Years of professional experience
Donald Massengale
Crane Inspector
Rossville,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Inspector offering 6-year background checking incoming and outgoing materials and products for conformance. Hardworking individual skilled in conducting accurate visual and measurement tests and preparing and maintaining comprehensive inspection reports and records. Team player committed to collaborating and working cross-functionally to meet all milestones and schedules. High-performing professional with extensive experience in industry. Skilled in testing, sorting, and sampling products with working knowledge of safety codes.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Crane Inspector
Konecranes
10.2015 - Current
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions, including weight capacity, tag lines, and ground stability.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Inspect equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
- Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricating ropes and winches, and replacing worn out cables.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures.
- Performed routine crane repairs and assisted other operators.
- Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
- Tested and repaired electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms, and control systems.
- Connected and repaired equipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical prints.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
Crane/Blast Operator
Ken Garner Manufacturing, Inc.
03.2001 - 01.2015
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Recognized upset conditions, determined the cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Maintained an organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Streamlined workflow by identifying bottlenecks in the production line and suggesting improvements.
Education
Associate's Degree - Electrical Engineering Study
ITT Technical Institute
Chattanooga, TN06.2015
Skills
- Crane Inspection and Maintenance
- Investigative research
- Construction machinery operation
- Excellent driving record
- OSHA Certified
- OSHA Standards
- OSHA Compliance
- Detail-oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Equipment Inspection
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Paperwork evaluations
- Overhead Crane Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Successfully worked in the hoist and crane field, coordinating with supervisors and plant operators to keep equipment safe and operational with as little downtime as possible.
- Have attended multiple crane and hoist certification programs and have been OSHA trained & certified
- Supervised and mentored more than 50 personnel in 2012–2024.
- Improved inspection accuracy by adopting modern standards and technologies.
- Transformed organizations by rebuilding standards and practices from the ground up.
- Trained in ISO 9000.
Certification
- Certified Overhead Crane Operator, Ken Garner Mfg Co, Konecranes, 2000-2024
- Certified Overhead Crane Operation Training, Ken Garner Mfg Co, Konecranes, 2000-2024
- Certified Overhead Crane Safety & Inspector, Konecranes, 2018-2024
- Certified CraneQ Crane Geometric, Konecranes, 2022
- Certified RailQ Runway, Konecranes, 2022
- Certified OSHA 10, OSHA - 2015, 2022
- Certified OSHA Compliance Inspector, Konecranes, 201-2022
Timeline
Crane Inspector
Konecranes
10.2015 - Current
Crane/Blast Operator
Ken Garner Manufacturing, Inc.
03.2001 - 01.2015
Associate's Degree - Electrical Engineering Study
ITT Technical Institute