Benjamin Mills
Edgar,MT
Summary
Experienced Fabricator with over 4 years of experience in Fabrication. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Hardworking Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Feedlot Associate
Schlemmer Farms
10.2023 - Current
- Fed cattle to clients needs and specifications.
- Performed preventative maintenance and routine maintenance on feed trucks and wheel loaders.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided help in sorting and processing cattle.
- Performed maintenance on cattle pens.
Millwork & Doors Associate
Bagdon's Custom Cabinets & Millwork
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Interacted with material suppliers to make sure proper quantities and special orders have arrived at the facility.
- Interacted with customers on special requests with their doors or millwork.
- Prepped doors and millwork for final finish or varnish.
- Used company vehicles to deliver final product to customer jobs sites.
Ski/Snowboard Rental Technician
Stevens Pass Mountain Resort
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Handled maintenance and repair requests to keep equipment in good condition and maintain renter satisfaction.
- Accommodated last minute requests to address needs of guests, achieving top guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Determined clients' needs and helped select appropriate rentals fulfilling requirements.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries, answering questions and offering insight into products.
- Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
Welding Fabricator
Van Doren Sales Inc.
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Moved machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists
- Identified issues and brought to job foreman to be resolved
- Followed safe work practices instituted by company
- Assembled and disassembled pumping units and accessories
- Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency
- Followed approved process for assembly
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications and set up welding machines prior to beginning work
- Inspected all welded projects to ensure alignment with blueprint specifications
- Performed maintenance on workplace equipment when required
- Supervised 4 apprentices, answering questions and providing feedback on work
- Configured any human and material resources needed
- Kept work areas clean and neat
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed
Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice Internship
Michael's Cycles Japanese Small Engine Repair
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Used blueprints and technical instructions to make repairs to and replacements of motorcycle subassemblies such as brakes, forks and transmissions
- Diagnosed problems by listening to running vehicles, conducting visual inspections and dismantling systems to inspect internal components
- Conferred with clients to establish nature of defects or malfunctions affecting vehicle operations
- Replaced and maintained accessory parts, including headlights, handlebar controls and mufflers for functional or aesthetic reasons
Appliance Sales
Home Depot
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Explained benefits and features of warranty programs, resulting in consistent add-on sales
- Offered insight into features for such appliances as warranties and protection to help customers make educated buying decisions
- Engaged customers using well-honed interpersonal and people skills to determine which appliances best fit needs and preferences
- Utilized store computers to check item availability in store inventory
Parcel
Fred Meyer
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets
- Assisted customers in loading groceries into cars
Education
Clean Driving Record
Forklift Certification - Agricultural Equipment Technology
Van Doren Sales
East Wenatchee, WA07.2018
Appliance Technical Specifications - Household Appliances
Home Depot
Wenatchee, WA09.2017
High School Diploma -
Easmont High School
East Wenatchee, WA07.2017
ASE Certificate: Engine Repair - Automotive Mechanics
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Wenatchee, WA06.2016
Skills
- Small Parts Fitting and Fabrication
- Team Leadership
- Metallurgy
- Inventory Track Keeping
- Machining
- Hand Tool Literacy
- Blueprint Literacy
- Equipment Operations
- Troubleshooting
- Auto-Mechanical
- Low Voltage Electricity
- Basic Plumbing
- Sales Goals
- Customer Interaction
Timeline
Feedlot Associate
Schlemmer Farms
10.2023 - Current
Millwork & Doors Associate
Bagdon's Custom Cabinets & Millwork
01.2023 - 05.2023
Ski/Snowboard Rental Technician
Stevens Pass Mountain Resort
12.2022 - 03.2023
Welding Fabricator
Van Doren Sales Inc.
06.2018 - 09.2022
Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice Internship
Michael's Cycles Japanese Small Engine Repair
04.2017 - 04.2019
Appliance Sales
Home Depot
04.2017 - 06.2018
Parcel
Fred Meyer
04.2016 - 09.2016
Clean Driving Record
Forklift Certification - Agricultural Equipment Technology
Van Doren Sales
Appliance Technical Specifications - Household Appliances
Home Depot
High School Diploma -
Easmont High School
ASE Certificate: Engine Repair - Automotive Mechanics
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
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