Benjamin Herd
Soddy Daisy,TN
Summary
Motivated young person eager to learn new skills and work toward rewarding career. Offers mathematical background and teamwork experience. Will work hard to enhance and promote a positive work environment with team members while learning and using knew skills. Very knowledgeable in many areas such as welding, fitting, maintenance, and leadership roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Dairy Farmers of America
Athens, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- 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.
Welding Fabricator
Signal Machine
Ringgold, GA
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Work at Nokian Tyres doing maintenance on equipment and machines
- Do daily task such as walk arounds, PM’s, and maintenance write ups
Fitter/Welder
UA Local 43
Chattanooga, TN
11.2022 - 09.2023
- I worked as a fitter/welder, and also worked on or fixed machines and equipments as needed
Mechanic
Dooley Tractor Company
Athens, TN
07.2022 - 11.2022
- At Dooley I was a mechanic, working on equipment such as tractors, skid steers, backhoes, hay equipment, ect
Machine Operator
Lazy Boy
Dayton, TN
04.2021 - 06.2021
Quality Checker
Denso
Athens, TN
01.2021 - 04.2021
Tennessee Valley Authority – Toolroom
Spring City, TN
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
- Identified tools needed
- Selected tools for trades
- Kept tool room clean and organized
- Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority – Toolroom
Spring City, TN
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
- Identified tools needed
- Selected tools for trades
- Kept tool room clean and organized
- Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Education
Mathematics -
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TNHigh School Diploma -
Meigs County High School
Decatur, TN05.2019
Skills
- Mathematics
- Analytical thinking
- Adaptive thinking
- Problem Solving
- Issue resolution
- Communication
- Hands on
- Welding
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Machine Work
- Fork Truck Certified
- Ability to read drawings and blue prints
- People Skills
- Customer assistance
- Flexibility
- Eagerness to improve skill base
- Teamwork
- Ambition
Activities
- Member of Meigs County League of Extraordinary Teens
- Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Member of Future Farmers of America
- Member of Meigs County High School Baseball team 2015-2019
- Member of All District 5 2AA baseball team 2018 and 2019
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Dairy Farmers of America
08.2024 - Current
Welding Fabricator
Signal Machine
09.2023 - 04.2024
Fitter/Welder
UA Local 43
11.2022 - 09.2023
Mechanic
Dooley Tractor Company
07.2022 - 11.2022
Machine Operator
Lazy Boy
04.2021 - 06.2021
Quality Checker
Denso
01.2021 - 04.2021
Tennessee Valley Authority – Toolroom
10.2020 - 11.2020
Tennessee Valley Authority – Toolroom
04.2020 - 05.2020
Mathematics -
Cleveland State Community College
High School Diploma -
Meigs County High School