Alex Tatley
Yankton,South Dakota
Summary
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
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cowboy
stockmens livestock
Yankton, SD
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Feeding hay, grain, and supplements to livestock.
- Checking and maintaining fences on the property.
- Operating farm machinery such as tractors and balers.
- Ensuring all safety protocols are followed when handling horses and other livestock.
- Communicating effectively with fellow cowboys regarding herd movements or potential hazards.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Organized new stock arrivals by size, color and age to facilitate health examinations and breeding program.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
Livestock Handler
American Foods Group
Yankton, South Dakota
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted with the daily feeding and watering of livestock.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in animal pens, stalls, and barns.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with livestock.
- Performed routine maintenance on farm equipment.
- Provided humane handling of animals at all times.
- Observed animals for signs of illness or distress.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks containing livestock for delivery to markets or other farms.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with local regulations concerning animal care and welfare standards.
- Trained new personnel on proper animal handling techniques.
- Performed general cleaning duties around the property including washing pens, stalls, barns.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
Welding Fabricator
Row 23
Santa Ana, CA
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Developed test plans for verifying accuracy of fabricated components before shipment.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Apprentice
Southland Industries
Garden Grove, CA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
- Locate blockages in lines using video cameras or other diagnostic equipment.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
Laborer
Glen buhr
Encinitas, CA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
Education
Welding
CTM Welding Labs
Anaheim, CA07-2023
High School Diploma -
La Habra High School
La Habra, CA05-2021
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Tractor Operation
- Facility Repairs
- Equipment Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Contract Negotiations
- Agricultural Management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Machinery upkeep
- Vehicle Inspection
- Farming Best Practices
- Farm Operations Management
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Wood Chopping
- Safe equipment use
- Professionalism
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Plumbing
- Painting
- Tool management
- Building Maintenance
- Parts Replacement
- Commercial construction experience
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Equipment Installation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Drywall Repair
- Construction management
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Mechanical Repair
- Equipment Repair
- Understanding schematics
- Maintaining components
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Field maintenance
- Power and hand tool use
- Plumbing Repairs
- OSHA
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Cowboy
stockmens livestock
05.2024 - 08.2024
Livestock Handler
American Foods Group
03.2024 - 05.2024
Apprentice
Southland Industries
07.2023 - 01.2024
Welding Fabricator
Row 23
01.2022 - 04.2024
Laborer
Glen buhr
06.2021 - 08.2023
Welding
CTM Welding Labs
High School Diploma -
La Habra High School
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