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Joshua Ballard

Fulton,IL

Summary

Motivated Production Operator seeking a position in and established organization that values dedication and hard work. Excellent troubleshooting and team management skills. Adapt in facility operations and operating heavy equipment . Young, career driven and eager to start and exciting new position.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Fabricator

JT Cullen
Fulton, IL
04.2020 - 04.2024

Mig welding on different parts for 4 years

  • Supported team members by sharing expert knowledge of welding techniques and best practices.
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Documented welding on specified work order.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications

Resistance Welder

Collis LLC Manufacturing
Clinton, IA
04.2017 - 06.2019

Ran a resistance Welder for 2 years , that welded refrigerator that welded refrigerator shelves

  • Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety
  • Documented daily work on production logs and work orders and discussed activities with management to optimize future production
  • Utilized work orders and diagrams to identify and apply job requirements and quality standards to effective production planning
  • Prioritized workplace safety by actively participating in safety training sessions and maintaining up-to-date certifications required by organization or regulatory agencies
  • Participated in continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing performance of resistance welding department through process optimization or technology advancements

Production Worker

Employee Services Bureau
Clinton, IA
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Packed boxes with specified amount of production for over 1 year
  • Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items
  • Practiced good housekeeping techniques

Truck Loader

Walmart
Clinton , IA
05.2014 - 11.2014
  • Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed for 6 months
  • Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area
  • Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments
  • Reduced product damage during transport by ensuring proper stacking techniques were employed during loading process

Education

GED -

Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, Ia
03.2014

Skills

  • Certified Welder
  • Works well with others
  • Ambitious
  • Quick learner
  • Strategic Panning
  • Goal oriented
  • Multi tasking
  • Quality Control
  • Effective Communication
  • Reliability
  • Visual Inspection
  • Job orders
  • Fabrication

Timeline

Welding Fabricator

JT Cullen
04.2020 - 04.2024

Resistance Welder

Collis LLC Manufacturing
04.2017 - 06.2019

Production Worker

Employee Services Bureau
01.2016 - 04.2017

Truck Loader

Walmart
05.2014 - 11.2014

GED -

Eastern Iowa Community College District
Joshua Ballard