Brett Long
Galesburg,IL
Summary
I’m a hard working, dedicated single father. Always looking to learn a progress in my fields of work a learn now skills. No issues working in extreme heat or cold or long hours. Great at training other an always some who can be counted on.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Operator
TMS International/ I.U. OF O.E.
Peoria, Illinois
05.2022 - Current
- Repair a maintenance slag pots a repair equipment.
- Operate heavy equipment to service the steel mill
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Lead Mechanic
Sparkies Auto an Custom
Knoxville, Illinois
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Ran 3 bays doing anything from engines an transmission changes to lift kits an brakes, wheels an tires
- Help customers directly
Leadman
ILLINOIS MARINE TOWING INC.
Joliet, Illinois
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Trained new hires
- Responsible for deckhand safety an wellness
- Took care of the tow boat an barges
- Wired barges together an made sure they went through lock an dams an to point of destination
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to ensure safe practices are being used during operations.
- Maintained records of daily progress reports and submitted them to the project manager at the end of each shift.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Established methods of installation to dictate use of crews and equipment.
- Ensured that the job was completed according to specifications and within budget constraints.
- Ordered materials as needed for completion of projects.
- Trained team members in best practices and company standards.
Deckhand
Inland Marine Service
Hebron, Kentucky
10.2012 - 04.2017
- Inspected firefighting, lifesaving and other equipment on boat to maintain functionality.
- Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and recorded data in engineering logs.
- Repaired minor issues with rigging and sails during trips out to sea.
- Greeted guests boarding and departing vessels to drive safe transition.
- Inspected hulls for damages or corrosion when entering or leaving port.
- Followed strict guidelines related to hazardous materials handling aboard ship.
- Safely and efficiently completed tasks as navigation look-out.
- Lowered and manned lifeboats during emergencies.
- Checked navigation lights regularly to ensure they were functioning properly.
- Participated in drills and exercises to prepare for fire, collision or other emergencies.
- Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
- Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces.
- Engaged in safety drills by leading others in tasks.
- Stood watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions or locate navigational aids.
- Carried out instructions issued by captain regarding docking procedures.
- Lubricated machinery, equipment or engine parts.
- Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed items.
- Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery.
- Assisted in launching lifeboats during emergency drills or real-life situations.
- Ran errands ashore as needed such as purchasing fuel or provisions for the vessel.
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Swept, mopped and washed down decks to remove dirt and debris.
- Prepared meals for crew members and served them at meal times.
- Stood watch in high-density traffic areas under extreme weather and sea conditions to support navigation rules.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used lines, wires and stationary winches to build and break tow.
- Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
- Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
Education
Associate Equivalent - Automotive Tech
Frontier Community College
Fairfield05-2011
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Machine operation
- Cutting torches usage
- Metallurgy knowledge
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Parts fabrication
- Hand-eye coordination
- Stick welding
- Materials selection
- Weld slagging
- Product welding
- Welding safety
- Worksite organization
- Tool operation
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Steel fabrication
- Cutting techniques
- Hazardous material handling
- Machine adjustment
- Crane operation
- Horizontal welding
- Safety equipment usage
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Equipment operation
- Welding
- Inspection protocols
- Wire feed machines
- Fire prevention
- Mechanical work
- Fork lift operation
- Man lift operation
- Can operator most heavyweight equipment
- Can use just about any tools
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Health an fitness with my son who is a state champion wrestler on top of football an track star
- Ride an race dirtbikes
- Fishing an boating
- Drag an dirt car racing
- Making sure the kids get to enjoy life to the fullest
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder/Operator
TMS International/ I.U. OF O.E.
05.2022 - Current
Lead Mechanic
Sparkies Auto an Custom
04.2020 - 05.2022
Leadman
ILLINOIS MARINE TOWING INC.
04.2017 - 03.2020
Deckhand
Inland Marine Service
10.2012 - 04.2017
Associate Equivalent - Automotive Tech
Frontier Community College