Dustin Upchurch
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Focused plant operations leader committed to company core values, driving results and exceeding expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator
Martin Marietta
07.2012 - Current
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and haulage equpiment regularly.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
- Retrieved and performed required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
- Implemented process changes.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
Relief Operator
Martin Marietta
07.2012 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Fabrication Welder
Southern Welding
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waxahachie High School
Waxahachie, TX05.2011
Skills
- System Monitoring
- Sample Collecting
- Equipment Inspection
- Parts Replacement
- Excellent Hand-Eye Coordination
- Safety Procedures
- Strong Leader
- Efficient
Timeline
Plant Operator
Martin Marietta
07.2012 - Current
Relief Operator
Martin Marietta
07.2012 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Southern Welding
05.2010 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Waxahachie High School