David Rhea
Cripple Creek,VA
Summary
Skilled Electrician Helper with expertise in safety compliance and quality assurance. Experienced in troubleshooting electrical systems and ensuring project accuracy while maintaining organized work environments. Collaborates effectively with teams to uphold high safety standards and drive project efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician Helper
Varney Inc.
Roanoke, Virginia
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted electricians with the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- Helped troubleshoot electrical issues in residential and commercial settings.
- Supported wiring projects by pulling cables and connecting fixtures.
- Operated hand and power tools safely under supervision.
- Followed safety protocols while working on electrical installations and repairs.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion at Varney Inc.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy and customer satisfaction by thoroughly checking completed work.
Final Assembler
Volvo Trucks North America
Dublin, Virginia
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Assembled components and systems according to engineering specifications and safety standards.
- Operated automated machinery for the purpose of assembling parts into a complete unit.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly line efficiency and workflow.
- Troubleshot assembly issues, providing timely solutions to minimize delays.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with Volvo's standards.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in assembly techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
CNC Operator Sr.
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Marion, Va
01.1998 - 01.2023
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for defense systems.
- Set up tooling and fixtures for various machining processes and projects.
- Monitored machine operations to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Inspected finished products for defects and compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
- Trained new operators on machine setups, safety protocols, and production processes.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations while operating heavy machinery in a busy environment.
- Followed industry standards and manufacturer instructions to calibrate measurement tools.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies Electrical
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-2026
Skills
- Electrical systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Troubleshooting skills
- Electrical testing
- Circuit analysis
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Power and hand tool operation
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Safety compliance
- OSHA compliance
- OSHA requirements
- Residential wiring
- Local codes
- Quality assurance
- Technical communication
- Confined space entry
Certification
- Journeyman Electrician License, West Virginia, 8-18-2026
- OSHA 30 Certified, 2024
- MSHA Certified, 2025
Timeline
Electrician Helper
Varney Inc.
07.2025 - Current
Final Assembler
Volvo Trucks North America
01.2023 - 07.2025
CNC Operator Sr.
General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.1998 - 01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies Electrical
Wytheville Community College