Andrew Schmidt
Kokomo,MS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level operation position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Blast Machine Operator
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained OSHA, MSHA and company or state rules and regulations.
- Handled general cleaning of work area and maintenance areas.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Granite and Marble Fabricator
MOMAX Marble And Granite
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
Contractor
Gibson Contracting
05.2013 - 01.2021
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Collaborated with clients to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Negotiated fees and contracts to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients.
- Trained new team members to apply best coding best practices and proper use of development tools.
- Designed and implemented new features and enhancements to improve existing applications.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Education
Welding
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Kokomo, INHeating And Cooling
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Kokomo, INSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Installing and Moving Materials
- Flooring Knowledge
- Belt Sander Mastery
- Forklift Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Product Inspection
- Material Handling
- Materials Movement
Timeline
Blast Machine Operator
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
01.2023 - Current
Granite and Marble Fabricator
MOMAX Marble And Granite
02.2021 - 01.2023
Contractor
Gibson Contracting
05.2013 - 01.2021
Welding
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Heating And Cooling
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana