Brandon Shankland
Forest Lake,MN
Summary
Focused Laborer with 20+ years of experience. Skilled at working with machine operation and general assembly and fabrication with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dependable worker skilled in using hand and power tools in construction environments. Collaborates well with other team members and willing to help in any capacity to complete jobs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Attendant
Parmly On The Lake
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Welder
Snap On Tools Franchise
09.2013 - 06.2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Forklift Operator
Winnebago Industries
09.2002 - 08.2013
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest City High School
Forest City, IA06.2002
Skills
- Strong Ethics
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Clinical Documentation
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking and Organization
- Medication Administration
- PPE Usage
- Material Tagging
- Punch Presses
- Grinding and Buffing
- Maintain Equipment
- Wire Feed Machines
- Brake Press Operation
- Safe Work Practices
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Shipping and Receiving
- General Construction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Material Inventory
- Packing and Scanning
- Dock Work
- Loading and Unloading
- Safe Moving Operations
- Assembly Lines
- Heavy Labor
Timeline
Personal Care Attendant
Parmly On The Lake
11.2020 - 05.2023
Welder
Snap On Tools Franchise
09.2013 - 06.2018
Forklift Operator
Winnebago Industries
09.2002 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Forest City High School
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