Adam Carpenter
Parrottsville,TN
Summary
I have put my hands on many different skills and trades and pick up on things quick. I’m good on my tools and problem solving. I will step up and take ownership and leadership over a project. I work well with anyone, do right by me I’ll do right by you. Have been a good team leader for past companies/establishments. I do not mind overtime, I actually prefer it. I have the drive to learn new skills and will ask questions if I am uncertain. I am highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rock creek grading
Burnsville, North Carolina
12.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery on construction sites for grading and excavation tasks.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine checks and minor repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe and efficient job site operations.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to verify machinery functionality before use.
- Communicated with site supervisors regarding project requirements and equipment needs.
- Adhered to environmental regulations while operating machinery in various conditions.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
Turbine Mechanic
GE Vernova
Houston, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Assembled turbine components following safety protocols and technical specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on turbine systems for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues in turbine operations.
- Taking precision measurements.
- Staging out work for the day and assigning helpers to mechanics.
- Crane rigger and flagger (hand and verbal signals)
- Replaced worn-out parts and components to ensure equipment functionality.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify faults in turbine machinery and equipment.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper turbine maintenance procedures.
- Identified potential safety hazards related to the use of turbines and implemented preventative measures accordingly.
- Attended training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry standards regarding safe operation of turbines.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Dismantled turbine parts for repair or replacement purposes.
- Installed and maintained gas, steam, or wind turbines in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in order to comply with company policies and regulations.
- Followed safety protocols, regulations and codes to reduce hazards and risks to personnel and equipment.
- Fabricate tooling.
- Forklift operating.
- Gantry crane experience.
- Welding structural enclosures, pipe and etc.
Welder technician
Altec Industries
Burnsville, North Carolina
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques and equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for precise welding tasks.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding machines to join materials effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Participated in safety meetings to promote a safe working environment.
- Trained junior welders on best practices and safety protocols.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Education
Mountain Heritage High School
Burnsville, NCSkills
- Equipment operation
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Safety protocol adherence
- Excavation techniques
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Precision measurement
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Vibratory roller operation
- Aerial lift operation
- Bulldozer maneuvering
- Ditch digging
- Material handling equipment
- Turbine assembly
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Welding techniques
- Team collaboration
- Torque wrench operation
- Bearing replacement
- Turbine maintenance
- Pneumatic systems
- Rigging expertise
- Precision alignment
- Crane operation
- Rotating equipment
- Valve repair
- Hand tool proficiency
- Hydraulic systems
- Gearbox repair
- Pump maintenance
- Electrical
- Equipment installation
- Industrial mechanics
- Heavy lifting
- Power tool operation
- Equipment categorization
- Machine repair
- Repair work
- Fabrication processes
- Plasma arc cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Torch cutting
- Welding positioning
- Oxy-fuel welding
- Overhead crane operation
- Welding inspection
- Structural fabrication
- Pipe welding
- Aluminum welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Grinding and finishing
- Safety procedures
- Stainless steel welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Fall protection
- Grinders
- Stick welding
- Equipment monitoring
- Welding safety procedures
- Blueprints
- Shop drawings
- Jig fabrication
- TIG welding
- Plasma cutting
- Defect repair
- Crane and rigging safety
- Hand tool safety
- Personal protective equipment
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rock creek grading
12.2024 - Current
Turbine Mechanic
GE Vernova
03.2024 - Current
Welder technician
Altec Industries
02.2021 - 05.2024
Mountain Heritage High School