David Gunthorpe
Plainfield,NJ
Summary
A highly accomplished, dedicated, and disciplined individual recognized as a team player seeking to contribute and grow with a dynamic, progressive, and innovative organization. Direct and decisive leader with a “hands on” management style. Possesses the analytical abilities and technical skills necessary for engineering innovative designs and applications. Solid understanding of electrical engineering theory, industry-standard circuit design, testing tools and PVC systems.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extrusion Associate 3 - Production Technician
Cornerstone Building Brands
02.2022 - Current
- Set up tables removing and putting certain dyes in machines as needed
- Equipment maintenance experience
- Analyze production data am make the necessary adjustments to the operations of machines within the work cell
- Moving materials in and out the line as needed such as packaging materials, raw materials and finished product
- The ability to solve problems and solutions verbally, the ability to understand written instructions and process procedures and also having the skills to work effectively in a team environment.
Foreman
God’s Green Earth Landscaping
04.2017 - Current
- Supervised a 5 man crew for up to 10 locations
- Assisted with hiring and training new personnel
- Assisted with securing commercial and residential contracts
- Assisted with purchase of equipment and supplies
- Seasonal
Electrical Technician
Union County Vocational Technical
01.2015 - Current
- Performs a variety of activities involving the design layout, planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of complex electrical systems using conduit and hand/power tools.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints/CAD drawings, layouts, electrical schematics, project estimating.
- Knowledge of the National ELECTRIC Code (NEC) and Engineering Electrical Symbols
- Knowledge in bussing attachments, grounding installation parts, conduit runs.
- Strong working knowledge of building electrical and life safety (low/medium/high voltage equipment, (Control Systems)-branch circuits, Remote Power Panels, fixtures, receptacles, meter, smoke detectors, Overhead busway, Conduit installations- EMT, Rigid, and PVC, Bends-90's, back to back 90's, box offsets of all degrees, and saddles).
- Excellent understanding of the electrical systems used including Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU units, Chillers, Air handling units and CRAC units.
- Competent with working with Commercial, Industrial, and Residential environments.
- Performs preventive maintenance, repair and calibration on electrical distribution systems in a raised floor environment.
Foreman/Apprentice
P.A. Lewis and Sons Construction
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Debris, garbage and tree removal
- Supervision of new staff at sites
- Assisted with purchasing of equipment and work gear
- Responsible for equipment inventory and other machinery
- Operated and trained staff on large powered machinery, blowtorches, pressure cleaners, jackhammers
Travel Agent
Iswu Travel
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Supervised all personal and business travel arrangements international and domestic.
- Initial contact for all reservations, which includes all, cruises, excursions, hotels, airlines, limos, rental cars, event tickets, and dining.
- Built and maintained relationships with vendors to assist in travel accommodations as needed.
Resin Operator
Benjamin Moore
07.2006 - 05.2011
- Filtered and transferred paints for distribution.
- Cleaned reactors as prescribed by standard operating procedures.
- Unloaded inbound shipments safely
- Moved products to storage locations
- Monitored and recorded Data readings for quality control testing.
- Calibrated, adjusted and monitored testing equipment in accordance to guidelines.
- Efficiently organized requisition produced by production.
- Verified products picked via RF gun.
- Operations Leader on Special Projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montclair High School
Montclair, NJ06.1995
Skills
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Machine operation
- Equipment calibration
- Technical training
- Equipment installation
- Safety operation procedures
- Equipment preparation
- Maintenance management
Certification
1st year apprenticeship for electrical technology.
Timeline
Extrusion Associate 3 - Production Technician
Cornerstone Building Brands
02.2022 - Current
Foreman
God’s Green Earth Landscaping
04.2017 - Current
Electrical Technician
Union County Vocational Technical
01.2015 - Current
Foreman/Apprentice
P.A. Lewis and Sons Construction
01.2015 - 12.2017
Travel Agent
Iswu Travel
05.2011 - 11.2013
Resin Operator
Benjamin Moore
07.2006 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Montclair High School