Jason Black
Clinton,KY
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Poultry Farm Owner
Self-employed
09.2020 - Current
- Improved overall farm health through strict biosecurity measures and routine veterinary checkups.
- Monitored flock for signs of disease or physical distress and culled infirm individuals.
- Maintained proper chicken house temperature and ventilation.
- Hired new ranch hands and livestock handlers seasonally.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Welder
Ingram Barge Company
01.2009 - 02.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
Maintenance Mechanic
Tyson Foods
10.2005 - 11.2008
- Optimized machine performance through precision alignment, calibration, and adjustment of components.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Performed preventive and regular maintenance on systems.
- Managed available parts, tools, and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Ensured safety compliance with regular inspections and adherence to OSHA regulations during maintenance tasks.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
Education
No Degree - Industrial Maintenance
West Kentucky Technical College
Paducah, KYHigh School Diploma -
Hickman County High School
Clinton05.2000
Skills
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Farm equipment operation
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time Management
- Ability to make common sense decisions
- CPR Training
- Forklift training
- AED Training
- Confined Space Training
- Rigging Training
- Mobile Crane Operator
Timeline
Poultry Farm Owner
Self-employed
09.2020 - Current
Welder
Ingram Barge Company
01.2009 - 02.2021
Maintenance Mechanic
Tyson Foods
10.2005 - 11.2008
No Degree - Industrial Maintenance
West Kentucky Technical College
High School Diploma -
Hickman County High School