Andrew Parker
Summary
I am transitioning out of the military and I am not looking for a job but rather a career. More importantly a career that makes a difference and there is nothing more important to than "made in America" I would be honored to be considered.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Package Handler/Safety Associate
FedEx
Great Falls, MT
12.2024 - Current
- Operated material handling equipment safely to move heavy packages.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles and aircraft with manual and powered equipment.
- Participated in regular safety meetings and training sessions.
- Participated in safety meetings and followed all safety guidelines.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to ensure personal and public safety.
- Promoted safety checks and procedures and promoted safety within workplace.
Asset Manager/Integrated Pest Management Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Great Falls, MT
01.2021 - Current
- Checked deployable inventories and reporting for compliance with regulatory standards, and investigated discrepancies.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Operated and maintained pest control equipment and vehicles, ensuring they were in good working condition.
- Ensured that all pest control treatments were carried out in accordance with DoD policies, and quality standards.
- Utilized personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety during pest control applications.
- Communicated with customers regarding any safety concerns they may have prior to performing any treatments.
Aluminum Welder
Avid boats
Amory, MS
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided guidance and technical support regarding proper setup, operation maintenance of machinery used in the production process.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- I participated in and assisted with R&D for new boat designs.
Floorhand/Roughneck
Helmrich & Payne
Carlsbad, NM
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies used on the rig site.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes as needed.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing minor mechanical problems on the rig.
- Followed workplace safety guidelines by wearing protective clothing and correctly operating heavy machinery.
- Organized finished products and materials for storing, shipping and processing.
Welder/Millwright
Scott and Sons
Amory, MS
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Metal Building Erector/Crane Rigger
Baldwin and Shell
Millport, AL
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted in the assembly of cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards when performing lift operations.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
- Developed plans for hoisting objects safely into place using appropriate rigging techniques.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Positioned, aligned, and secured, metal buildings from the ground up.
Welder/Millwright
Systems Contracting
Columbus, MS
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Welder/Fabricator
Columbus machine and welding
Columbus, MS
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Driver
Insomnia Cookies
Starkville, MS
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Maintained delivery schedules without compromising safety.
- Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.
Farm Worker
Parker's Vineyard
Coffee Springs, AL
09.2008 - 06.2016
- Managed livestock, beekeeping, planting, and growing crops.
- Maintained and repaired farm buildings, fences, tractors, and other equipment.
- Managing inventory levels of seedlings and supplies needed on the farm.
- Repaired boards, barbed wire and electrified fences to maintain safety and security
Grounds men/environmental worker
Coffee County Schools
New Brockton, AL
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
- Performed seasonal landscaping tasks including planting flowers, bushes, and trees.
- Maintained lawn areas using mowers, trimmers, and edgers to ensure neat appearance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Entomology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2022
Associate of Science - Welding Technology and Fabrication
East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS05.2018
Skills
- Rigging
- Millwright
- Fabrication
- Landscaping
- Microsoft Office
- Welding
- Electrical
- Manufacturing skills
- Plumbing
- Blueprint reading
- Heavy equipment operation
- Metal building erection
- Construction
- Mechanical experience
- Plasma cutting
- Hydraulic work
Certification
- OSHA 10, 12/01/16, Present
- OSHA 30 construction 01/29/25
- Manufacturing skills, 12/01/16, Present
- NCCER, 05/01/16, Present
- Welding lvl 1-2, 05/01/16, Present
- Pipefitting lvl 1-2, 05/01/16, Present
References
- Lucas Foster - (662) 418-0987
- John Foster - (662) 418-8618
- Foster Golden - (601) 606-3336
- Derrick Bradshaw - (210) 428-0422
Timeline
Package Handler/Safety Associate
FedEx
12.2024 - Current
Asset Manager/Integrated Pest Management Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2021 - Current
Aluminum Welder
Avid boats
06.2020 - 01.2021
Floorhand/Roughneck
Helmrich & Payne
05.2019 - 05.2020
Welder/Millwright
Scott and Sons
02.2019 - 05.2019
Metal Building Erector/Crane Rigger
Baldwin and Shell
12.2018 - 02.2019
Welder/Millwright
Systems Contracting
06.2018 - 12.2018
Welder/Fabricator
Columbus machine and welding
02.2018 - 06.2018
Driver
Insomnia Cookies
07.2016 - 07.2017
Grounds men/environmental worker
Coffee County Schools
05.2014 - 08.2014
Farm Worker
Parker's Vineyard
09.2008 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Entomology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Welding Technology and Fabrication
East Mississippi Community College