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Joshua Skelton

Du Quoin,IL

Summary

Adept at welding and fabrication, demonstrated during my tenure at Eatons/cooper B Line, I excel in environments requiring precision and safety. My expertise extends to explosives handling with Warex Explosives, underscoring my commitment to workplace safety and teamwork. Proven ability to solve problems and improve processes, I bring valuable skills to any team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/fabricator

Eatons/cooper B Line
Pinckneyville, IL
02.2019 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Shotfirer/explosive Handler

Warex Explosives
Pinckneyville, IL
01.2017 - 02.2019
  • Maintained a safe work environment with proper handling techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Prevented accidents or misfires through diligent inspection of connections, circuits, and firing systems before each blast operation.
  • Optimized resource usage by accurately calculating required explosive quantities based on geological conditions.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by consistently adhering to company safety protocols while handling hazardous materials during transport, storage, and use.
  • Loaded emulsion and ANFO ammonium nitrate/fuel oil in powder trucks.
  • Drove and operated powder truck to load drilled holes..
  • Taped holes for correct powder procedures
  • Placed caps in boosters loaded holes with finished booster.
  • Stemmed all hole with bobcat skid-steer.
  • Wired and scanned shot.
  • Clear pit and mine for safety before putting off shot.

Convince Store/ Deli

Pyramid Depot
Pinckneyville, IL
10.2016 - 01.2019

Excellent customer service skills

Used meat slicer to prep all lunch meats and cheeses for breakfast and lunch

Handled, cooked and labeled all food items according to safety protocols issued by the state of Illinois health department

Able to prepare made to order food for large crowds, up to 40 or more, in a very timely manner

Properly operated cash register and accurately processed credit card payments

Education

High School Diploma -

North West Academy
Seattle, WA
2007

Skills

  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Shot hole loading
  • Explosives handling
  • Work site safety
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Welder/fabricator

Eatons/cooper B Line
02.2019 - Current

Shotfirer/explosive Handler

Warex Explosives
01.2017 - 02.2019

Convince Store/ Deli

Pyramid Depot
10.2016 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

North West Academy
Joshua Skelton