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Patrick Kepler

BUFFALO

Summary

Dedicated craftsman with extensive experience in precision grinding and welding. Known for strong collaboration and leadership skills, consistently driving team productivity while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Crafstman Finisher

Custom Powder Coating Services
Springfield, MO
06.2025 - Current
  • Operated precision grinding machines to achieve tight tolerances and specifications.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Tig Welding

Passivation/Finish Grinder

Sho-Me-Fabrication
Springfield, MO
06.2022 - 06.2025
  • Operated grinding equipment to achieve precise dimensions and surface finishes.
  • Tig welding

Supervisor

Multi-Craft-Contractors
Springfield, MO
06.2008 - 06.2012
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Supervised 10 people in my department and worked with the other department leads to make sure the product was of good quality and in a timely manner.
  • Tig Welding

Lead Finisher and Electropolish Lead

Stainless Fabrication
Springfield, MO
06.2012 - 06.2022

Building of cathodes to fit all types of anodes, copper bars, wires, stingers, building of sweeps for shells, cones.

Was in charge of all water treatment up to and including sending samples on how to correctly treat.

Acid used included, Nitric, Phosphoric, Hydrochloric, Sulfuric, and several others.

Timeline

Crafstman Finisher

Custom Powder Coating Services
06.2025 - Current

Passivation/Finish Grinder

Sho-Me-Fabrication
06.2022 - 06.2025

Lead Finisher and Electropolish Lead

Stainless Fabrication
06.2012 - 06.2022

Supervisor

Multi-Craft-Contractors
06.2008 - 06.2012
Patrick Kepler