Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandblaster
Oregon powder coating company
Tangent, Oregon
11.2022 - Current
Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
Mixed abrasive material with water to create a slurry for blasting.
Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
Inspected parts before and after sandblasting process to ensure quality control standards were met.
Provided assistance in the loading and unloading of materials into the sandblast cabinet or onto blast tables.
Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
Maintained endurance while applying strength and using hand-eye coordination to increase productivity and quality.
Worked cohesively with various materials by understanding how different stone is structured and naturally chips.
Plant Engineer
Samaritan Health Services
Corvallis, Oregon
11.2006 - 11.2022
Assisted in development of capital expenditure requests for new or upgraded plant equipment.
Participated in teams dedicated to resolving complex mechanical problems related to production processes.
Conducted root cause analysis investigations into production issues and developed corrective action plans accordingly.
Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities performed on plant equipment.
Managed inventory levels of spare parts required for maintaining plant equipment.
Monitored production processes and adjusted schedules.
Heavy Equipment Operator
CostaView Farms
Chowchilla, California
11.1999 - 11.2006
Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.