George Dankins
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Executed maintenance, welding, overhead craning and grinding operations to ensure optimal manufacturing performance.
Assisted in welding tasks across various projects. Supported material stocking and product shipment processes. Aided in waste management efforts to maintain a clean work environment.
Assisted in maintaining and operating brazing equipment to ensure safety standards. Supported production teams in meeting deadlines through effective time management. Contributed positively to the welding team for over 3 years.
Assisted teams in achieving project goals through effective communication and collaboration. Adapted quickly to new environments to support team dynamics. Committed to ongoing learning and skill development to enhance team performance.
Assisted teams in identifying and resolving problems effectively. Demonstrated eagerness to learn new skills and concepts. Communicated clearly to support team collaboration and success.
Assisted teams in managing projects by coordinating tasks and timelines effectively. Supported communication efforts to ensure clarity among team members. Contributed to process improvements by identifying potential issues and suggesting solutions.
Assisted teams in managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high accuracy. Supported task prioritization to meet deadlines effectively.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Overhead Crane Operator
Trinity Steel
Braddock, PA
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Operated overhead cranes to lift, move, and position steel structures safely and efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure crane functionality and compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate material handling and optimize workflow processes.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures for overhead cranes.
- Monitored load weights and adjusted lifting techniques to prevent accidents and ensure safety.
- Upheld a clean working environment by properly organizing tools, cables, slings, chains after every shift ensuring easy access when needed.
- Fabricated and assembled metal components according to precise specifications and engineering drawings.
- Advanced skills in welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
Maintenance technician
Allegheny County Housing
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Upgraded 50+ units for efficiency, reducing maintenance calls by 30%.
- Conducted thorough inspections & repairs, ensuring 100% housing safety compliance.
- Eagerly learned new tech to modernize facilities, enhancing resident satisfaction.
- Teamed with management to streamline maintenance protocols, improving response times.
- Mastered preventive maintenance, ensuring high-quality housing with fewer repairs.
- Forged strong partnerships across departments to enhance maintenance service quality.
CNC Machine Operator
Chelsea Building Products
Oakmont, PA
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Efficiently operated grinders at Chelsea Building Products, enhancing productivity.
- Maintained precision in grinder operation, recycling materials.
- Analyzed and adjusted grinding parameters to optimize machine performance, ensuring peak efficiency.
- Conducted thorough inspections, identifying and rectifying potential machine faults.
- Developed a predictive maintenance schedule based on historical data, improving machine reliability.
- Volunteered for cross-training on additional machinery, increasing operational flexibility.
- Boosted grinder efficiency by implementing a predictive maintenance plan.
- Pioneered the use of recycled materials in grinding operations, enhancing sustainability.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environments.
- Monitored loading and unloading procedures to prevent damage to goods during transport.
- Assisted in coordinating shipping and receiving operations for timely deliveries and pickups.
Property Management
G&G cleaning services
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed property maintenance for G&G Cleaning Services.
- Streamlined cleaning processes, improving efficiency.
- Utilized innovative problem-solving skills to address property management issues.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction through proactive property management.
- Oversaw meticulous property inspections, ensuring all areas met G&G's high standards.
- Mentored new staff on best practices, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Conducted thorough property inspections to uphold G&G's excellence, setting a quality benchmark.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodland Hills
East Pittsburgh, PA06.2007
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Housing safety compliance
- Grinder operation efficiency
- Machine fault identification
- Predictive maintenance scheduling
- Operational flexibility enhancement
- Heat treatment
- Stick welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Pipe welding
- Structural welding
- Health and safety
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Tool operation
- Personal protective equipment
- Steel fabrication
- Cutting techniques
- Precision measuring
- Surface preparation
- Inspection protocols
- Hand-eye coordination
- Welding
- Blueprint reading
- Quality assurance
- OSHA compliance
- Brake press operation
- Parts fabrication
- Crane operation
- Product welding
- Worksite organization
Courses
- Masonry & Welding
- Trade institute of Pittsburgh — Feb 2016 - May 2016
References
Jeff Lewis Rigging Department 32
207-357-9965
Timeline
Overhead Crane Operator
Trinity Steel
09.2023 - 10.2025
Maintenance technician
Allegheny County Housing
08.2021 - 10.2023
CNC Machine Operator
Chelsea Building Products
03.2019 - 07.2021
Property Management
G&G cleaning services
01.2016 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Woodland Hills