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Joshua Selby

Lake Village,AR

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience. Demonstrated expertise in precision measurement and defect monitoring, while fostering teamwork and safety compliance. Achieved significant cost savings through effective material optimization and part rebuilding, showcasing a strong work ethic and commitment to quality assurance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Abbot Irrigation
McGehee, AR
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.

Pipe Layer

Chicot Irrigation
Lake Village, AR
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
  • Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by consistently following standard operating procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
  • Improved project efficiency by accurately measuring, cutting, and joining pipes for various construction projects.
  • Boosted productivity by efficiently using hand tools such as pipe cutters, wrenches, and shovels in pipe laying tasks.
  • Gained client trust through consistent delivery of high-quality workmanship and professionalism throughout all projects.
  • Optimized material usage by accurately determining the type, size, and quantity of pipes needed for each job site.
  • Ensured timely completion of tasks by effectively collaborating with team members and supervisors.

Production Specialist

Wigen
Chaska, MN
08.2021 - 09.2023

Executed construction of reverse osmosis purification systems influenced by blueprints.

Fire Fighter

Greenville Fire Department
Greenville, MI
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
  • Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
  • Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Enhanced teamwork among crew members through regular training exercises and collaboration in high-pressure situations.
  • Reduced fire hazards within the community by conducting thorough building inspections and recommending preventive measures.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow first responders by participating in joint training exercises and supporting mutual aid agreements.
  • Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.

Education

McGehee High School

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Structural firefighting strategies
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • Critical thinking
  • Public relations
  • First aid certified
  • Public speaking
  • Microsoft
  • Computer science

  • Production scheduling
  • Safety compliance
  • Workflow management
  • Precision measurement
  • Assembly procedures
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Electrical safety
  • Heavy lifting
  • Hand tools
  • Quality inspection
  • Quality assurance
  • OSHA compliance
  • Defect monitoring
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Forklift certification
  • Strong work ethic
  • Equipment Repair
  • Checking and gauging
  • Computer skills
  • Worksite safety

Timeline

Fire Fighter

Greenville Fire Department
07.2024 - Current

Welder

Abbot Irrigation
03.2024 - 07.2024

Pipe Layer

Chicot Irrigation
10.2022 - 12.2023

Production Specialist

Wigen
08.2021 - 09.2023

McGehee High School
Joshua Selby