Kenneth Kortuem
Sturgis
Summary
A goal-driven individual who is willing to do what it takes to get the job done in a safe and efficient manner. Is detail-oriented and used to following production deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assembler
AKG
Mitchell
02.2022 - 09.2025
- Assembled components following detailed specifications and drawings.
- Operated hand tools and machinery to complete assembly tasks efficiently.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to standards.
- Assisted in training new assemblers on established procedures and techniques.
- Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
- Inspect finished products for defects and conformance to customer requirements.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow processes within the department.
- Identify problems that may affect product quality and take corrective action when required.
- Assist in training new employees on proper safety procedures while operating machinery.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and work orders to determine the specific assembly instructions.
- Packed finished products for shipment and prepared them according to shipping specifications.
- Identified and resolved assembly and production issues or malfunctions.
Material Handler
AKG
Mitchell
02.2022 - 09.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between warehouse and production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently to maintain workflow continuity.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
Welding Fabricator
Trail King Industries Inc
Mitchell
12.2014 - 02.2022
- Fabricated metal components using MIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate assembly of structures.
- Operated various welding machines and tools for efficient production.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper welding practices.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Operated cranes, hoists, and other material-handling equipment to move materials around the shop floor.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Education
Welding Technology - AAS
Lake Area Tech
Watertown, SD05-2014
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Quality inspection
- Material handling
- Machine operation
- Safety procedures
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye coordination
- Product assembly
- Production scheduling
- Visual inspections
- Mechanic assembly
- Problem-solving
- Proficiency with hand tools
- Crane and hoist equipment operation
- Manufacturing
- Equipment operation
- Welding tool operation
- Forklift certified
- Crane operations
- scissor lift
Certification
forklift certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assembler
AKG
02.2022 - 09.2025
Material Handler
AKG
02.2022 - 09.2025
Welding Fabricator
Trail King Industries Inc
12.2014 - 02.2022
Welding Technology - AAS
Lake Area Tech