Alexander Kirkwood
Cranberry Township,PA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Machine Operator
Ferguson Perforating
New Castle, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Operated and controlled forklift and overhead crane equipment.
Service Advisor
Preston Automotive Group
New Castle, US
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Greet customers and offer excellent customer service from walk in to release of their vehicles
- Translate customer-reported problems and concerns to workable repair orders for technicians to complete
- Ensure that the work provided to customers meets company quality standards
- Invoice and collect payment from customers for services
- Handle and resolve customer complaints regarding services and repairs
Laborer
Pelto's lawncare and landscaping
New Castle, US
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Fully service and maintain various commercial and residential properties
- Build outdoor patios and retaining walls
- Perform various types of landscaping jobs such as mulching, stone, shrub trimming etc
Service Technician
Pro ATM
New Castle, PA
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Perform daily service checks on company equipment within a tri-state area
- Service checks include restocking machine and perform various repairs when needed
- Unload and log weekly inventory delivery
Laborer
Badgers Landscaping
New Castle, US
03.2014 - 11.2017
- Build patios, retaining walls, stone walks, mulch and stone décor to all shapes and sizes
- Level various blocks and bases to precise specification using a transit
- Loading, unloading and securing machinery on a trailer such as a skid loader and mini excavator
- Little experience in operating skid loader and mini excavator
Grinder and Press Helper
Flowline Division Ezeflow USA Inc
New Castle, US
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Grind multiple pipe fittings of various sizes
- Operate fork lift/overhead crane to pick multiple die sets off shelves and maneuver them into press
Service Technician
Den-Vend
New Castle, US
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Service and repair vending machines
- Perform shop work such as cleaning, organizing parts and repair broken machines in the warehouse
- Went on service calls to various locations to perform on site repairs
- Occasionally fill in for route drivers and went to various locations and fully serviced all machines
- Unload/Load warehouse inventory accordingly
Temporary Computer Technician assistant
Slippery Rock High School
Slippery Rock, US
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Install new computer programs to get the computers ready for the upcoming year
- Ran overhead wiring throughout the school
Education
Police Academy -
Community College of Beaver County
Beaver, PA01.2017
High School Diploma -
Laurel Jr/sr High
New Castle, PA01.2013
Skills
- Overhead Crane
- Forklift operation
- Customer service
- Machine setup
- Precision measurement
- Press operation
- Safety management
- Quality control
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Press Machine Operator
Ferguson Perforating
07.2022 - Current
Service Advisor
Preston Automotive Group
02.2021 - 04.2022
Laborer
Pelto's lawncare and landscaping
03.2020 - 11.2020
Service Technician
Pro ATM
11.2017 - 03.2020
Grinder and Press Helper
Flowline Division Ezeflow USA Inc
10.2014 - 01.2015
Laborer
Badgers Landscaping
03.2014 - 11.2017
Service Technician
Den-Vend
07.2013 - 03.2014
Temporary Computer Technician assistant
Slippery Rock High School
06.2013 - 07.2013
Police Academy -
Community College of Beaver County
High School Diploma -
Laurel Jr/sr High