Joseph Lewis
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Accomplished Millwright and Construction Specialist with a proven track record at Kansas City Incorporated, excelling in fabrication and construction management. Demonstrated expertise in precision measurement and a strong commitment to workplace cleanliness, ensuring project success and efficiency. Skilled in blueprint reading and employing both hand tools and advanced techniques for high-quality outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Ford Motor Company
02.2023 - Current
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Millwright
Kansas City Incorporated
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
Carpenter ( Construction Specialist)
Metropolitan Community College
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Repaired existing structures such as staircases, decks, or door frames with precision to extend their lifespan without compromising structural integrity or aesthetics.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 10
01.2005 - 05.2017
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
- Reduced waste by proficiently maintaining inventory control systems for tools, materials, and consumables onsite.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Kansas City High School
Kansas City, MO05.2000
Skills
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Painting and staining
- Remodeling Projects
- Scaffolding Setup
- Construction management
- Hand tools
- Waste Reduction
- Fabrication
- Precision measurement
- Finish Carpentry
- Demolition Work
- Blueprint Reading
Timeline
Production Worker
Ford Motor Company
02.2023 - Current
Millwright
Kansas City Incorporated
12.2021 - 02.2023
Carpenter ( Construction Specialist)
Metropolitan Community College
07.2016 - 07.2021
Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 10
01.2005 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
North Kansas City High School