Adam Schwarz
Collegeville,PA
Summary
Dynamic Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Buck Enterprise, excelling in heavy machinery operation and site preparation. Proven track record in enhancing worksite safety and efficiency through expert equipment inspections and effective team leadership. Skilled in grading and excavation techniques, fostering a collaborative environment that drives project success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Buck Enterprise
03.2018 - 03.2025
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Mechanic
Buck Enterprise
03.2018 - 03.2025
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
Welder
Haines & Kibblehouse
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Foreman
RDS Swimming Pool Plumbing
01.1989 - 12.2012
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime due to mechanical failure or repairs.
- Implemented efficient work processes to boost overall productivity while reducing costs.
- Maintained high levels of workforce morale and engagement, organizing team-building activities and providing regular feedback.
- Optimized equipment usage, scheduling regular maintenance and updates to prevent downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perkiomen Valley High School
Collegeville, PA06.1991
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
- Loader operation
- Equipment operations
- Backhoe operation
- Land clearing
- General labor
- Following instructions
- Grading expertise
- Bulldozer operation
- Site preparation
- Excavation techniques
- Asphalt spreading
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Buck Enterprise
03.2018 - 03.2025
Mechanic
Buck Enterprise
03.2018 - 03.2025
Welder
Haines & Kibblehouse
03.2014 - 03.2017
Foreman
RDS Swimming Pool Plumbing
01.1989 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Perkiomen Valley High School
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