Earle MacDuff
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
With a robust background in Labor Unions 99 and 295 (Utah) I have gained expertise in rigging for concerts and conventions, bridge building, scaffolding and more...Now living in Huntington Beach, CA. Renowned for reliability and a positive attitude, along with a Healthy LIfestyle, looking for work close to home.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed House Flipping
MacDuff Homes
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.2016 - 12.2024
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Rigger
Local Union 99
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2013 - 12.2022
- Used bolts and clamps to attach pulleys and fix beams, ceilings and gin pole booms.
- Sorted and erected steel, bolt-up and torque connections.
- Downrigging arena, spotlight operator, rigger cat walk puller, sign hanger, Truss building, truck loading, steward assistant experience.
- Set up metal pipes and support cables in effective arrangements for required loads. Sound and lighting wires and fixtures for concerts.
- Set up Scaffolding and towers for concerts and conventions.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions for maintenance and storage of rigging equipment.
- Position stage scenery, lighting fixtures, props, and other objects with precision accuracy using hoists, pulleys, winches, lifts, and cranes.
- Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
- Perform regular checks on all cables and ropes used in order to ensure they meet safety standards.
- Safely disassemble rigging equipment when no longer needed for a production or performance.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Gas Pipeline
Labor Union Local 295
Salt Lake City, Utah
02.2008 - 03.2012
- Monitored tool and equipment use to verify conformance with OSHA standards.
- Rigged cables to heavy equipment on steep terrain to safely dig and drill through rock beds in Wasatch/Rocky Mountains.
- Utilized pressure gauges and leak detectors to inspect pipelines for leaks.
- Covered completed sections of pipe with soil or other protective coverings.
- Completed ongoing regulation training and participated in site expectation meetings before new projects.
- Removed soil or debris from trenches around pipes before installing them.
- Performed routine maintenance on all tools and equipment used in the pipeline laborer job.
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers, tractors, excavators, loaders, and backhoes.
- Provided support services such as digging holes, mixing concrete, and compacting soil around pipes.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Utilized chainsaws and axes to remove trees and brush from pipeline right-of-way.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Ensured that all safety precautions were followed while operating machinery or working in hazardous areas.
- Preserved integrity of pipelines by digging trenches for new installation or repairing existing lines.
Bridge Laborer/Beck Street Bridge
WW Clyde
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Operated heavy machinery to remove debris from bridge sites.
- Applied sealants, grout, and other protective coatings on various parts of the bridge structure.
- Utilized jackhammers to break down existing concrete surfaces at the site of a bridge project.
- Completed accurate measurements and calculations to for project requirements.
- Used range of hands tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Assisted with the installation of bridge components, including columns and beams.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing, and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Prepared site areas for day's asphalt load.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Crusher Operator
Kennecott Copper Mine
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2006 - 07.2010
- Conduct regular maintenance checks on all components of the crusher system including motors, gears, bearings, drive belts.
- Operate and maintain crusher equipment including conveyors, feeders, and screens.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while operating crushing equipment.
- Monitored tools and machines and performed minor repairs.
- Assist other personnel in moving large pieces of material away from the area being crushed.
- Load materials into hoppers or onto conveyor belts before feeding into crusher.
- Broke and discarded lumps to avoid plugging, using bar or sledgehammer.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
Family, Traveling, Wood Work, Construction, Beach
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- NON smoking NON drinking 24 yrs
- Patience and empathy
- Bridge building experience
- Bridge and highway projects
- Telescopic Boom Crane, Forklift
- Winching
- Climbing skills
- Drilling
- Equipment moving
- Rigging preparation
- Pulley preparation
- Scaffolding installation
- Fitting attachment
- Event support
- Rigging planning
- Exceptional finish carpentry skills
- Hardwood refinishing
- Basic carpentry
- Create special finishes
- Painting and finishing techniques
- General carpentry knowledge
- Molding repair and installation
- Window and door installation
- Crown molding
- Stair stringers
- Finish cabinetry
- Cabinetry installation
- Tile installation
- Tree trimming since age 14 (family- business)
- Precision trimming
- Manual and powered tree felling
- Good sense of humor!
References
- Chris Sorenson from Union 99 stewart and apprentice school instructor; program designer 801-510-9353
- Kelly Kohl construction Huntington Beach; Owner Kelly Kohl 949-232-3929
- Chris Nunez Universal Plant Services (Union Millwright) 714-924-0367
Timeline
Self Employed House Flipping
MacDuff Homes
05.2016 - 12.2024
Rigger
Local Union 99
01.2013 - 12.2022
Gas Pipeline
Labor Union Local 295
02.2008 - 03.2012
Bridge Laborer/Beck Street Bridge
WW Clyde
01.2008 - 12.2010
Crusher Operator
Kennecott Copper Mine
01.2006 - 07.2010
Family, Traveling, Wood Work, Construction, Beach
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