Ian Friend
Orono
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience in fabrication and landscaping. Known for effective communication and problem resolution, contributing to team success through collaboration and adherence to safety protocols. Ready to leverage expertise in a challenging environment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator
P K Floats
Lincoln
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Fabricated floats for seaplanes using hand tools and power tools efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints to assemble products accurately.
- Operated machinery for cutting, welding, and shaping materials.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines effectively.
- Ensured quality control by inspecting finished products for defects.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new employees on fabrication processes and safety protocols.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
- Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
- Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
- Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
- Performed quality assurance tests on products to adhere to production standards.
- Ensured proper maintenance was performed on all shop equipment used in order to maintain efficiency.
- Disposed of faulty, broken and dirty products and reported losses to supervisors.
- Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
- Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
Landscape Worker
Kings Seasonal Solutions
Lincoln
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated landscaping equipment such as mowers and trimmers safely and effectively.
- Assisted in landscape design by arranging plants and features according to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within designated timelines.
- Cleared debris from job sites to ensure safety and cleanliness for ongoing work.
- Followed safety protocols while using tools and handling materials on-site.
- Communicated with clients to understand their landscaping preferences and requirements.
- Adapting to changing weather conditions to efficiently complete landscape tasks daily.
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
- Used hand and power tools or equipment to complete wide range of landscape and irrigation tasks.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Moved soil, dug holes and planted trees, shrubs and flowers.
- Installed rocks, mulch beds and other decorative elements to enhance the look of landscapes.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Weeded flowerbeds and spread fertilizer throughout gardens as needed.
- Laid sod pieces over prepared areas of soil in order to establish new lawns.
- Assisted in planting trees and shrubs according to landscape design plans.
- Created hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls, and walkways using bricks, concrete blocks, and pavers.
- Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees, and grass.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly and professionally.
Education
Marketing/Finance
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2029
Skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- CNC operation
- Communication skills
- Problem resolution
- Power tool operation
- Measurement verification
- Surface preparation
- Repair work
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Material prepping
- Anodizing processes
- Measurement tools
- Sandblasting techniques
- Fabricating and welding
- Fabrication
- Stick welding
- Heavy lifting
- Measurements
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprints and specifications
- Issue resolution
- Identify parts
- Painting and coating
- Sheet metal work
- Hand and power tools
- Equipment maintenance
- Welding and fabrication
- Safety procedures
- Fastening methods
- Hand tool usage
- Plasma cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Riveting processes
- Machinery set up
- Machinery operation
- Troubleshooting
- Pneumatic tools
- Soldering techniques
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Manual transmission repair
- Engine tuneups and repairs
- Fuel systems
- Maintenance and repairs
- Diagnostic
- Chassis repair
- Suspension systems
- OSHA
- Diagnostic tools
- Tire services
- Vehicle test drives
- Transmission rebuilding
- Part identification
- Wheel alignment
- Drive train systems
- Transmission repair
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Clutch repair
- Battery services
- Automotive diagnostics
- Diagnostics systems
- Parts documentation
- Cooling systems
- Engine rebuilding
- Hydraulic systems
- Engine performance evaluation
- Component repairs
- Problem diagnosis
- Grease and lubricant application
- Servicing vehicles
- Workplace safety
- Recordkeeping
- Fluid level testing
- Emission control systems
- Ignition systems
- Engine repair
Timeline
Fabricator
P K Floats
05.2024 - 08.2025
Landscape Worker
Kings Seasonal Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023
Marketing/Finance
University of Maine