Benjamin Davis
Canton,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and dependable. I am Currently in the Georgia Army National Guard serving as an infantryman. I strive to succeed and put in a hard days work. I enjoy working with my hands and have a broad history of employment from welding, Fabrication, Maintenance, Ironwork, Corrections, Uniform Patrol.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Cherokee County Sheriff Office
Canton, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 600+ inmates and guards.
TIG Welder
Allied Stainless
Ball Ground, GA
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Fabricated commercial grade kitchen appliances
- Operated Press Brake to bend sheet metal to spec.
- Operation of forklift
Maintenance Technician
Georgia Automated Access
Cumming, GA
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
Iron Worker
Precision Metals Inc
Ball Ground, GA
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears and welding equipment.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders and columns to correct positions.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys or hooks.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Adjusted plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits and levels to align structural steel members vertically and horizontally.
- Trained and experienced using turnbuckles, crowbars and jacks to align structural steel into final positions. Held rivets in place while workers used air hammers to form heads on rivets.
TIG Welder
Chart Industries
Ball Ground, GA
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
TIG Welder
American Boa
Cumming, GA
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cherokee High School
Canton, GA05.2016
Skills
- Accident Scene Documentation
- Maintaining Order
- Safety and Security
- First Aid
- Cutting Torches
- Heavy Object Lifting
- Metal Welding
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Replacing Parts
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Cherokee County Sheriff Office
08.2019 - Current
TIG Welder
Allied Stainless
01.2019 - 08.2019
Maintenance Technician
Georgia Automated Access
08.2018 - 01.2019
Iron Worker
Precision Metals Inc
07.2017 - 08.2018
TIG Welder
Chart Industries
02.2017 - 06.2017
TIG Welder
American Boa
08.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Cherokee High School
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