Craig Peters
Mankato,MN
Summary
Experienced saw operator skilled in concrete cutting and equipment maintenance. Proven track record in safety compliance and problem-solving, contributing to project success through effective communication and collaboration. Dedicated professional with extensive experience in heavy machinery operation, including concrete saws and forklifts skid loaders, telehandler, tractors, payloaders, Known for strong equipment maintenance and safety compliance, consistently delivering high-quality results on construction projects. Detail-oriented saw operator with a strong focus on safety compliance and teamwork. Successfully executed precise cutting techniques and maintained high standards in equipment performance, ready to enhance project outcomes in a dynamic construction environment. Excellent mechanical knowledge with abilities in reading and interpreting technical documents and blueprints. Committed to maintaining a safe and clean working environment and following all safety rules. Adept at loading and unloading raw materials and setting up and adjusting saw machines and other various machines. Energetic professional with several years of experience in the industry. Punctual employee dedicated to following safety procedures and protocols to avoid mishaps. Considered valuable and hardworking employee by supervisors and peers. Safety-conscious Saw Operator seeking to bring talents to a new team. A quick learner will easily learn new machines and protocols. Handling and operating heavy-duty production equipment. Dedicated to providing sustainable production performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Saw Operator
Skyline Construction
Hutchinson, Minnesota
04.2022 - Current
- Executed operation of concrete saws, drills, grinders, and other tools for effective surface cutting to meet project specifications.
- Operated concrete cutting saws to achieve accurate cuts on diverse materials for optimal project outcomes.
- Evaluated blueprints to determine optimal cutting techniques for construction projects.
- Maintained equipment through regular inspections and routine maintenance procedures.
- Removed debris from worksite after project completion post-job completion to ensure safe work environments.
- Collected and loaded waste materials into dumpsters using skid loader for efficient end-of-shift disposal and site cleanliness.
- Utilized forklifts to move materials and support project tasks with construction team.
- Planned efficient routes to minimize travel time and fuel consumption while driving box truck.
Construction Worker
Grand Companies
Jordan, Minnesota
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Mixed concrete to meet specified ratios and project requirements, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Operated machinery for pouring and finishing concrete surfaces.
- Assisted in setting up forms and frameworks for concrete structures.
- Soothed out freshly poured concrete using trowels and other finishing tools.
- Dismantled forms with basic and advanced tools after concrete curing.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline task completion on-site, enhancing overall project workflow.
- Smoothed out freshly poured concrete using trowels and other finishing tools.
- Facilitated transport of essential materials and tools, optimizing resource availability for construction activities.
concrete saw operator
The Concrete Cutter
Le Center, Minnesota
03.2015 - 08.2020
- Operated concrete saws for precise material cutting, enhancing project turnaround time.
- Measured, marked, and cut materials with precision accuracy.
- Maintained and inspected saw equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Adhered to safety protocols during operations to mitigate risks.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines, contributing to overall project success.
- Monitored job site conditions for compliance with company standards.
- Documented daily activities and maintenance logs for effective equipment management.
- Kept work areas clean and free of hazards to maximize operational efficiency.
Framer
Homerack construction
Mankato, Minnesota
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Constructed framing structures for residential and commercial projects.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve precise measurements and alignment, contributing to project accuracy.
- Interpreted blueprints and project specifications for accurate execution.
- Utilized power tools and hand tools for efficient assembly of framing components.
- Inspected materials for quality compliance, ensuring only suitable materials were used for installation.
- Adhered to safety protocols, maintaining a secure work environment.
- Operated heavy machinery safely for construction and maintenance projects.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to verify equipment readiness and compliance with safety standards.
Foundry Worker
Le Sueur INC
Le Sueur, Minnesota
06.2010 - 03.2014
- Operated foundry equipment for metal casting processes.
- Monitored temperatures and adjusted controls for optimal metal quality.
- Prepared and installed molds for production runs to ensure quality casting outcomes.
- Trained new workers on foundry procedures and best practices to enhance team performance and maintain safety standards.
- Troubleshot problems with furnace controls, molds and other equipment related to casting operations.
- Conducted regular inspections on finished products for defects and inconsistencies.
- Sorted finished parts by type and quality for efficient storage. and stacked finished parts from the cooling area for shipment or storage purposes.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during metal handling operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between warehouse and loading docks.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections on equipment for safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently to maintain workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes and reduce delays.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a hazard-free work environment.
- Trained new operators on proper forklift handling and safety practices.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight and stock between production areas and storage locations. freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss process improvements.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers when performing repairs.
- Set up, adjusted and operated a variety of machines to produce parts or products meeting quality standards.
- Trained other technicians in correct use of tools, safety procedures and machine operations techniques.
Education
Associate Degree in Welding - Welding And Blue Prints
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson, MN06-2010
Skills
- Concrete cutting
- Operation of walk behind saws
- Wall saw
- Hand saws
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Surface preparation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Construction equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operator
- Equipment operation
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Material handling
- Trench work
- Skid steer proficiency
- Wheel loader operation
- Heavy lifting
- Fine grading techniques
- Backfilling techniques
- Hydraulic systems
- Multi-machine operation
- Air compressor use
- Road construction
- Erosion control practices
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- PPE compliance
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Resource management
- Organization and time management
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service
- Collaboration
- Project collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Supervision and leadership
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Social perceptiveness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Data entry
- Construction background
- Following directions
- Wheel loader operation
- Fine grading techniques
- Hydraulic systems
- Backfilling techniques
- Multi-machine operation
- OSHA 10 certification
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Construction background
- Following directions
- Forklift operation
- Deadline driven
- Product staging
- Basic math aptitude
- Incident logging
- Forklift maintenance
- Equipment inspections
- Physically fit and agile
- Skid loader operator
- Brush cutting
- Concrete breaking
- Demolition work
- Post hole digging
- Bucket control
- Load balancing
- Pallet fork operation
- Snow removal
- Debris clearing
- Hazard identification
- Gravel spreading
- Job site cleanup
- Winch operation
- Delimbing trees
- Trailer hitching
- Truck loading
- Tractor operator
- Team collaboration
- Vehicle inspection
- Street sweeping
- Basic carpentry
- Guardrail repair
- Erosion prevention
- Concrete finishing
- Bridge repair
- Hand tool proficiency
- Excellent communication
- Highway Construction
- Physical stamina
- Box Truck with air brakes driver
Affiliations
- volunteer as a youth wrestling couch
- I'm a out doors men hunting fishing
- Camping with my family
- Building demo derby cars/ trucks with my kids
Timeline
Saw Operator
Skyline Construction
04.2022 - Current
Construction Worker
Grand Companies
08.2021 - 01.2022
concrete saw operator
The Concrete Cutter
03.2015 - 08.2020
Framer
Homerack construction
03.2014 - 03.2015
Foundry Worker
Le Sueur INC
06.2010 - 03.2014
Associate Degree in Welding - Welding And Blue Prints
Ridgewater College