Colton Beard
Peru,IL
Summary
Dependable worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction. Skilled team player with strong background in any environment. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Hardworking and reliable. I am focused on going above and beyond to support team and serve the buisness. Hardworking and focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to buisness success
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production MIG Welder
HCC INC.
Mendota, IL
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained a clean work environment to prevent accidents, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Improved product quality by consistently maintaining tight weld seams and adhering to welding specifications.
- Increased production efficiency by quickly adjusting to new blueprints and designs as needed.
- Supported quality control efforts through accurate documentation of completed tasks, contributing to better tracking of production progress.
- Adapted quickly to changes in project requirements or deadlines without compromising workmanship or efficiency levels.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient MIG welding techniques, increasing overall production rate.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas while maintaining a strong focus on quality output at all times.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently organizing tools and materials before starting each task, reducing downtime between jobs.
- Assessed welds for specifications with work orders.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Welder/Fabricator
Illinois Valley Fence And Pool
Utica IL
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Shipping Associate
Walmart Distribution Center
Spring Valley, IL
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Compared incoming goods against invoices to identify shortages and officially reject damaged goods
- Drove material handling equipment such as forklifts to load, unload, and move goods
- Prepared proper shipping and handling procedures for movement of dangerous goods
- Kept work area organized and clutter-free
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement
- Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
Fabrication Welder
Fast Pipe Lining
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Leveraged power saws, grinders, and other pneumatic and electrical tools to cut and bevel metal workpieces
- Inspected finished welded components to verify surface quality, straightness, and consistency
- Conserved materials and resources to stay in-line with job budgets
- Prepared metal surfaces by cleaning with compounds and wire brushes to remove rust, grease, and dirt
- Monitored work equipment and temperatures to avoid overheating or expansion
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping, and reassembling metal components using torches and hand cutting tools
- Inspected and tested equipment regularly to identify and handle any maintenance needs
- Checked completed workpieces closely for defects and measured distances to verify conformance with tolerances
- Cleaned joints of workpieces to prepare surfaces for bonding and achieve professional results
- Removed rough spots with grinders, scrapers and hand files to achieve smooth finishes
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
- Followed safe working habits consistently to protect team members, equipment, and materials for unnecessary risks
- Removed any excess materials from complete work and polished surfaces.
Landscape Foreman
King Land Care
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Mowed lawns and trimmed weeds using weed-whacker and riding lawnmower
- Landscaped by selecting, purchasing, and planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes
- Shoveled snow from sidewalks and sprinkled salt on ice to keep walkways clear
- Performed minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping
- Performed groundskeeping and building maintenance duties
- Trimmed and edged grass around walks, flower beds, and walls
- Swept walkways of debris, trimmed shrubs, and cut down tree limbs
- Cleaned building interior and exterior on campus and completed seasonal maintenance tasks
- Inspected lawnmowers, trimmers and other equipment to verify performance and identify and repair needs
- Planted grass, trimmed trees and bushes, and fertilized plantings
- Inspected premises regularly and reported repair needs to service director
- Kept walkways steps, inclines, and roadways clear of snow and ice
- Trained workers in landscaping tasks such as planting, pruning and ongoing maintenance
- Managed work crew caring for grounds at commercial buildings, institutional facilities, and private residences
- Used hand and power tools and drove utility vehicles for ground maintenance and housekeeping
- Reviewed plans for landscaping projects with owner, including outside features and outlying structures such as decks, gazebos, and walkways
- Surveyed areas to determine and prioritize groundskeeping projects
- Checked weather conditions and scheduled work crews for week
- Quickly investigated and resolved any customer issue with the service provided, plant life or other problem
- Cross-trained work crew members to increase team productivity
- Consulted with customers to understand their needs and develop customized installation and maintenance plans
- Monitored the work of field crews to check quality, completion and conformance with customer desires
- Excavated ground with picks, shovels, or backhoes for ongoing maintenance projects
- Completed landscaping and planning work in line with company policies and public safety standards
- Identified or anticipated problems and provided winning solutions
- Inspected equipment to make sure that each was running smoothly and ready for use
- Ordered and distributed supplies to keep the team working efficiently and avoid work delays.
Arborist Assistant
Stuart Tree Service
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Used hoists to raise equipment and tools to tree trimmers working at heights
- Inspected trees to identify any diseases or pest-related problems affecting their long-term health
- Frequently cleaned, sharpened and lubricated the team's tools and equipment to keep everything ready for new pruning and tree removal work
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees to meet the needs of residential and commercial customers, as well as clear power lines from encroachment
- Operated shredding and shipping equipment to remove trimmed limbs from the property
- Regularly used range of equipment, including boom trucks, stump grinders and power saws to complete tree trimming work
- Cabled, braced, and tied branches for support or to help control removal directions
- Reshaped trees to improve their shape and reduce their weight for increased durability
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
- Followed established guidelines and procedures
- Kept work area organized and clutter-free
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management.
Dockworker
Conway Freight
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted with smooth loading of freight in line with DOT requirements and safety standards
- Used mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments
- Worked safely around heavy machinery and communicated clearly to maintain maximum protection for all personnel
- Secured items in trailers and containers to prevent damage during transportation
- Inspected cargo to compare against paperwork and identify any shipment discrepancies
- Lifted bags, boxes, and crates weighing as much as 125 pounds without assistance
- Handled palletized and non-palletized freight moving between different locations
- Operated forklifts, banding machines, and pallet jacks to handle loads
- Inspected dock equipment at beginning and end of shift
- Followed all health and safety regulations and company safety program requirements
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to load and unload freight at dock
- Read from pick lists and accurately located products
- Sorted, handled, loaded, and unloaded freight using motorized and manual equipment and by hand
- Strapped and braced freight to stabilize and prevent shifting or damage to load
- Maintains accurate count of outgoing or incoming freight inventory
- Worked in different areas of warehouse floor and at dock to meet ever-changing needs.
Skills
- Machine operation
- Quality inspection
- Product packing
- Manufacturing support
- Product assembly
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Equipment repair
- Shipment packaging
- Verbal communication
- Task prioritization
- Motivation
- Creative thinking
- Problem-solving
- Prioritization
- Welding Safety Procedures
- Vertical Welding
- Horizontal Welding
- Voltage Adjustment
- Welding Equipment Maintenance
- Flat Position Welding
- Welding Defects Identification
- Wire Feed Speed Control
- Pulse MIG Welding
- Multi-pass Welding
- Gas Selection
- Power tool use
- Safety awareness
- Flux core welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Schematic understanding
- Stick Welding
- Fabrication
- MIG welding
- Overhead Welding Position
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Gas Metal Arc Equipment
- Measurements and Calculations
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Gas Flow Adjustments
Timeline
Production MIG Welder
HCC INC.
02.2024 - 05.2024
Welder/Fabricator
Illinois Valley Fence And Pool
10.2022 - 02.2024
Shipping Associate
Walmart Distribution Center
05.2021 - 10.2022
Fabrication Welder
Fast Pipe Lining
02.2020 - 04.2021
Landscape Foreman
King Land Care
02.2018 - 11.2019
Arborist Assistant
Stuart Tree Service
06.2016 - 02.2018
Dockworker
Conway Freight
10.2014 - 05.2016