David Osborne
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Experienced Shop Worker skilled in maximizing team productivity and efficiency with proactive decision-making abilities. Focused on providing discipline and leadership to shop personnel through good planning, communication and problem-solving skills.
Organized professional with superior work ethic and team player attitude. Exceptional quality control and inspection abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work and positive attitude. Comfortable standing for long periods of time and safely lifting heavy loads.
Hardworking Warehouse Associate with excellent materials handling, storage management and shipment preparation skills. Experienced in picking orders, assembling pallets and preparing containers. Delivers accurate inventory counts and maintains detailed warehouse records.
Organized warehouse team member productive in high-volume environments. Reliable in maintaining accurate inventory records and optimized storage spaces. Skillfully troubleshoots and maintains material handling equipment.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman/welder Fabricator
Automatic Fire systems
Machesney Park, Illinois
04.2012 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented shop-wide safety policies and procedures.
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to improve productivity.Fabricate and weld pipe for fire sprinkler systems.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
- Troubleshot welding problems as required.
- Cleaned workpieces prior to welding using wire brushes, grinders or chemical solutions.
- Applied protective coatings such as paint or powder coating after finishing welds.
- Completed welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Warehouse Associate/Building Maintenance Worker
Lowes Distribution Center
Rockford, Illinois
02.2010 - 04.2012
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
- Performed cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs to ensure building systems are operating at peak efficiency.
- Painted interior walls using appropriate paints to maintain a neat appearance.
- Handled routine cosmetic updates such as painting walls and replacing outdated fixtures.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
Furniture Repair Technician
Slumberland Furniture
Rockford, Illinois
06.2006 - 01.2010
- Inspected furniture pieces to determine repair needs and costs.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs, parts used, and labor hours.
- Removed broken or damaged components from furniture items using hand tools.
- Replaced defective or worn-out parts with new ones.
- Repaired structural damage to frames and joints using wood glue and clamps.
- Cleaned upholstery fabric to remove dirt and stains.
- Assembled pre-fabricated furniture items according to instructions.
- Performed spot repairs on leather furnishings by patching tears or holes.
- Applied protective coatings on newly repaired wooden surfaces.
- Provided advice to customers regarding the best methods of caring for their furniture pieces.
- Completed paperwork related to customer orders including invoices and work orders.
- Organized the shop area in a neat manner at the end of each shift.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
Building Maintenance Manager
Rock River Ford
Rockford, Illinois
05.2002 - 11.2005
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed, materials used, costs incurred.
- Trained personnel in proper use of tools, equipment and safety practices.
- Managed, supervised and coordinated the work of maintenance personnel in a building.
- Conducted emergency repairs when needed for the building's mechanical systems or equipment.
- Ordered parts, supplies and materials necessary for completion of projects as required.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Inspected the interior and exterior of buildings for any signs of damage or needed repair.
- Performed general cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and waxing floors.
- Installed drywall panels on walls or ceilings to create partitions or enclosures.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as clogged toilets and leaking faucets.
- Maintained grounds by mowing grass, trimming shrubs, removing debris, salting sidewalks.
- Cleaned carpets using vacuum cleaners and shampooers to remove dirt and stains.
- Replaced damaged ceiling tiles with new ones while ensuring that they match existing tiles in terms of color pattern.
- Painted interior walls using appropriate paints to maintain a neat appearance.
- Checked HVAC systems regularly for proper operation including air filters and thermostats settings.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Millwork Masters
Rockford, IL
03.2001 - 04.2002
- Performed quality checks on products to ensure they met company standards.
- Organized production line equipment and materials for assembly tasks.
- Assembled components according to established procedures and safety protocols.
- Assembled doors using hand tools such as screwdrivers, drills and hammers.
- Inspected door components for defects and damages prior to assembly.
- Verified accuracy of assembled doors with provided measurements.
- Installed door hardware including locksets, hinges and closers.
- Removed excess material from doors to ensure proper fitment.
- Packed finished products in accordance with shipping requirements.
- Repaired defective or damaged parts during the assembly process.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Followed safety protocols when operating power tools and machinery.
- Performed quality checks on completed assemblies before shipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from delivery trucks safely.
Framer
Down Home Improvement
Manchester, GA
04.1998 - 02.2002
- Measured and cut lumber to specified dimensions using a hand saw, power miter saw, or radial arm saw.
- Installed wooden frames for doors, windows and walls in accordance with blueprints.
- Assembled and nailed together the framework of studs, headers and sills.
- Fitted door jambs, window casings and other trim pieces using shims as necessary to level them correctly.
- Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work by disposing of any unused materials according to municipal regulations.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on wood and raw materials.
- Completed tear-down of existing construction to prepare for new construction.
- Installed doors, frames and wood components following manufacturers' instructions.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings to determine structural dimensions of framework.
Laminator
Ello funiture
Rockford, IL
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Set up, adjusted and operated laminating machines to laminate polished metal,and veneer for funiture.
- Checked for quality of finished product and made adjustments
- Adjusted rollers according to thickness of material being laminated.
- Inspected materials before and after lamination process to ensure proper adhesion.
Floor Technician
Swedish American Hospital
Rockford, IL
11.1995 - 01.1997
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness.
- Vacuumed carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture.
- Cleaned hard-surface floors with mops, scrubbers, or other cleaning equipment.
- Stripped old wax from floors using chemical strippers and scrapers.
- Applied new finish to floors using brushes, rollers, or trowels.
- Inspected floors for signs of wear or damage and repaired accordingly.
- Performed regular maintenance on machinery used for floor care tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Alternative School
Rockford, IL06-1995
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Assembly line supervision
- Equipment usage
- Equipment monitoring
- Fabrication skills
- Tool management
- Warehouse picking
- Pallet stacking
- Stock management
- Shipping and receiving
- Customer-focused
- Certified forklift operator
- RF scanner
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Heavy industrial equipment
- [Equipment] operation
- Shipping operations
- Basic math aptitude
- Dock work
- Physically fit and agile
- Assembly line experience
- Barcode scanning
- Order picking and processing
- Welding
- Torch cutting
- Structural welding
- Fabrication
- Weld tacking
- Pipe fitting
- Fire prevention
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Shaping and cutting
- MIG welding professional
- Pipe welding
- Precision measuring tools
- Cutting techniques
- Wire feed machines
- Measurement tools
- Welding safety
- Residential construction
- Woodwork assembly
- Wood restoration
- Commercial construction experience
- Layout planning
- Hand and power tools
- General laborer
- Drilling and framing
- Door installation
Timeline
Shop Foreman/welder Fabricator
Automatic Fire systems
04.2012 - 10.2024
Warehouse Associate/Building Maintenance Worker
Lowes Distribution Center
02.2010 - 04.2012
Furniture Repair Technician
Slumberland Furniture
06.2006 - 01.2010
Building Maintenance Manager
Rock River Ford
05.2002 - 11.2005
Assembly Line Production Worker
Millwork Masters
03.2001 - 04.2002
Framer
Down Home Improvement
04.1998 - 02.2002
Laminator
Ello funiture
01.1997 - 01.1998
Floor Technician
Swedish American Hospital
11.1995 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
Washington Alternative School