer’s Earthen Iron
11.2020 - 08.2021
Retail Associate
Broadway Pawn
02.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service Representative
Tri Counties Bank
11.2014 - 01.2019
Product Technician
Aarons Furniture Store
08.2013 - 11.2014
Co-Owner
Young Love Outfitters
02.2012 - 02.2014
Assistant Manager
Aeropostale
07.2008 - 02.2012
Certificate of completion - Welding Technology program
Butte College