Alston Heath
Carthage,TX
Summary
Committed C.I Tech with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly. Hardworking General Manufacturer with wide background in production and assembly operations. Demonstrates strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques. Thrives in fast-paced environments and meets tight deadlines. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Support
Caterpillar
03.2022 - Current
- Worked with raw materials to develop complete and commercially viable products.
- Conducted performance tests and quality assurance tests of goods to meet product certification requirements.
- Assembled physical parts using 3D Computer Aided Design data to facilitate additive fabrication process.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Troubleshot and resolved general manufacturing issues and faults promptly to minimize downtime.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
Welder1 & 2
Caterpillar
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
- Unloaded and stored construction materials.
- Cleared work sites of hazardous items.
Fabrication Welder
Southeastern Tool & Die
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Reviewed outbound merchandise for errors or complications to protect employer reputation and boost customer satisfaction ratings.
- Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Education
Welding Technology
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC05.2019
Skills
- Maintenance Requirements
- Safety Compliance
- Raw Material Loading
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Knowledge of Heavy Equipment
- Critical Thinking
- Department Collaboration
- Storage and Supply Management
- Overhead Cranes
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Certified Forklift Driver
Certification
- Certified forklift driver, Caterpillar - 2022
- Certified on scissor lift , Caterpillar - 2022
Timeline
Manufacturing Support
Caterpillar
03.2022 - Current
Welder1 & 2
Caterpillar
11.2021 - 02.2022
Fabrication Welder
Southeastern Tool & Die
08.2020 - 11.2021
Welding Technology
James Sprunt Community College