David Barton Jr
Masonite Doors Fabrication
New Carlisle,OH
16
years of professional experience
Advocate for worker rights experienced in fostering strong labor-management relationships. Led negotiations and initiatives that improved working conditions and benefits through strategic thinking and conflict resolution. Professional technician focused on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of diverse systems and equipment, delivering reliable results through collaboration and effective communication.
Work History
President, Vice President, Trustee, Chief Steward
14 Years 4 Months- Led shop negotiations for collective bargaining agreements, ensuring fair terms for union members.
- Worked hand in hand with local e-board members and company management daily to ensure all aspects of the CBA were being covered to the specific requirements.
- Coordinated communication between union leadership and membership, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Strengthened relationships with current and ever changing management to promote solidarity on common issues affecting workers.
- Oversaw grievance resolution process, providing support to members in addressing workplace disputes.
- Educated members on union policies, rights, and benefits regularly.
- Led initiatives to improve member engagement and participation in union activities.
- Improved labor relations by mediating disputes and promoting a supportive work environment.
Maintenance Technician
14 Years 4 Months- Reviewed technical documentation to ensure accurate equipment maintenance and repair.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings, and gears during regular maintenance.
- Repair various parts and pieces on all machinery within the plant
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
- Dismantled equipment as necessary to expedite repair or replacement of defective components, restoring functionality promptly.
- Repaired various mechanical components across all machinery in the plant
- Performed custom fabrication using welders, plasma cutters, and additional tools for specialized projects.
- Operated and maintained an automated paint line equipped with reciprocators that sprayed parts at a speed of 12 feet per minute
Paint Team Lead
14 Years 4 Months- Use various spray guns to apply paint and basecoats and clearcoat to doors and components
- Motivate the team to achieve the timeline and goals
- Conduct training of team members to maximize potential
- Empower team members with the skills to improve their confidence,product knowledge and communication skills
- Developed and implemented a timeline to achieve targets
- Conduct training for team members to maximize potential
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Enhanced team performance by monitoring activities and providing mentorship
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Supported safety officer to enforce regulations, laws and established protocols throughout operational stages.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Created training and process guidelines, communicating clear directions to team members
- Keep all parts of spray guns in great working condition by doing daily,weekly,and monthly maintenance
- Use various spray guns to apply paint an basecoats and clearcoat to doors and components
- Conduct daily adhesion and gloss readings to maintain proper quality and specs
- Assisted in inventory control and ordered products to prevent delays.
- Assisted in inventory control and usage to order product before its needed to ensure there are np time delays
- Managed company operations, including staff hiring, training, development, scheduling and supervision.
- Completed First aid and fire extinguisher training
- Completed training in first aid and fire extinguisher use to ensure safety preparedness.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
General Laborer
14 Years 4 Months- Built interior and exterior custom Single and Doubles doors,Side Lites,Transom Units based off customer needed specifications and needs.
- Built interior and exterior custom Single and Doubles doors,Side Lites,Transom Units based off customer needed speciatons and needs.
- Utilized bondo, wood filler, and putty to repair and finish products to meet quality standards
- Successfully operated various machines such as KVAL 990s KVAL clamp tables Norfield Magnum.
- Built door units accurately and safely, ensuring timely completion to meet customer deadlines
- Operated forklifts to efficiently move materials, supporting departments with necessary supplies for job completion
- Ensured cleanliness and safety in work area
- Assisted other team members with tasks to complete the jobs in a safe and timely manner
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
Quick Lube Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Welcomed customers and provided detailed information on oil changes and additional services to enhance their understanding.
- Inspected vehicles to assess need for oil and filter changes, delivering tailored feedback to customers for informed decision-making.
- Advised on automotive services and repairs to ensure optimal vehicle performance and improve road safety.
- Completed fluid checks on automobiles through [Action] and [Action].
- Topped off all fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Added necessary fluids to vehicle systems to ensure optimal performance. in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
- Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Computed and recorded totals and transactions using [Software] and [Software].
Education
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Completed Automotive Tech Prep program
Skills
Strategic planning
Mechanical expertise
Equipment installation
Leadership development
Operational oversight
Resource allocation
Safety awareness
Stakeholder communication
Problem solving ability
Organized nature
Change management
Timeline
President, Vice President, Trustee, Chief Steward
Local Union 684 & Local Union 2031
03.2012 - CurrentRead More
Maintenance Technician
Masonite Door Fabrication
03.2012 - CurrentRead More
Paint Team Lead
Masonite Door Fabrication
03.2012 - CurrentRead More
General Laborer
Masonite Doors Fabrication
03.2012 - CurrentRead More
Quick Lube Technician
Auto Lube
10.2010 - 03.2012Read More
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
High School Diploma
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Bethel Local Schools
High School Diploma
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