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David Burtlow

Jonesboro,AR

Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/ Forklift Oper

Best Mfg
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Load and unload work stations

Welder , Forklift

Apex Tool Group
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.

Welder / Combilift

Nci Building Systems
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.

Education

Ged

Burlington High School, Iowa
Burlington Iowa
06.1996

Skills

  • Overhead Crane Operator Training
  • CPR Training
  • Heavy Load Hoisting
  • Safe Moving Operations
  • Scale Operation

Timeline

Welder/ Forklift Oper

Best Mfg
09.2022 - 03.2023

Welder , Forklift

Apex Tool Group
04.2022 - 09.2022

Welder / Combilift

Nci Building Systems
03.2020 - 02.2022

Ged

Burlington High School, Iowa
David Burtlow