Bladin Tucker
West Monroe ,Louisiana
Summary
Offering strong foundation in craftsmanship and keen interest in welding, eager to learn and grow in hands-on environment.
Experienced with basic millwright work in paper mills like machinery installation, maintenance, and repair. Heavy equipment operator with strong expertise in operating and maintaining variety of machinery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator/Millwright
Pulpmill Services
Monroe, LA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Operated and maintained industrial machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Ensured proper lubrication of moving components by adhering to a strict preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer recommendations.
- Reduced machinery wear and tear with introduction of predictive maintenance program.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mortenson Construction
Rayville, LA
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators on machine operation, safety procedures, and best practices for efficiency.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Improved soil compaction on several key projects by adeptly handling vibratory rollers.
Education
Diploma - High School
Caldwell Parish High School
Columbia, LA05.2023
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Torch cutting
- Layout and Fitting
- Equipment Operation
- Crane Operation
- Rigging Techniques
Certification
Twic, Carry Deck, Forklift, Scissor Lift, Overhead Crane, OSHA 10 hr Industry Safety and Health, Level 1 Weld Certificate, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Word,
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mortenson Construction
05.2025 - Current
Welder/Fabricator/Millwright
Pulpmill Services
08.2023 - 05.2025
Diploma - High School
Caldwell Parish High School