David Presley
Boaz,AL
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Rock creek agri cooperative
Fyffe, AL
04.2024 - Current
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Truck Driver
Anchor south
Albertville, AL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Superintendent
K&a Contracting, Remodeling And Design
Moulton, AL
07.2017 - 08.2023
- Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
- Ensured that all equipment is properly maintained and serviced in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.
- Provided technical advice for resolving design problems and construction issues.
- Monitored work progress to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals to discuss plans and resolve design issues.
- Planned, managed and coordinated construction activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
- Negotiated changes or modifications in contracts as needed during the course of a project.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors or between contractor and client efficiently and professionally.
- Inspected construction sites regularly to detect potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed projects to complete on schedule by working with specialized teams.
Superintendent
Dukes contracting
Albertville, AL
03.2013 - 07.2017
- Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
- Reviewed project proposals, estimates, schedules and contracts related to the project.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems and processes related to construction operations.
- Monitored work progress to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
- Developed strategies for cost control, scheduling, quality assurance and problem solving.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective resources.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
Superintendent
Equipment Installation Sales
Geraldine, AL
02.2006 - 04.2013
- Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Trained junior welders on proper use of welding equipment, tools, and techniques.
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues with automated processes or robotics systems.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Monitored employee productivity levels to identify areas for improvement or additional resources needed.
- Conducted regular reviews with team members to assess their performance and provide feedback as needed.
- Designed, built, tested and modified automated systems used in food production lines.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crossbills High
Crossville, AL05-2003
Skills
- CDL license
- Team building
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- DOT compliance
- Time management
- Materials transport
- Heavy lifting
- Valid Driver's license
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Punctuality
- Safety management
- Maintenance and repair
Timeline
Driver
Rock creek agri cooperative
04.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
Anchor south
08.2023 - 05.2024
Superintendent
K&a Contracting, Remodeling And Design
07.2017 - 08.2023
Superintendent
Dukes contracting
03.2013 - 07.2017
Superintendent
Equipment Installation Sales
02.2006 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Crossbills High