Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
Personal References
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Chris Kohler

Heavy Equipment Operator/ General Laborer
Wrightsville,PA

Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. 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.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Laborer

Tempstar Staffing
05.2023 - Current
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
  • Read work orders to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
  • Transported heavy materials using tugs, hand trucks and pallet jacks throughout work zone.

General Laborer

Master Staffing
04.2023 - Current
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
  • Read work orders to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
  • Transported heavy materials using tugs, hand trucks and pallet jacks throughout work zone.

Crane Operator /Welder

Tel Welding Equipment Specialist
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.

Masonry Laborer

Garrety Masonry Inc.
03.2012 - 03.2019
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Completed initial site preparation and maintained neat work areas for duration of job.
  • Mixed mortar, plastic and grout according to standard formulas.
  • Used trowels to apply grout during installation of brick and tile.
  • Operated trowels and sponges to apply grout between joints of tiles and bricks.
  • Reviewed finished installations to find and correct surface flaws.

Millwright

New Industrial Services
03.2015 - 03.2017
  • Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
  • Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
  • Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
  • Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
  • Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.

Education

GED -

Eastern York High School
Wrightsville, PA
08.1985

Skills

  • Safety Protocols
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Job Site Preparation
  • General Tool Knowledge
  • Hand Tool Operations
  • Measurement and Calculation Accuracy
  • Forklift Driving
  • Remodels and New Construction
  • Heavy Hauling

Accomplishments

    Fork lift Certification

    Confined Spaces Certification

    Scissors Lift Certification

    Pettibone Operator Certification

    Crane Operator Certification

    REF Scanner Certified

    Passed With Very efficient scores on Assessment test:

    Knowledge of tape measure reading,Fork lift Safety

    Knowledge,Work Place Safety,Attention to Detail'

    Work Style Reliability,Warehouse Safety, Mechanical

    Knowledge, Construction safety,Manufacturing and SMP

    Knowledge.

Certification

Crane Operator, Pettibone Operator,Confined spaces Certified, Pettibone Certified,Fork Lift Certified,Scissors Lift

Certified, Self Help and Life Skills Classes and completion.

Additional Information

I would also like to mention that if given the opportunity for Full-time gainful employment. I feel as though i am a great team player and a very responsible , well rounded mature adult with various life skills and life challenges that i have overcame and i would to help this new upcoming generation my life experiences and skills for the greater overall success for company growth. I would love to find a place to plant my feet and be rooted until retirement . Due to Covid 19 finding steady work in my field has been a challenge , Mainly due to traveling with the state to state restrictions / Or either considered to be to skilled for most jobs that i have recently applied for . I find this very confusing to be a skilled and well rounded mature adult and feel as though i would be a great asset to your company and i do not quite understand that comment in fully but most definitely can show you if given the chance my fullest potential of all my Blue Collar work history.

Personal References

Shane Fochtman 20 + years co-worker and friend 717-424-0486

John Cook 20 + years friend 717-814-0740

Missy Anstine -Fochtman 20 + years and former employer as her Handy man on Job sites 717-342-1766

Timeline

General Laborer

Tempstar Staffing
05.2023 - Current

General Laborer

Master Staffing
04.2023 - Current

Crane Operator /Welder

Tel Welding Equipment Specialist
03.2017 - 03.2020

Millwright

New Industrial Services
03.2015 - 03.2017

Masonry Laborer

Garrety Masonry Inc.
03.2012 - 03.2019

GED -

Eastern York High School

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