John Ferguson
Lexington,NC
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PMP
Terminix Pest Control
Lexington, NC
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Residential pest control
- Sales and commission based
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Shop Supervisor
Mickey Truck Bodies Inc
High Point, NC
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Ensured efficient production processes in the beverage chassis department.
- Conducted facility walk-through tours and explained production procedures to customers and vendors.
- Managed inventory and material orders effectively
- Conducted recruitment process, applied corrective measures and managed separation of workforce.
- Managed team schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Certified visual weld inspector.
- Managed and supervised shop projects including specialty work
- Conducted annual training class for chassis drop and mounting.
- Ensured proper waste management protocols were followed.
- Trained in first aid and CPR.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards pertaining to shop equipment and procedures, personal protective equipment requirements and OSHA regulations.
Shop Lead
Mickey Truck Bodies Inc
High Point, NC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored the performance of shop floor staff to maintain productivity levels
- Constructed and altered commercial driveshafts
- Performed inventory management.
- Efficiently handled and transported material goods using forklift equipment.
- Trained and guided newly hired personnel for successful induction into the company.
- Carried out multiple weld testing procedures.
- Operated JPro computer program to troubleshoot issues.
- Conducted quality inspections.
- Successfully completed first-aid and CPR certification
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating and utilizing a diverse range of hand tools.
Production Welder
Mickey Truck Bodies Inc
High Point, NC
03.2014 - 01.2018
- Proficient in GMAW steel and aluminum welding.
- Installed hydraulic lift gates.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in resolving electrical and mechanical issues with truck body installations.
- Successfully executed tasks involving the measurement, cutting, and fabrication of commercial truck chassis.
- Demonstrated proficiency in disassembling and reassembling different types of commercial truck parts.
- Operated overhead crane to lift beverage bodies and permanently mount them onto truck frames.
- Operated forklifts in a safe and efficient manner.
- Performed diverse hand tool operations.
Production Welder
John Deere-Hitachi
Kernersville, NC
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Effectively manufactured excavator arms and booms
- X-ray examinations of all welds as part of quality control procedures
- Received training in SMAW and air carbon arc gouging techniques.
Heavy Equipment Operator
US Army
Lexington, NC
09.2009 - 01.2013
- Operated various heavy equipment including excavator, bulldozer, scraper, dump truck, backhoe, and motor grader.
- Facilitated a positive work environment through team building initiatives, leading to improved communication and morale.
Production Welder
Matcor Metal Fabrication
Lexington, NC
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Fabricated fuel and hydraulic tanks for John Deere-Hitachi
- Proficiently trained to work with both GMAW and TMAW methods.
- Ensured the integrity of vessels by subjecting them to rigorous leak testing
- Performed efficient forklift operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment
Education
High School Diploma -
West Davidson High School
Lexington, NC06-2007
Skills
- Supervision and leadership
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid/CPR
- Organization
- Customer Relations
Timeline
PMP
Terminix Pest Control
03.2024 - 09.2024
Shop Supervisor
Mickey Truck Bodies Inc
01.2020 - 12.2023
Shop Lead
Mickey Truck Bodies Inc
01.2018 - 01.2020
Production Welder
Mickey Truck Bodies Inc
03.2014 - 01.2018
Production Welder
John Deere-Hitachi
01.2011 - 03.2014
Heavy Equipment Operator
US Army
09.2009 - 01.2013
Production Welder
Matcor Metal Fabrication
01.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
West Davidson High School