Jerry Collins
Oxford,OH
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in mobile home assembly and heavy machinery operation. Skilled in training teams on safety protocols and promoting efficient production processes to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Hand
Jg mobile homes
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
02.2022 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily operations and workflow for mobile home assembly teams.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and assembly techniques.
- Coordinated materials and supplies for efficient production processes.
- Communicated with management regarding production updates and challenges.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Trained employees on company procedures and worksite safety.
- Provided guidance to team members on best practices for their tasks and duties.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency in the workplace.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Lead Operator
WCA
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
02.2017 - 12.2022
- Operated heavy machinery to manage waste processing efficiently.
- Coordinated daily workflows to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Trained new operators on safety procedures and operational protocols.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and job responsibilities.
- Set up machines at start of shift, checking for issues and potential malfunctions.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assigned tasks according to workload requirements.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflows.
- Performed troubleshooting techniques and testing procedures to keep machines working optimally.
- Performed daily maintenance checks and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.
- Resolved issues related to production processes or personnel conflicts promptly.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify potential problems early on.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed, materials used, and production output.
- Maintained tools by cleaning before and after each shift.
- Operated equipment following corporate and manufacturer procedures.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures.
- Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
- Created and maintained daily activity logs to track ongoing operational performance.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions in order to meet customer demands.
- Collected oil, water and electrolyte samples to complete laboratory testing.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Boilermaker
Dixon Construction
Wynnewood, Oklahoma
03.2010 - 01.2017
- Fabricated and assembled metal components for pressure vessels and piping systems.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine project specifications and requirements.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts securely and efficiently.
- Installed boilers, tanks, and other industrial systems according to project plans.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Conducted tests on welds to ensure strength requirements were met.
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Operated cranes and hoists to move large objects during repair projects.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Cleaned pressure vessel equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
- Removed old insulation from pipes prior to installation of new insulation.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
Education
Pauls Valley High School
Pauls Valley, OKDiesel Mechanic - Diesel Tech
MidAmerica Vocational
Wayne, OK 08.1997 - 05.1999
Skills
- Team leadership
- Workflow coordination
- Safety training
- Production efficiency
- Equipment operation
- Employee mentoring
- Time management
- Safety procedures
- Team member training
- Safety protocols
- Employee evaluation
Timeline
Lead Hand
Jg mobile homes
02.2022 - 12.2025
Lead Operator
WCA
02.2017 - 12.2022
Boilermaker
Dixon Construction
03.2010 - 01.2017
Diesel Mechanic - Diesel Tech
MidAmerica Vocational
08.1997 - 05.1999
Pauls Valley High School