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painting, sculpture, gardening, and spiritual practices
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Jeff Billman

Plants
Cross Lake,MN

Summary

Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivering high quality industrial products. Excellent attention to detail resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity. Operated machinery to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines. Seasoned worker with years of experience fabricating items to specification. Complied with government regulations and company policies to create a safe environment for the team. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Spot Welder/Press Operator

Clow Stamping
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Operated press to achieve highest quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
  • read blueprints
  • Quality check parts for flaws

Installer Service Specialist/Sales Associate

Leafguard Gutters
03.2014 - 12.2020
  • Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to safety standards.
  • Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
  • Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
  • Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Collected final payment for product after installation
  • did job estimations with home owners and worked out pricing and finance options
  • set up and worked many home shows to promote more business

Fabrication Welder

Falls Fabricating
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Documented welding on specified work order.
  • worked with companies to distribute/buy product
  • Loaded my part I built on a semi-truck and worked with shipping dept.

Landscaping Foreman

Landsburg Landscape Nursery
03.2012 - 03.2014
  • Managed [Number] day laborers in completing large landscaping projects exceeding $[Amount].
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
  • Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
  • Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
  • Responsible for assigned greenhouse i.e. watering, fertilization, and plucking off dead flowers before going into the sales greenhouse

Property Manager

Mikes Tree Co.
Brainerd, MN
07.2009 - 06.2012
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Evaluated status of lawn conditions and met directly with customers to create lawn care programs specific to needs and preferences.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Identified plant or lawn diseases to determine appropriate course of treatment.
  • Mixed herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to apply to trees, lawns and shrubs.
  • Maintained various types of flower beds by removing spent flowers, pulling weeds and edging.
  • Utilized spreaders to apply fast-release, slow-release and liquid fertilizers.
  • Applied pesticide to property grounds to deter and eradicate pests such as ticks, wasps and mosquitoes .
  • Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
  • Spread and applied mulch around flower beds to retain moisture in soil and suppress weeds.
  • Recommended tips for homeowners to help maintain yards and lawns such as proper mowing techniques, repairing bare spots on lawns and choosing correct seeds and fertilizers.
  • Researched and identified appropriate plants and materials for landscaping projects.
  • Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals on projects to complete large jobs and meet strict deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for pest and disease control.
  • Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of landscaping projects for future reference.
  • Utilized creative design techniques to maximize aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects.
  • Managed and coordinated installation of complex landscaping projects.
  • Educated clients on proper care and maintenance of landscaping projects.

Education

Horticulture/business - Plant Sciences

Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN
05.2009

Skills

  • Corrective Actions
  • Custom Fabrication
  • Parts Reassembling
  • Plasma Cutters
  • MIG Welding
  • Band Saws
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Welding Procedure Specification
  • Critical Thinking
  • Waste Reduction
  • Equipment Safety
  • Active Listening
  • Specification Reading
  • Equipment Management
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Department Collaboration
  • Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
  • Weld Inspections
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Material Costing
  • Shop Drawing
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Material Selection
  • Defect Repair
  • Jig Fabrication
  • Post-Welding Treatment
  • Precision Measuring Instruments
  • Knowledge of Heavy Equipment
  • Job Orders
  • Machine Guarding
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Machine Tools
  • Hand Torches
  • Steel Forms
  • Fabrication
  • Grinders
  • Assembly
  • Blueprints

painting, sculpture, gardening, and spiritual practices

I love to do acrylic paintings of different scenery i.e. ocean, ships, and mountain/outdoor types of art.  I also like to do metal sculpture.  I practice meditation on a daily basis focusing my mind,body, and spirit.

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

Falls Fabricating
05.2021 - 02.2023

Spot Welder/Press Operator

Clow Stamping
07.2020 - 12.2020

Installer Service Specialist/Sales Associate

Leafguard Gutters
03.2014 - 12.2020

Landscaping Foreman

Landsburg Landscape Nursery
03.2012 - 03.2014

Property Manager

Mikes Tree Co.
07.2009 - 06.2012

Horticulture/business - Plant Sciences

Central Lakes College
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