David Burton
Bridge City
Summary
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.
Boilermaker Apprentice knowledgeable in reading blueprints and specifications. Looking to bring further success to a company through troubleshooting and a dedication to learning.
Experienced in installing and repairing pipes, boilers and other large industrial equipment. Skills include troubleshooting and resolving diverse issues. Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and in team environment to complete quality, on-time work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Turner Industries
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Boilermaker/Forklift Operator
Zachry Group
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Forklift Operator/Pipefitter Helper
Turner Industries
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Improved pipefitting efficiency by assisting in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping systems.
CNC Machinist
Ohmstede Industrial
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on CNC programming or machine setup challenges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bridge City Highschool
Bridge City, TX05-2020
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Hand and power tools
- Safety procedures
- Precision measuring
- Material prepping
- Parts fabrication
- Heavy lifting
- Repair work
- Rigging
- Pipefitting
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Turner Industries
10.2024 - 01.2025
Boilermaker/Forklift Operator
Zachry Group
11.2023 - 10.2024
Forklift Operator/Pipefitter Helper
Turner Industries
01.2023 - 05.2023
CNC Machinist
Ohmstede Industrial
09.2020 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Bridge City Highschool
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