Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Laborer
North Arkansas industrial services and solutions
Batesville, AR
06.2023 - Current
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
Welder/Fabrication Welder
Bad Boy Mowers
Batesville, AR
10.2022 - 06.2023
Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
New Hire Training Lead
Peco Foods inc.
Batesville, AR
02.2021 - 10.2022
Prepared employees for assignments by conducting orientation and training programs.
Provided insight regarding job duties to optimize productivity.
Liaised between employees and senior leadership to address inquiries, complete contract processing and foster problem resolution.
Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
Helped partner with local businesses to offer employees incentives for being employed by the company.
Participated in job local job fairs with the company for employee recruitment.
Conducted absentee investigations and reported my findings to employees direct supervisor.
Acted as stand in lead for departments during high turn over periods.
Production Worker
Peco Foods inc.
Batesville, AR
11.2015 - 02.2021
Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
Operated production machinery, managed raw materials, and recorded production data in daily logs.
Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.
Attended all company-offered training sessions to improve skills and learn operation of new machines.
Monitored processes to avoid overloading and keep machinery functioning properly.
Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs.
Troubleshot problems with equipment to make repairs or report diagnostics to supervisors.
Trained new employees on proper use of production equipment to prevent accidents.
Helped machine operators set up and tend equipment to complete runs.
Used company tracking system to locate and pick merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.
Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
Sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
Volunteered my weekends to the maintenance department for two years to learn basic skills needed for job tasks.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville