David Lanier
Weeki Wachee,FL
Summary
Focused well rounded and diligent individual with combined 18 years of experience. Skilled at working with hands and dedicated to learning new things with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism in all types of situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Belt Technician
Conveyor Consulting And Rubber Corporation
03.2021 - Current
- Installed and vulcanized lightweight and heavyweight conveyor belting.
- Received and verified incoming parts, materials and supplies.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Documented machine irregularities and completed repairs.
- Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Increased overall lifespan of equipment by following preventive maintenance plans and executing unscheduled repairs.
- Detected and reported defective equipment, materials and improper operations or unusual conditions.
- Picked up and delivered orders, stock and supplies.
- Observed prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintained work area in neat and orderly condition.
Belt Technician/Welder/Fabricator
Raocat Rubber
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Received and verified incoming parts, materials and supplies.
- Observed prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintained work area in neat and orderly condition.
- Detected and reported defective equipment, materials and improper operations or unusual conditions.
- Picked up and delivered orders, stock and supplies.
- Installed and vulcanized lightweight and heavyweight conveyor belting.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Documented machine irregularities and completed repairs.
- Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Increased overall lifespan of equipment by following preventive maintenance plans and executing unscheduled repairs.
- Made routine adjustments to machines depending on use and season.
- Provided top quality control to eliminate maintenance downtime.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
Fabrication Welder
Waste Managment
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Shop Foreman/Hydraulic Technician/Welder/Belt Technician
Raocat Rubber
03.2005 - 02.2017
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Directed daily operations of team of [Number] technicians and shop professionals.
- Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintained tools in good working order to minimize repair delays and provide top-notch service to each customer.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to maximize life of equipment and improve performance.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment with strong safety skills and high-quality results.
- Fabricated and assembled parts to complete skilled maintenance and repair work on equipment.
- Diagnosed problems with machinery by inspecting components, observing operations and running computer diagnostics.
- Managed maintenance recordkeeping, consistently documenting repair actions to support effective preventive strategies.
- Recommended and implemented cost-effective repairs with minimal downtime for critical equipment.
- Saved money by reworking parts suitable for refurbishment.
- Recommended and made improvements to hydraulic systems.
- Undertook new tasks or projects to meet business needs or requirements.
- Worked within new product development process to support product enhancements, cost reduction efforts and problem resolutions.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- 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.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved
- Installed and vulcanized lightweight and heavyweight conveyor belting.
- Received and verified incoming parts, materials and supplies.
- Picked up and delivered orders, stock and supplies.
- Observed prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintained work area in neat and orderly condition.
- Detected and reported defective equipment, materials and improper operations or unusual conditions.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Documented machine irregularities and completed repairs.
- Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Increased overall lifespan of equipment by following preventive maintenance plans and executing unscheduled repairs.
- Made routine adjustments to machines depending on use and season.
Education
Certificate - Welding
Ben Franklin Career & Technical Education Center
Dunbar, WV05.2010
High School Diploma -
South Charleston High School
South Charleston, WV05.2004
Certificate - Automotive Technology
Ben Franklin Career & Technical Education Center
Dunbar, WV05.2004
Skills
- Safety Policies
- Incident Safety
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Basic Math
- Inventory Management
- Supply Tracking
- Customer Satisfaction
- Quality Assurance Inspections
- Parts Repair
- Repair and Fabrication
- Materials and Supplies Preparation
- Conveyor Systems
- Process Improvement
- Routine Maintenance
- Inspect Damages
- Vast Mechanical Knowledge
- Inventory Counts
- Belt Conveyors
- Product Specifications
- Basic Mechanics
- Power Tool Proficiency
- Hand Tools
- Interpret Work Orders
- Quality Checks
- Defect Repair
- Equipment Safety
- Grinders
- Assembly
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Machine Guarding
- Equipment Monitoring
- Department Collaboration
- MIG Welding
- Material Selection
- Job Orders
- Post-Welding Treatment
- Fabrication
- Jig Fabrication
- Custom Fabrication
- Active Listening
- Corrective Actions
- Hand Torches
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Components Assembly
- Weld Inspections
- Welding Procedure Specification
- Equipment Management
- Band Saws
- Waste Reduction
- Parts Reassembling
- Shop Drawing
- Safe Work Practices
- Plasma Cutters
- Assembly Instructions
- Parts Replacement
- Cost Savings
- Installing and Repairing Equipment
- Replacement and Repair Work
- Best Practices and Standards
- Acetylene Torches
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Fabrication Skills
- Inspect Equipment
- Resource Utilization
- Maintenance Requirements
- Materials Management
- Detailed Instruction
- Inventory Assessments
- Commercial Maintenance
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Operation
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Lockout and Tagout Processes
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Duty Assignments
- Assembled Parts and Fabrication
- Safety Awareness
- Shop Housekeeping
- Pallet Construction
- Hooks and Grapples
- Manage Schedules
- OSHA Standards
- Shipping and Receiving
- Staging and Sorting
- Customer Experience
- Warehouse Best Practices
- Material Inventory
- Loading and Unloading
- Safety Standards
- Performance Goals
- Materials Transport
- Receiving Procedures
- Palletizer
- Shipping Operations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Heavy Load Hoisting
- Special Projects
- Communication and Presentation
- Scale Operation
- Support Warehouse Operations
- Shipment Procedures
- Order Pulling and Preparation
- Warehouse Organization
- Production Deadline Management
- General Laborer
- Basic Math Aptitude
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Maintenance and Repair
- Safe Moving Operations
- Customer Order Fulfillment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Delivery Information Verification
- Packaging Goods
- Mechanical Maintenance and Repair
- Safe Driver
- Materials Weighing
- Safety Protocols
Timeline
Belt Technician
Conveyor Consulting And Rubber Corporation
03.2021 - Current
Belt Technician/Welder/Fabricator
Raocat Rubber
04.2018 - 03.2021
Fabrication Welder
Waste Managment
02.2017 - 04.2018
Shop Foreman/Hydraulic Technician/Welder/Belt Technician
Raocat Rubber
03.2005 - 02.2017
Certificate - Welding
Ben Franklin Career & Technical Education Center
High School Diploma -
South Charleston High School
Certificate - Automotive Technology
Ben Franklin Career & Technical Education Center
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