Joseph Lumpkin
Enid
Summary
Highly skilled Sawmill Hand Worker with a strong background in lumber grading and quality control inspection. Demonstrated expertise in woodworking and a proven ability to adapt and learn quickly. Known for exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to reliability and self-motivation. Excellent material handling and time management abilities, coupled with effective communication and a strong focus on customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter
Ditch Witch
Perry, OK
02.2025 - Current
- Applied paint finishes to various equipment, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
- Operated spray guns and other painting tools to achieve consistent results across projects.
- Conducted surface preparation, including sanding and masking, for optimal paint adhesion.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and reduce downtime.
- Assisted in training new hires on safety protocols and proper painting techniques.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload materials efficiently.
- Trained new staff on safety procedures and equipment operation standards.
Sawmill hand worker
Cris Rayburn saw-milling
Watonga, Ok
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Cleaned work areas daily to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures pertaining to safety regulations.
- Operated a variety of sawmill equipment, including chain and circular saws, to cut lumber into specified sizes.
- Inspected incoming logs for defects before entering them into the milling process.
- Identified potential problems with equipment during routine inspections and took corrective action accordingly.
- Utilized hand tools such as chisels, hammers, planes, and drills when appropriate for specific tasks.
- Performed regular maintenance on sawmill machines to keep them running smoothly.
- Trimmed lumber to straighten rough edges and remove defects, used circular saws.
- Adjusted bolts, clamps, guides and table angles and heights.
- Saw curved and irregular designs and severed and shaped metals, according to specifications and work orders.
- Unclamped and removed finished workpieces from tables.
- Positioned and clamped stock on tables, conveyors, or carriages.
- Unloaded and rolled logs from trucks to sawmill decks and to carriages and moved logs in ponds, using pike poles.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Watonga high school
Watonga, Ok05.2023
Skills
Lumber grading
Quality control inspection
Woodworking expertise
Adaptive learning
Customer service
Problem-solving
Problem-solving abilities
Organizational skills
Reliability
Self motivation
Material handling
Time management abilities
Effective communication
Strong work ethic
Certification
Tractor
Timeline
Painter
Ditch Witch
02.2025 - Current
Sawmill hand worker
Cris Rayburn saw-milling
03.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Watonga high school