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Work History
Education
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Benjamin Lynch

Ames,IA

Summary

Reliable professional driven to achieve maximum productivity and quality in collaborative environment. Adept at inspecting parts and finished products for defects. Brings detailed comprehension of standard internal and external policies governing safety, cleanliness and component effectiveness. Seasoned professional familiar with complex equipment and hand and power tool operations. Resourceful understanding and interpretation of schematics. Meticulous eye for detail to line assembly. Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Line Worker

Inc,
Story City, IA
09.2023 - Current
  • Assembled trailers by attaching parts and components such as axles, brakes, couplers, fenders, frames, hitches, jacks, lights and wiring harnesses.
  • Utilized hand tools including wrenches and screwdrivers for the installation of various components.
  • Drilled holes in metal parts using drill press or hand tools.
  • Cleaned all work areas and equipment after each shift.
  • Identified defective parts and reported them to supervisor for replacement or repair.

Farming Assistant

Lynch Farm Inc.
Gilmore City, IA
03.2006 - Current
  • Maintained farming equipment, such as tractors, combines, seeders, and harvesters.
  • Assisted in the preparation of farm land for planting crops, including tilling and plowing.
  • Performed general maintenance duties on the farm grounds, such as mowing grass and repairing fences.
  • Transported harvested produce from the field to storage areas or packing facilities.
  • Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.

Production and Mechanical Maintenance

Calcium Products
Gilmore City, IA
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Performed regular mechanical maintenance on a variety of equipment and machinery, such as pumps, conveyors, fans, and gearboxes.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Operated and monitored boilers, pumps, and other equipment to ensure efficient plant operations.
  • Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant machinery and equipment.

Operator and Programmer

PPI
Humboldt, IA
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Program CNC machines using G-code programming language.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of team work within the organization by assisting fellow employees when needed.
  • Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.

Parts Specialist

Snap-On Tools
Algona, IA
08.2017 - 09.2021
  • Coordinated repairs and refurbishment of damaged carts as necessary.
  • Replenished inventory of accessories as needed.
  • Read and interpret blueprints to determine the specific welding requirements.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading trucks and preparing them for dispatch.
  • Repaired defective items using welding or soldering techniques when needed.

Parts Specialist

Ag Parts Incorporation
Humboldt, IA
11.2014 - 10.2015
  • Organized and labeled parts to ensure easy identification and retrieval.
  • Ensured that hazardous materials were handled safely according to regulations.
  • Conducted daily safety checks on tools prior to use by personnel.
  • Repaired damaged tools using specialized repair techniques such as welding, soldering, grinding.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
05-2011

Associate of Arts - CAD Technology

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
07-2006

Skills

  • Machinery Operations
  • Safety Compliance
  • Power and hand tools
  • Software Design
  • Computer Coding
  • Collaboration
  • Productivity and Time Management

Accomplishments

  • GPA 3.5 based on 4.0 scale; Honor Society
  • GPA 3.7 based on 4.0 scale; Dean's List, Honor Society

Affiliations

  • Volunteer as a mentor for children in treatment for substance.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Production Line Worker

Inc,
09.2023 - Current

Production and Mechanical Maintenance

Calcium Products
09.2022 - 09.2023

Operator and Programmer

PPI
10.2021 - 09.2022

Parts Specialist

Snap-On Tools
08.2017 - 09.2021

Parts Specialist

Ag Parts Incorporation
11.2014 - 10.2015

Farming Assistant

Lynch Farm Inc.
03.2006 - Current

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Iowa Central Community College

Associate of Arts - CAD Technology

Iowa Central Community College
Benjamin Lynch