Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Christopher West

Alubar Metals
East Prairie,MO
2027
years of professional experience

Crane Operator and Rigging Leader experienced in safe lifts, load planning, and equipment inspection. Achieved steady, hazard-free operations through effective crew coordination and strong safety standards. Focused on enhancing production flow and team training while ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.

Work History

Shift Superviser

1 Year 1 Month
Alubar Metals | 08.2025 - 09.2026
  • Supervised shift operations, aligning production activities with safety and quality standards.
  • Coordinated work assignments to maintain steady workflow across melt and finishing areas.
  • Monitored equipment conditions and reported abnormalities to support uninterrupted production.
  • Enforced safety procedures, housekeeping expectations, and proper use of protective equipment.
  • Trained new operators on shift routines, process controls, and workplace standards.
  • Reviewed production output and shift logs to verify accuracy and identify issues.
  • Communicated handoff details to ensure continuity between incoming and outgoing crews.
  • Supported troubleshooting efforts to resolve operational delays and maintain schedule adherence.

Crane and Rigging Manager

Lexicon Inc | 2015 - 03.2020
  • Directed daily operations, aligning team priorities with service and performance goals.
  • Coordinated cross-functional workflows to improve accuracy, consistency, and turnaround time.
  • Supervised staff scheduling, task assignments, and workload balance to maintain productivity.
  • Monitored process compliance and resolved issues to support smooth operational delivery.

Mobile Crane Operator

Performance Contractors Inc. | 2007 - 11.2014
  • Operated mobile cranes to lift and position materials safely across active industrial construction sites.
  • Inspected crane components, hoist lines, and rigging before each shift to confirm safe operation.
  • Interpreted load charts and lift plans to support precise picks within equipment limits.
  • Coordinated hand signals and radio communication with riggers and spotters during complex lifts.
  • Secured work areas and followed lift procedures to reduce hazards during overhead operations.
  • Monitored site conditions and adjusted crane setup to maintain stability and clearance.

Education

High School Diploma

Campbell High School | Campbell Mo. | 05-1992

Skills

NCCCO crane operator
Master rigger
Millwrightt
Team Leadership
Fabricator
Safety Compliance
Fabrocator
Hazard and Repetitive Injuryy Mitigation

Timeline

Shift Superviser

Alubar Metals
08.2025 - 09.2026Read More

Crane and Rigging Manager

Lexicon Inc
2015 - 03.2020Read More

Mobile Crane Operator

Performance Contractors Inc.
2007 - 11.2014Read More

Campbell High School

High School Diploma
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Christopher West