Brandon Burger
Inver Grove Heights,Minnesota
Summary
Skilled Labor Worker with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair and general labor. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
City of Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
09.2023 - Current
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
Fabrication Welder
Bergari Solutions
Rosemount, Minnesota
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
Apprentice Plumber
Plumbing Restoration
Saint Paul, MN
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted licensed plumbers in installation and repair of plumbing systems.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Installed plumbing systems and fixtures in residential and commercial properties.
- Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Followed safety practices and procedures to reduce on-site risks.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Worked from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to install and modify plumbing systems.
- Installed water heaters and sump pumps in alignment with industry best practices to support customer satisfaction.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
Welder Assistant
Toby Race Products
Houston, MN
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Analyzed customer needs to recommend suitable tires for personalized requirements.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to limit operational disruptions.
Education
Welding
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
Winona, MN05.2021
High School Diploma -
Simley Senior High School
Inver Grove Heights, MN05.2019
Skills
- Job Site Evaluation
- Installation and Repair
- Set Up Appliances
- Safe Work Practices
- Welding and Brazing
- Heavy Labor
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Emergency Repair
- Diagnostic Skills
- Automotive Maintenance
- Efficient Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Fire suppression work
- Emergency Response
- Apparatus maintenance
- Medical Response
- Fire suppression tactics
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- EMS expertise
- Building construction knowledge
Timeline
Firefighter
City of Inver Grove Heights
09.2023 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Bergari Solutions
09.2023 - 08.2024
Apprentice Plumber
Plumbing Restoration
02.2022 - 05.2023
Welder Assistant
Toby Race Products
11.2020 - 05.2021
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
05.2017 - 02.2019
Welding
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
High School Diploma -
Simley Senior High School
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