Dexter Shingleton

• Applied precision in cutting wood materials according to given specifications with the use of tools like saws, routers, and drills.
• Interpreted blueprints accurately to analyze the requirements of trusses for projects.
• Installed metal hangers to strengthen trusses.
• Ensured a secure attachment of roof sheathing material to trusses through the effective use of fasteners.
• Assisted in the loading of materials onto trucks destined for various job sites.
• Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while working on roofs.
• Effectively communicated design changes or modifications to co-workers during installation process.
• Proactively addressed assembly process issues.

• Measured, cut, and installed glass for windows, doors, and skylights utilizing power saws alongside hand tools.
• Safely inspected glazing to assess if repair or replacement was necessary.
• Utilized pneumatic chisels and other suitable tools to remove old glazing material from window frames.
• Performed on-site repairs of damaged glass panes in compliance with safety regulations.
• Successfully maneuvered heavy glass using hoists and cranes.
• Assemble pre-cut laminated safety glass pieces in compliance with blueprints or templates.

Install roll up & side doors in commercial trailers, manufacturing 53ft DOT certified trailers

• Monitored fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating or distortions in material.
• Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication based on blueprints.
• Repaired broken or cracked parts utilizing cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Maintained cleanliness of work areas by efficiently removing scrap metal debris.
• Kept welding tools and equipment in optimal condition through regular preventive maintenance.
• Configured welding machines according to specific job requirements.
• Used oxyacetylene torches to heat metals prior to welding or bending into desired shapes.

• Ensuring compliance with production specifications, successfully assembled components for diverse products.
• Monitored assembly line operations, identifying and resolving issues or problems.
• Ensured superior quality of finished products through thorough inspections.

• Operated furnaces for glass fabrication
• Set up and adjusted machine parameters such as temperature, pressure, speed, and tension to optimize performance.
• Regularly cleaned machinery, tools, and equipment to uphold clean work environment.
• Conducted regular maintenance checks on the heat set machine to ensure optimal performance.

• Operated extrusion furnace, saw, and forklift.
• Operated multiple types of cutting equipment (band saw, circular saw, jigsaw, hacksaw) to precisely shape and size materials.
• Applied extensive knowledge of machine setup and configuration to precisely shape a variety of materials based on given instructions.