Hard-working, dependable very intimate about being on time always willing to work extra hours if needed. I’m the type of person if you’re early I’m earlier. If I don’t know how to do something I will learn. I’m very fast learner.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welder fabricator
Astec industries
Blair
08.2017 - 11.2023
Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication.
Inspected welds for quality and compliance with specifications.
Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
Assisted in training new welders on proper techniques and procedures.
Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the welding department.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Grain Elevator Operator
Harold terminal
Harrold
04.2009 - 08.2011
Performed daily maintenance on the grain elevator including cleaning and lubrication of parts.
Monitored grain temperature and humidity levels in the storage bins.
Followed established procedures for disposing of spoiled or damaged grains when necessary.
Operated grain elevator and other equipment to unload, weigh, test, treat, store and ship grain.
Participated in meetings with supervisors and managers to discuss operational improvements.
Troubleshot mechanical issues with equipment as needed.
Adjusted settings on machines to ensure efficient operation according to specifications.
Loaded rail cars with specified types of grains according to customer orders.
Conducted tests such as moisture content analysis on grains before loading them into bins or shipping them out.
Conducted regular inspections of conveyor belts, augers and other machinery used in the operation of the grain elevator.
Calculated amount of product loaded onto each truck based on weight readings taken from scales.
Inspected all incoming loads of grain for quality assurance purposes.
Ensured that safety guidelines were followed during all operations at the facility.
Communicated effectively with customers regarding orders, delivery times and any other inquiries they may have had about their order.
Assisted with loading trucks with grain for shipment.
Coordinated transportation logistics for shipments leaving the facility.
Verified accuracy of measurements taken from samples collected from shipments or stored grains.
Removed debris to keep plant floors free of obstacles.
Transported materials from conveyor for quality assessment and processing.
Operated conveyor, stacker and loader equipment, observing safety features to avoid accidents.
Repaired and maintained equipment through problem identification and resolution.
• forklift operator/pay loader operator, loading and unloading trucks