David Gaston is a certified journeyman's welder seeking a career in welding. He has over 15 years of work experience including as a fitness trainer and director of rehabilitation, welder for several companies, and various roles for Caterpillar. He has completed certification programs to become an automotive diesel mechanic and journeyman welder. Gaston highlights that he is a hard worker, goal oriented, and has never been injured on the job.

1. David Gaston
Hard worker, goal oriented, easy to get along with, determined, leader, self-
motivated
118 Balagna Court - Hanna City, IL 61536
dgaston@creo-fit.com - 3092654443
I am a certified journeyman's welder. I look to pursue a career in Welding.
Work Experience
Fitness Trainer
CreoFit - Hanna City, IL
2009 to Present
CREO-FIT, January 2009- Present. Own and operate a full functional fitness center. Duties include
assisting clients with their personal health goals, such as weight loss, training, body composition testing,
meal planning, and etc. I also incorporate fitness programming into companies. Client’s include Mossville
Elementary School, Powerton, and Knox County.
Director of Rehab and Trainer
AlignLIfe - Peoria, IL
June 2009 to February 2012
ALIGN LIFE OF NORTH PEORIA 2009-bruary 2012
Director of Rehab: Duties include Management and treatment of chiropractic patient’s rehabilitative
orders.
Welder
Philippi Hagenbuch - Peoria, IL
January 2007 to June 2009
PHILIPPI HAGENBUCH, 2007 – June 2009. Welder/Fitter/Build heavy equipment parts from print. I left
this position because I wanted to pursue an opportunity to work in the health and fitness field.
Welder
Kress - Brimfield, IL
January 2006 to January 2007
KRESS CORPORATION, 2006-2007, Welder/Fitter/Built parts from print. I left this position for a first
shift job.
Welder/Fabricator
Morton Metal Craft - Peoria, IL
December 2004 to January 2006
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2. MORTON METAL CRAFT 2004 - January 2006
Welder/Fitter/Built parts from print. I left this position to further education as a diesel mechanic.
Stocker, CNC Operator, Sand Pit Worker
Caterpillar - Peoria, IL
June 2000 to December 2004
CATERPILLAR Morton/Mossville/Mapleton, 2000-2004
Socker, pulled and stocked parts, Certified CNC Operator. I went through a lay off and got moved to
Mapleton as a foundry worker. I left this position because shoveling sand in a foundry was not something
I was interested in.
Education
Certified Automotive Diesel Mechanic Course Complete in Diesel Mechanic
UTI - Glendale Heights, IL
2004 to 2005
Certified Journeyman’s Welder, Course Complete in Welder
Midwest School of Welding - Lincoln, IL
1998 to 1998
High School Diploma
Manual High School - Peoria, IL
1992
Certified in Haz Mat, Confined Space, CPR
Certified Through Previous Employers - Illinois
Skills
Welder: Mig, Tig, Stick. CNC Operator. Fork Lift Driver.
Additional Information
I am a hardworking goal oriented individual. I have safe work practices and have never been injured
on the job.
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