James Carter
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Offering 7 years of certified, trained, and safe operations with four specific crane certifications. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator. Skilled Production Worker offering 12 years of experience in plants and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator
Deep South Crane And Rigging
09.2013 - Current
- Managing 8 man crew for assembly/disassembly.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
Oiler/operator
Turner Industries
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Maintained equipment, greased bearings, crane booms and helped configure set ups.
- Inspected fuel, water, oil and slop oil tank levels.
- Checked machines and components for malfunctions and maintenance needs.
- Relieved operator, watched control booth and cross-trained on additional functions.
- Completed repairs and maintenance service on 120 ton telescopic cranes and 800 ton equipment.
- Assisted with assembly/disassembly of heavy equipment ranging from 90 tonnage up to 800 tonnage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Denham Springs High School
Denham Springs, LA05.2011
Skills
- Inspections and Reviews
- Certified Crane Operator in 4 Classifications of Cranes
- Certified Signal Person/Rigger
- Valid Driver's License
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Operational Management
- Project Management
- Safety Protocols
- Heavy Lift Management
- Safe Work Practices
Certification
- Certified Crane Operator, Deep South Crane & Rigging - 2017 ytd.
Timeline
Operator
Deep South Crane And Rigging
09.2013 - Current
Oiler/operator
Turner Industries
03.2012 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Denham Springs High School
- Certified Crane Operator, Deep South Crane & Rigging - 2017 ytd.
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