Jordan Adkins
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Proficient in high-pressure, labor-intensive settings with a strong focus on efficiency. Extensive hands-on experience in blue-collar roles, demonstrating a wide range of practical skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to achieve operational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator
Universal Concrete Grinding
Fort Wayne, Indiana
06.2025 - Current
- Operated 'Cut Rite' concrete grinder to remove trip hazards from public sidewalks.
- Surveyed large areas to identify hazards and developed efficient execution plans.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained positive public relations with residents and city workers.
- Kept job sites clean and safe for public access.
- Managed company trucks and credit card for equipment transportation and PPE purchases.
Rigger/MIG Welder
Vulcraft St. Joe Division of Nucor
Saint Joe, Indiana
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with team of 8 to 10 to safely lift steel chords, webbing, and rods.
- Assembled components for steel joists according to precise blueprints and specifications.
- Maintained communication with crane operators to ensure smooth transportation of completed loads.
- Conducted regular safety checks on cables and ropes to meet established standards.
- Executed complex set changes efficiently while prioritizing safety of rigging and welding crew.
- Acquired MIG welding skills, including welder maintenance and best practices.
- Achieved certification in welding (CW) for professional qualification.
Lamination Production
Forest River RV
Goshen, Indiana
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Constructed aluminum frames and installed insulation as part of a team of 3-5 members.
- Finalized camper wall assemblies by laminating fiberglass and attaching interior paneling.
- Ensured compliance with specific blueprint instructions based on RV models.
- Maintained high safety standards in a demanding work environment while focusing on quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
Elkhart, IN06-2018
Skills
- MIG welding
- Safety compliance
- Project execution
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Production work
- Contract management
- Hand-eye coordination
- Effective in labor intensive environments
- Ability to learn new skills and procedures quickly
Certification
Certified Welder
Timeline
Operator
Universal Concrete Grinding
06.2025 - Current
Rigger/MIG Welder
Vulcraft St. Joe Division of Nucor
10.2022 - 05.2025
Lamination Production
Forest River RV
07.2019 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Concord High School