Loren Buffalohead
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Effective at working with little supervision to support various trade crews. Knowledgeable about maintaining clean work areas, restocking supplies and completing basic equipment repairs. Computer-savvy and team-oriented with positive and upbeat nature. Motivated Welder Helper eager to develop welding skills and gain deeper understanding of best practices in field. Organized team player manages supplies, equipment and tools to support team needs. Bringing one year of related experience and strong desire to learn. Driven welder with experience in structural welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety. Reliable welder with excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and construction techniques. Offers willingness to learn in any capacity. Skilled Welder Helper with experience operating equipment, cleaning work sites and running errands. Hardworking professional proficient in completing welding support work with little oversight to accomplish tasks. Reliable production professional ready to apply abilities and contribute to company success. Efficient in taking on any job and completing high-quality work. Experience using equipment such as cutting torches and grinders to prepare materials and assist production teams. Background includes preparing materials and helping with project layouts. Trained in structural welding.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder Helper
Advanced Mechanical Fabrication
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained equipment in good working order.
- Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
- Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals.
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
- Operated equipment such as grinders and cutting torches on daily basis to prepare for the welder to put in place.
Maintenance Technician
Banyan Treatment Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
Laborer
Jampro Demolition
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from job sites.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Prepared job sites by remove debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders
Education
Structural Welder
Oklahoma School of Welding
Oklahoma City01.2023
HVAC Installation And Repair
Florida Career College
Pembroke Pines, FL08.2021
GED -
Northwest Technology Center - Alva
Alva, OK2010
Skills
- Item Transport
- Cutting Familiarity
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Project Deadlines
- Work Area Cleanup
- Work Assignments
- MIG Welding
- Wire Feed Machines
- Grinding experience
- Work area cleanup
- Cutting proficiency
- Forklift Operation
- Wire feed machines
- Pipe fitting
- Manual dexterity
- Structural welding
- Shaping and cutting
Certification
- Certified Fork Lift Operator, 2020
- HVAC Training - Nov 2020 to August 2021
- Structural welding - Sept 2022 to January 2023
Timeline
Welder Helper
Advanced Mechanical Fabrication
01.2021 - 01.2022
Maintenance Technician
Banyan Treatment Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
Laborer
Jampro Demolition
05.2019 - 02.2020
Structural Welder
Oklahoma School of Welding
HVAC Installation And Repair
Florida Career College
GED -
Northwest Technology Center - Alva
- Certified Fork Lift Operator, 2020
- HVAC Training - Nov 2020 to August 2021
- Structural welding - Sept 2022 to January 2023
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