Bobby Erving Jr
Vancouver,Washington
Summary
Detail-oriented rigger with expertise in rigging techniques, load calculations, and safety procedures. Committed to maintaining equipment and collaborating with teams to execute safe lifting operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Rigger
Gunderson's Marine
Portland, Oregon
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Collaborated with crew members to plan lifting operations effectively.
- Maintained rigging tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites.
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
International Paper
Hillsboro, Oregon
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Monitored production line to promptly address pile-ups and jams, ensuring continuous workflow.
- Verified production orders prior to setup, reducing potential errors in processing.
- Observed machine operations, identifying defects in finished products to uphold quality standards.
- Conducted regular safety checks on machinery to ensure operational readiness.
Metal Grinder
Premier Metal Fabrication
Portland, Oregon
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Operated grinding machines to shape and finish metal components, enhancing product specifications.
- Performed roughing or finishing operations on a variety of metals including stainless steel, aluminum alloys, brass, bronze, and copper alloys.
- Eliminated burrs from machined components, improving quality and ensuring safety standards.
- Set up abrasive wheels on grinding machines according to written instructions and diagrams.
- Dressed grinding wheels regularly to maintain desired shape and size.
- Positioned part fixtures accurately on the grinder table before starting operation.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, facilitating consistent production flow.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
Woodworker
Columbia Cascade Company
Vancouver, Washington
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Fabricated and finished hardwood products with precision using saws, sanders, routers, and jointers, contributing to high-quality craftsmanship.
- Constructed custom furniture components utilizing dowels, glue, screws, and nails, enhancing structural integrity and design.
- Set up, operate, and maintain woodworking machines, including saws, drills, and sanders, to cut, shape, and finish materials.
- Sanded, stained, and finished wood surfaces, ensuring adherence to quality standards for durability and aesthetics.
- Finished wood items and constructed using sanding techniques.
- Measured materials and cut to specification.
- Use hand tools, including chisels, planes, saws, and hammers, for detailed work or finishing touches.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills and sanders.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols when operating power tools or machinery.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Daimler NW Truck Manufacturing
Portland, Oregon
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Operated assembly line machinery to efficiently assemble truck components.
- Followed detailed work instructions to ensure accurate assembly of truck parts.
- Monitored assembly line operations to detect any issues or malfunctions.
- Identified defective parts or items needing rework during inspections.
- Determined work assignments and assembly procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Operated powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts for transporting goods around the facility.
- Transported materials to or from designated areas using hand truck, electric dolly or forklift.
- Operated power tools and machinery for efficient project execution.
Welder/Powder Coater
Eastside Steel
Vancouver, Washington
02.2018 - 08.2020
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Vancouver High School
Vancouver, WA06-1989
Skills
- Rigging methods
- Rigging calculations
- Load calculations
- Load calculation
- Safety protocol adherence
- Safety procedures
- Manual lifting techniques
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Rigger
Gunderson's Marine
06.2026 - 08.2026
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
International Paper
12.2025 - 03.2026
Metal Grinder
Premier Metal Fabrication
05.2024 - 09.2025
Woodworker
Columbia Cascade Company
12.2023 - 05.2024
Assembly Line Production Worker
Daimler NW Truck Manufacturing
02.2021 - 08.2023
Welder/Powder Coater
Eastside Steel
02.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Fort Vancouver High School