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Alex Evans

Jonesboro,AR

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Production Welder

Utility Trailer Manufacturing
Paragould , AR
02.2021 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Operated robotic cells machinery.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Machine Operator/ Welder

Apex Tool Group
Jonesboro , AR
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
  • Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.

Farm Hand

Craft Farm Partnership
Weiner , Arkansas
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
  • Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
  • Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
  • Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Repaired farm vehicles, including tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
  • Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Performed routine and preventive maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment.
  • Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts.
  • Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems to return machines to service.
  • Maintained and repaired farm machinery, systems and vehicles, including tractors, harvesters and irrigation systems, to keep operations smooth and efficient.

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Utility Trailer
Paragould , 72450
02.2014 - 10.2019
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
  • Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Used Tool to inspect quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Studied blueprints and design specs to uphold best-in-class knowledge of Type products.
  • Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
  • Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
  • Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Reported problems and concerns to management.

Pipe Layer

Stan Witt Construction
Harrisburg , Arkansas
05.2012 - 11.2012
  • Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
  • Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
  • Followed plans to locate existing utilities prior to digging and flagged locations for operators.
  • Located existing pipes needing repair or replacement using magnetic or radio indicators.
  • Installed new hydrants, valves and lines to meet fire department needs and protect residents.
  • Checked slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
  • Accessed existing pipes, repaired issues and put in new components for Type, Type and Type systems.
  • Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
  • Covered completed pipes with earth or materials and prepared sites for grading.
  • Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
  • Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Lifeguard

Crowleys Ridge State Park
Walcott , AR
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Monitored safety of all guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.

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  • Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
  • Consulted with emergency personnel while securing scene.
  • Saved distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
  • Completed basic maintenance and repairs to keep pools functioning properly.
  • Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
  • Performed lifesaving measures, including CPR during incidents until paramedics arrived on scene.
  • Used CPR skills to assist rescued individuals until arrival of emergency services.

Education

ADVANCED STRUCTURAL STEEL & PIPE WELDING - Welding

Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR
10.2013 - 12.2013

General Education - General Eds Pre Allied Health

Arkansas State University - Newport
Newport, AR
05.2018 - Current

Skills

Parts manufacturing

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Timeline

Production Welder

Utility Trailer Manufacturing
02.2021 - Current

Machine Operator/ Welder

Apex Tool Group
11.2020 - 02.2021

Farm Hand

Craft Farm Partnership
02.2020 - 08.2020

General Education - General Eds Pre Allied Health

Arkansas State University - Newport
05.2018 - Current

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Utility Trailer
02.2014 - 10.2019

ADVANCED STRUCTURAL STEEL & PIPE WELDING - Welding

Black River Technical College
10.2013 - 12.2013

Pipe Layer

Stan Witt Construction
05.2012 - 11.2012

Lifeguard

Crowleys Ridge State Park
05.2012 - 08.2012
Alex Evans