Benjamin Johnson
Reedsburg,Wisconsin
Summary
My name is Benjamin Johnson, I am 40 years old, I am looking for an opportunity at a job that challenges me and will allow me to continue learning. Skilled craftsman with strong background in maintaining and sharpening saws to ensure optimal performance. Known for precision, reliability, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Team player with focus on safety, collaboration, and achieving high-quality results. Proficient in using specialized tools and techniques to improve efficiency and minimize downtime.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced EMT
Reedsburg Area Ambulance Service
01.2016 - Current
Firefighter
Reedsburg Fire Department
08.2011 - Current
Saw Filer
Meister Log & Lumber
02.2012 - Current
- Maintaining saw filing room for high production saw mill.
- Duties include repairing and sharpening saws while maintaining high standards of work.
- Alignment of bandmills and saw sharpening equipment.
- Ordering and tracking supplies for saw shop.
Lead Saw Filer
Timber Products Corporation
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Duties included those associate with saw filing and mill maintenance.
- I was also responsible for 3 other employees and maintaining a working saws shop.
- I was responsible for ordering and keeping track of supplies for our shop, band and circle saws.
Short Term Worker
Michigan DNR
04.2002 - 08.2002
- We were responsible for cleaning and maintaining state forest campgrounds.
- Duties included trash removal, lawn care, falling trees, maintaining hiking trails, fire suppression and various other duties as the job demanded.
Forklift Operator/ Supervisor
Vitran Express
10.2003 - 10.2004
- Material handling and loading freight.
- After 9 months I was promoted to supervisor and my duties included tracking freight and observing loading of trailers.
Farm hand
French Farms
04.1996 - 08.2011
- Responsibilities included feeding cattle, baling hay, fixing fence, driving tractors and farm trucks.
- Also repairs and maintenance of farm equipment.
- Some light construction and electrical work.
- Felling trees and cutting firewood.
Education
EMT & AEMT -
Madison Area Technical College
12.2015
Secondary Education -
Hyles-Anderson College
07.2004
High School -
Home School
Skills
- HAZMAT Awareness & Operations
- CPR Certified
- EMT
- AEMT
- Wildland Fire Certified
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Fire Truck Operations
- Chainsaw operation
- Light Construction
- Light Electrical
- Digital micrometers
- Grinding wheel operation
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- PPE Compliance
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Advanced EMT
Reedsburg Area Ambulance Service
01.2016 - Current
Saw Filer
Meister Log & Lumber
02.2012 - Current
Firefighter
Reedsburg Fire Department
08.2011 - Current
Lead Saw Filer
Timber Products Corporation
08.2006 - 08.2011
Forklift Operator/ Supervisor
Vitran Express
10.2003 - 10.2004
Short Term Worker
Michigan DNR
04.2002 - 08.2002
Farm hand
French Farms
04.1996 - 08.2011
EMT & AEMT -
Madison Area Technical College
Secondary Education -
Hyles-Anderson College
High School -
Home School
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