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Joshua DeWitt

Watford City,ND

Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Skilled Labor Worker with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair and general labor. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

General Laborer

Optimal Contracting
10.2023 - Current
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
  • Read work orders to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
  • Transported heavy materials using tugs, hand trucks and pallet jacks throughout work zone.
  • Worked alongside staff to discuss and implement best practices and exceed team objectives.
  • Mentored new employees by providing guidance on safety and proper techniques.
  • Followed written instructions to construct various types of equipment.
  • Handled supply and equipment inventories and distribution for workers.

Electrical Apprentice

J Custom Electric
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
  • Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
  • Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
  • Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
  • Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
  • Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
  • Adhered to electrical and building codes when installing and repairing electrical systems or components.

CWE Welding Shop Hand

Gregs Welding
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Constructed and dismantled components and gathered materials for repairs, maintenance, and new installations.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
  • Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to load, unload, and transport items.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

CWE Equipment Maintenance Shop Hand

Heggen Equipment
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Constructed and dismantled components and gathered materials for repairs, maintenance, and new installations.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
  • Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to load, unload, and transport items.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.

Farm Worker

CJ Thorne
05.2019 - 09.2022
  • Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
  • Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
  • Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, goats, and pigs.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
  • Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions to maintain animal health.
  • Set up and operated irrigation equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops.
  • Utilized trucks or carts to move equipment, poultry and livestock from one location to another.
  • Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
  • Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
  • Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
  • Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
  • Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
  • Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
  • Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Herded livestock using horses.

Education

High School Diploma -

Watford City High School
Watford City, ND
05.2023

Skills

  • Equipment Management
  • Construction Support
  • Job Site Preparation
  • North Dakota Driver's License
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Debris and Trash Removal
  • General Tool Knowledge
  • Tool and Equipment Maintenance
  • Safety Procedures
  • Equipment Repair
  • Welding
  • Problem-Solving
  • Door Installation

Timeline

General Laborer

Optimal Contracting
10.2023 - Current

Electrical Apprentice

J Custom Electric
05.2023 - 10.2023

CWE Welding Shop Hand

Gregs Welding
01.2023 - 05.2023

CWE Equipment Maintenance Shop Hand

Heggen Equipment
08.2022 - 01.2023

Farm Worker

CJ Thorne
05.2019 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

Watford City High School

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