Heavy Equipment Operation
Machine operation
Farm Equipment
Continuous Improvement and Learning
Alex Bienemann
Quality Assurance Inspector, Heavy Equipment Operations, Farm Hand
Plainfield,IA
Summary
Skilled Quality Control Inspector focused on performing appropriate and useful analysis of products and component materials in order to drive quality improvements in manufacturing environments.
Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role.
Experienced with farm operations and daily agricultural tasks. Utilizes knowledge of crop cultivation and livestock management to ensure farm efficiency. Track record of effective teamwork and adaptability in changing conditions.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance-Quality Inspector
Trinity Rail
07.2025 - Current
- Inspection of mechanical repair for rail cars. Inspecting welds, valves, gaskets and any heavy assembly items such as wheel bearings, steel wheels, brake components. Reviewing paperwork and work orders to ensure proper documentation and proper part tracking through the mechanical workshop. Earned NDT certifications for weld inspection and leak testing for valves. Weekly auditing to make sure the shop is complying meeting standards for repairs.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
Farm Hand
Grand Horizon Farms
01.2016 - Current
- Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, running farm equipment, harvest, planting. and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Participated in seasonal harvest activities including preparing products for market sales or storage.
- Maintained farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency, preventing downtime during critical planting and harvesting periods.
Manual and Robotic Brake Press Operator/Programmer
Unverferth Manufacturing
10.2018 - 04.2025
- Daily maintenance and upkeep of several different mechanical and CNC press machines. Programming CNC presses as well as setting up manual presses using many measurements following blue print and running several different variations of parts forming metal into useable parts for new farm equipment. I also welded and did several assembly jobs around the plant, assisted in moving product by forklift and over-head crane.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to continue proper functioning and longevity.
- Set up and operated hydraulic CNC press brake with efficiency to hold tolerances of [Number] pounds.
- Reduced material waste by carefully measuring and calculating required materials for each project.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
- Interpreted blueprints to follow correct sequence of bends and identify proper tools to produce quality parts.
- Programmed CNC brake press back gage for custom profiles.
Equipment Operator
Artesian Earthworks
Waverly, Iowa
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated heavy equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maximized productivity with efficient scheduling and allocation of equipment resources.
- Facilitated seamless communication among team members, leading to improved collaboration during complex projects involving multiple pieces of heavy machinery.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
Education
Highschool Graduate -
Nashua Plainfield Highschool
01.2018
ABB Robotics Training - undefined
Auburn Hills
Michigan01.2024
Skills
Visual inspection
Measuring skills
Daily vehicle inspections
Construction equipment operation
Heavy equipment operation
Front end loader operations
Preventive Maintenance
Materials movement
Feeding livestock
Barn maintenance
Farm equipment maintenance
Dependable and hardworking
Tractor and implement operation
Crop harvesting
CNC machine operation
Hand tool proficiency
Adaptability to change
Press brake operation
Welding
Excellent communication
Self motivation
Certification
NDT Level 2 Certifications in PT,VT,IR,BLT 2025
Interests
Timeline
Quality Assurance-Quality Inspector
Trinity Rail
07.2025 - Current
Manual and Robotic Brake Press Operator/Programmer
Unverferth Manufacturing
10.2018 - 04.2025
Equipment Operator
Artesian Earthworks
05.2018 - 01.2019
Farm Hand
Grand Horizon Farms
01.2016 - Current
ABB Robotics Training - undefined
Auburn Hills
Highschool Graduate -
Nashua Plainfield Highschool