Open To Work
Jack Savage
Snellville,GA
Summary
Experienced Equipment Operator and Field Superintendent with over five years in construction management. Expertise in logistics coordination, team training, and safety compliance, ensuring project success and quality outcomes. Skilled Welder/Operator proficient in blueprint interpretation and welding techniques, contributing to efficient production. Committed to safety protocols and effective equipment inspections, consistently meeting productivity standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Equipment Operator
Steel Clad Inc
Greenville, SC
06.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for material handling and site preparation tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure optimal functionality and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate workflow on construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded materials efficiently to meet project specifications and timelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to maintenance for timely repairs.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shifts, submitting detailed reports to facilitate timely maintenance.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
- Removed tools and machinery from job site to secure at end of shift.
- Leveraged mobile devices to communicate and coordinate worksite resources.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
welder/operator
Porter Steel
Lilburn, Georgia
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Interpreted blueprints to determine welding specifications and requirements.
- Operated welding machinery and tools to construct durable structural steel frameworks, contributing to overall project integrity.
- Inspected welds for quality and conformance to safety standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety practices.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines, ensuring efficient workflow and effective communication.
- Adhered to company policies for material handling and waste disposal procedures.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Verified all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and proper tool usage, fostering a culture of safety and skill development within the team.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Operated machinery to fabricate steel components for construction projects.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of production data and materials used.
- Followed company guidelines for operating heavy machinery safely and effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of the company.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Maintained daily system logs to track production information and addressed issues with management.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
Field Superintendent
Veteran Steel Works
Jefferson, Georgia
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Supervised daily operations on construction sites to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated schedules and resources for subcontractors and project teams to ensure timely project execution.
- Managed site logistics, including material deliveries and equipment usage efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify safety hazards and enforce corrective actions.
- Facilitated communication between project stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in field operations and safety protocols.
- Assisted in developing project timelines and ensuring adherence to deadlines consistently.
- Reviewed project plans to verify accuracy and feasibility before implementation stages.
- Collaborated with architects and designers throughout the design phase of projects.
- Oversaw workflow on job sites and kept projects on schedule.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders such as clients, contractors, vendors, suppliers and other team members.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems during the construction process by providing solutions based on best practices.
- Resolved conflicts between workers onsite through effective communication strategies.
- Coordinated materials delivery schedules with suppliers to maintain an efficient flow of resources on the job site.
- Read project documents, interpreted directions and made plans based on design parameters.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
- Trained new employees on proper safety protocols when working at a construction site.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to blueprints, plans and specifications.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including scheduling and supervising field personnel, resolving operational issues and ensuring safety compliance.
- Managed budgets and evaluated expenditures to maintain financial compliance and project integrity.
- Performed pre-construction planning activities such as material ordering, equipment rental coordination and manpower scheduling.
- Maintained accurate records of daily work activities including labor hours used per task or job completed.
- Participated in weekly meetings with the client's representatives to discuss project status updates.
- Monitored project progress against established milestones to identify potential delays or risks in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular inspections of all construction sites to ensure quality assurance and adherence to building codes.
- Drafted reports for senior management outlining progress made on each project phase.
- Provided technical support to subcontractors and engineers to ensure project completion on time and within budget.
- Inspected completed jobsites upon completion to ensure customer satisfaction levels were met before final acceptance by client.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
Education
Electro-Mechanical Engineering - Commercial Refrigeration Technology
Occupational Education Center North
Dunwoody, GA06-1991
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Crane operation
- Crane rigging management
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment inspections
- Quality assurance inspections
- Safety compliance
- Environmental compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Hazardous materials
- Load securement
- Load calculation
- Materials transportation
- Materials movement
- Blueprint interpretation
- Construction quality standards
- Commercial construction experience
- Residential construction
- Site preparation
- Site logistics management
- Worksite safety
- Worksite safety and maintenance
- Safety monitoring
- Daily reporting
- Job tracking
- Following project plans
- Following instructions
- General labor
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Initiative taking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Excellent communication
- Professionalism
- Adaptable and flexible
- Physical stamina
- GPS navigation systems
- Air compressor use
- Strap and tarp regulations
- Storage yard maintenance
- Equipment cleaning
- Equipment Repair
- Construction management
- Project management
- Storage yard maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Job tracking
- Equipment Repair
Certification
OSHA 10 certified
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Equipment Operator
Steel Clad Inc
06.2024 - Current
welder/operator
Porter Steel
01.2023 - 11.2023
Field Superintendent
Veteran Steel Works
06.2017 - 12.2022
Electro-Mechanical Engineering - Commercial Refrigeration Technology
Occupational Education Center North