Caleb Baker
CONNERSVILLE,Indiana
Summary
Experienced, hardworking individual, always striving to do the job the right way. Fast learner when it comes to something new. Punctuality is a must for me. Very skilled in machine operations, maintenance and repair, as well as welding and fabrication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Engineer
US Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
10.2019 - 10.2023
- Inspected and maintained combat engineer equipment.
- Provided technical support to other engineers in the field.
- Assisted with construction of defensive positions, bridges, and roads.
- Conducted reconnaissance operations to identify terrain features and potential threats.
- Performed demolitions on enemy fortifications and obstacles.
- Led a team of engineers in constructing barriers for force protection purposes.
- Repaired damaged structures such as buildings, walls, fences.
- Operated heavy machinery such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes.
- Troubleshot problems related to electrical wiring systems in combat vehicles.
- Cleared minefields by locating, marking and detonating explosive hazards safely.
- Developed plans for building temporary airfields using basic engineering principles.
- Erected barbed wire fences around bases for security purposes.
- Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on heavy equipment and maintenance.
- Maintained over $3,260,000 in equipment with no loss.
Fabrication Welder
McCombs Fabrication
Connersville, IN
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
Saw Operator
woodmizer
Batesville, IN
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Operated a variety of saws to cut various materials according to specifications.
- Maintained and calibrated saws for proper operation.
- Loaded and unloaded material onto the saw table.
- Performed routine maintenance on saws such as oiling, sharpening blades, replacing parts.
- Ensured all jobs were completed in an efficient manner, meeting quality standards and deadlines.
- Assisted with loading and unloading shipments from delivery trucks using a forklift.
- Troubleshot machinery malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, skhes and other instructions accurately when cutting material.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for production runs.
- Adhered to all company policies regarding machine use and safety regulations.
- Stacked cut pieces onto pallets for shipping or storage purposes.
- Conducted regular checks on tools and equipment in order to identify potential problems before they occur.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Brookville, IN06-2018
Skills
- Basic combat construction
- Safety standard enforcement
- Supervision and mentoring
- Engineering reconnaissance reporting
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Situational Awareness
- Torch cutting
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Stick Welding
- Blueprint Reading
Accomplishments
- 3 Good conduct medals
- 7 Army achievement medals
- Personally thanked and awarded by the Command Sergeant Major of the Army
Certification
- Military certifications on 12 heavy vehicles and equipment
Timeline
Combat Engineer
US Army
10.2019 - 10.2023
Fabrication Welder
McCombs Fabrication
09.2018 - 09.2019
Saw Operator
woodmizer
06.2018 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School