Dustin Schum
Arcola,IL
Summary
Hardworking construction laborer with background in various construction projects including residential and commercial developments. Possess strong skills in manual labor, project coordination, and site preparation. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to changing environments. Contributed to improving job site safety and completing projects on time by effectively collaborating with team members and following precise instructions. My attendance is A1, as well.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Laborer
Nordco
Arcola, Illinois
01.2023 - Current
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Tear down machines and assemblies.
- Power-wash parts.
- Inventory parts.
- Repair and fabricate parts.
- Welding and blueprints.
- Prep and paint.
- Assemble several different assemblies used for railroad construction.
- Hoist and crane rigging.
- Forklift operator.
- Articulating boom lift certified.
Automotive Mechanic
Arcola Automotive
Arcola, Illinois
04.2017 - 01.2023
- Diagnostics.
- Replace parts.
- Replace engines.
- Replace transmissions.
- Replace, repair, and balance tires.
- Alignments.
- Create invoices.
- Assisted customers with questions regarding necessary repairs for their vehicles.
- Repaired faulty electrical wiring harnesses within automobile engines.
- Performed scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
Fabrication Welder
Tri County Welding
Arthur, Illinois
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Read blueprints.
- Sandblasting.
- Plasma cutting.
- Oxyacetylene cutting.
- Operate mill tables.
- Welding.
Boilermaker Mechanic
Matrix Inc
Alton, IL
04.2006 - 10.2007
- Turnarounds in oil refineries.
- Install the necessary plumbing for draining and testing.
- Disassemble heat exchangers, cooling towers, nuclear reactors, and holding tanks.
- Clean gasket surfaces.
- Reassemble the equipment.
- Pressure-test equipment.
- Confined space training.
- Harness and lanyard training.
- Fresh air respirator training.
Education
GED -
Tuscola Community High School
Tuscola, IL05-2009
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine assembly
- Blueprint reading
- Welding techniques
- Forklift operation
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Communication skills
- Plumbing basics
- Job site measuring and layout
- Electrical basics
- Roofing installation
- Worksite safety and maintenance
- Landscaping basics
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Heavy equipment operation
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures
- Measurements and calculations
- HVAC maintenance
- Team player
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Skilled Laborer
Nordco
01.2023 - Current
Automotive Mechanic
Arcola Automotive
04.2017 - 01.2023
Fabrication Welder
Tri County Welding
08.2014 - 04.2015
Boilermaker Mechanic
Matrix Inc
04.2006 - 10.2007
GED -
Tuscola Community High School