Jeffrey Prowse
Monticello ,Florida
Summary
With a proven track record at Gaskin Contractors, I excel in machinery operation and leadership, demonstrating a strong work ethic and exceptional problem-solving skills. Achievements include enhancing production efficiency and mentoring teams for quality excellence, backed by OSHA certification and a commitment to safety and precision.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Gaskin Contractors
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
Concrete Foreman
Gaskin Contractors
11.2020 - 02.2025
- Met with engineers to plan layouts and timeframes for jobs.
- Poured and laid concrete for Number projects.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Mentored junior crew members, providing hands-on guidance in various concrete techniques and reinforcing their knowledge of industry standards.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Adapted concrete pouring and mixing plans to daily weather and climate.
- Coordinated effectively with subcontractors for seamless integration into larger construction projects.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Ordered materials and scheduled cement trucks.
- Excelled at problem-solving during unexpected situations, applying critical thinking skills to address issues promptly and efficiently without compromising safety or quality.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Delivered high-quality concrete workmanship by consistently adhering to blueprints and specifications.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Cultivated a positive work atmosphere by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among crew members, leading to higher overall morale and job satisfaction.
- Spearheaded efforts to maintain a clean and organized job site, promoting a positive work environment for all team members.
Education
Diploma -
Naugatuck High School
Naugatuck, CT1989
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Workplace safety
- Equipment operation
- Power and hand tools
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Quality control
- Basic math
- Forklift operation
- Assembly procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Precision measurement
- OSHA
- OSHA certification
Timeline
Concrete Foreman
Gaskin Contractors
11.2020 - 02.2025
Machine Operator
Gaskin Contractors
Diploma -
Naugatuck High School
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