Dylan Thomas
Wasilla,AK
Summary
I am a skilled labor worker with a strong track record of success in maintenance, repair, welding, fabrication and general labor. I am flexible with scope of work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. I have excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with a superior attendance record.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
TBI Construction Inc
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Operated heavy equipment safely to transport materials and complete tasks as required.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Constructed ADA compliant ramps and stairs.
General Laborer
Pearce To Perfection Construction
05.2024 - Current
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Installed siding and other structural components.
- Operated forklifts to complete various tasks.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects through diligent labor and attention to detail.
CTE Instructor
Mat-Su Borough School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Stayed current on industry trends, ensuring that course content was up-to-date and relevant for students entering the workforce.
- Boosted student success in the workplace by emphasizing essential soft skills during lessons.
- Increased student engagement by developing hands-on activities and utilizing real-world examples.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate various learning preferences, ensuring that all students had equal opportunities for success.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting lesson plans accordingly to ensure comprehension of course material.
Custodian
Mat-Su Borough School District
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed timely snow removal and ice management during winter months for safe campus access.
- Supported event setup and tear-down, contributing to successful school functions.
- Streamlined facility maintenance by promptly addressing minor repairs.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure adequate supplies were always available for custodial needs.
- Ensured a healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
Lead Install Technician and Welder/ Fabricator
Pulltarps Manufacturing
11.2013 - 05.2021
- Responsible for all installations of tarp systems on dump trucks and dump trailers.
- Perform routine maintenance on tarp systems for dump trucks and trailers.
- Collaborate with management from all departments to ensure high-quality maintenance work and safety issues are resolved to standards.
- Partner with upper management to complete priority tasks such as building demo products for trade shows, remodeling office spaces and break areas, plus fabrication and welding of necessary parts for daily assembly.
- Assist with customer service and quality assurance.
- Participate in bi-yearly inventory processes.
- Consistently receive excellent annual performance reviews on all aspects of my job duties.
- Regularly selected to travel to other facilities within the United States to assist in specialized installation projects.
Installation Technician
MC Communications
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Test equipment and parts to identify any defects.
- Assemble and install wiring and electronic components.
- Routinely inspect equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
- Install coax cables inside residences.
- Use hand tools to replace defective equipment parts.
- Respond to service calls quickly and professionally.
Welder and Fabricator
Friar Engineering
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Punctured and cut sheet metal using power saws, drill presses, hand and power shears.
- Installed custom and after-market products on customer vehicles.
- Responsible for overall fabrication of off-road vehicle after-market applications.
- Fabricated, fitted, and welded metal components.
- Bent and fitted tubing according to precise specifications.
- Cut, shaped, and bent metal plates, sheets, and tubes.
Welder and Chem Miller
GKN Aerospace
11.1997 - 08.2011
- Built simple and complex aircraft mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Consulted welding chart specifications to select appropriate type and thickness of metal.
- Examined weld for bead size and other specifications.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer expectations.
- Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Operating manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
Education
ROP, Certification of Completion - Fire Science
El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon2003
High School Diploma - General Education
Mt. Empire High School
Pine Valley, CA1997
Skills
- Welding: various metals, techniques and applications
- Residential, Commercial and Government construction
- Facilities and equipment maintenance
- Hand and power tools knowledge
- Plumbing and Electrical understanding
- Problem-Solving and detail oriented
- Demolition Work
- Door and window installation
- Job Site Cleanup and safety
- Light Carpentry and painting
- Blueprint Reading
Timeline
General Laborer
TBI Construction Inc
08.2024 - Current
General Laborer
Pearce To Perfection Construction
05.2024 - Current
CTE Instructor
Mat-Su Borough School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Custodian
Mat-Su Borough School District
09.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Install Technician and Welder/ Fabricator
Pulltarps Manufacturing
11.2013 - 05.2021
Installation Technician
MC Communications
10.2012 - 11.2013
Welder and Fabricator
Friar Engineering
07.2008 - 08.2011
Welder and Chem Miller
GKN Aerospace
11.1997 - 08.2011
ROP, Certification of Completion - Fire Science
El Cajon Valley High School
High School Diploma - General Education
Mt. Empire High School
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