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Marlin Feagans

Kearneysville,WV

Summary

Reliable Team Member with solid background meeting and exceeding production demands. Efficiently carries out physically demanding work by keeping supplies organized, following orders and using industrial equipment to move loads. Inspects and repairs machines regularly for optimal performance. Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder Assistant

Shenandoah Metal Fab
Kearneysville, WV
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Supported project planning by collecting and documenting measurements, marking installation points and cutting materials to desired sizes.
  • Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
  • Tested welds for strength and accuracy according to standards set forth by company.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Cleaned work area of any hazardous material generated during welding process.
  • Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
  • Installed fabricated metal components in processing plant by welding.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Provided assistance with maintaining accurate inventory levels of supplies used in fabrication process.
  • Set up jigs, fixtures, and other equipment required for welding operations.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces.
  • Ensured proper disposal of scrap material created during the welding process.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Completed building repairs and maintenance to walkways, sidewalks and landscaping.
  • Repaired broken or cracked welds with oxy-acetylene torches when necessary.
  • Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping debris from shop floor after each shift.
  • Read blueprints and drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
  • Operated plasma cutters in order to prepare pieces for welding operations.
  • Prepared materials for welding processes by cutting and grinding metal parts to specified dimensions.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch, and arc welding equipment.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Assisted in welding operations, including setting up and operating welding machines, such as MIG, TIG, and ARC welders.
  • Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
  • Stored supplies appropriately in designated areas throughout the facility.
  • Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
  • Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
  • Worked with supervisors to ensure that safety procedures were followed at all times.
  • Followed instructions provided by Welders regarding tasks needed to be completed.
  • Completed precision cuts with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
  • Used hand tools such as grinders or drills in preparation of materials before they are welded together.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all tools and equipment used in the welding process.

Construction Worker

Dwl Construction
Kearneysville, WV
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
  • Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Signaled operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working at heights or around hazardous materials.
  • Acted as subject matter expert to provide industry insight and assist coworkers.
  • Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
  • Maintained accurate records documenting project progress throughout duration of each job.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
  • Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
  • Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
  • Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
  • Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
  • Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
  • Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
  • Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
  • Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.

Laborer

Walls Vault and Momument
Kearneysville, WV
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Employment
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks assigned.
  • Removed debris from work sites after completion of projects.
  • Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools.
  • Cleaned up work sites daily to maintain a safe environment.
  • Loaded debris into trucks for disposal at designated landfill sites.
  • Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
  • Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
  • Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
  • Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
  • Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
  • Installed lighting fixtures in garden beds or along pathways.
  • Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
  • Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
  • Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during project execution.
  • Collaborated with other team members on projects requiring multiple laborers.
  • Applied chemicals to control weeds, reduce insect infestation and maintain soil fertility.
  • Assisted with the preparation of soil beds for planting by tilling, leveling and raking.
  • Maintained landscaped areas by weeding, pruning, trimming and edging.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
  • Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
  • Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
  • Cut down dead trees safely using appropriate tools like chainsaws.
  • Installed block and stone décor according to plans and specifications.
  • Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Trimmed around trees and bushes.
  • Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
  • Applied mulch to help maintain optimal soil temperatures and create barrier from heat and cold.
  • Performed regular lawn care tasks such as mowing, aerating and overseeding.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides following safety procedures.
  • Mixed concrete for various applications including patio installations or walkway repairs.
  • Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees and grass.

Sales Laborer

Nibert Realty & Auctions
Kearneysville, WV
04.2015 - 01.2021
  • Employment
  • Performed cost analysis of products for pricing decisions and developed strategies to maximize profits.
  • Assisted in the development of marketing campaigns targeting potential customers.
  • Assisted in the preparation of budgets, projections, and reports to senior management regarding sales activity.
  • Analyzed and reported on sales performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
  • Posed as models for advertising, artistic creation and display of goods.
  • Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
  • Performed cost analysis of various products and services offered by competitors to ensure competitive pricing structures were maintained.
  • Recognized security risks to properly handle situations.
  • Provided excellent customer service, asking questions, and holding friendly conversations to identify optimal products and services through pleasant discourse.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new hires to optimize profitability.
  • Talked with customers entering store to determine reason visit and directed towards appropriate department or attendant or personally attended to customer needs.
  • Contacted new and existing customers to outline benefits of products.

Education

Associate of Agribusiness -

Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Martinsburg, WV
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Jefferson High School
Shenandoah Junction, WV
05-2023

Skills

  • Equipment Operation
  • Structural Welding
  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Torch Cutting
  • Stick Welding
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • Surface Preparation
  • Brake Press Operation
  • Tool Repair and Maintenance
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Hand-Forming Workpieces
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Shaping and Cutting
  • Maintaining Components
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

  • 2019 - 2023, SAE Project AET Badge - 1 badge
  • 2021 - 2022, FFA Activity AET Badge - 1 badge
  • 2021 - 2022, Good Recordkeeping AET Badge - 1 badge
  • 2020, Chapter FFA Degree
  • 2019, Greenhand FFA Degree
  • 2022 Competed in the Ag mechanics CDE in FFA and placed 1st in the state individually and as a team
  • 2023 Competed in the Ag mechanics CDE in FFA at National Convention, ranked silver individually and as a team
  • 2022 Assistant Sentinel in my FFA chapter
  • Held every office in my 4-H club spanning from 2013-2023
  • I am a published Author

Professionalism Involvement Leadership

  • 2023, West Virginia State FFA Convention (State)
  • 2022, Regional Meeting (Regional)
  • 2021 - 2022, Northeastern Regional Meeting (Regional - 2)
  • 2021, Jefferson Leadership Night (Regional)
  • 2021, Chapter FFA Competitions - 1 event
  • 2021, State FFA Competitions - 1 event
  • 2021, Greenhand Sentinel
  • 2019, Northeastern Region FFA Meeting (Regional)

Project Summary Work Experience

  • 2019 - 2023, Natural Resource Systems (Employment) 1 project
  • 2020 - 2023, Swine (Ownership) 2 projects
  • 2020 - 2021, Goats (Ownership) 1 project
  • 2020 - 2021, Poultry (Ownership) 1 project
  • 2019 - 2021, Sales (Employment) 1 project

Community Service

  • 2022, Directing traffic around a school bus wreck
  • 2021, Project Feed JC; Martinsburg union rescue mission; Helped Ms. Elliot move to a new house; Directing traffic around a school bus wreck; Picked up trash on Needy road
  • 2020, Picked up trash on Needy road

Affiliations

  • Was a member of the Jefferson High Marching Band
  • I am a member of 4-H
  • I am a member of the National FFA organization
  • Honor roll throughout Highschool

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Welder Assistant

Shenandoah Metal Fab
03.2023 - 12.2023

Construction Worker

Dwl Construction
06.2022 - 05.2023

Laborer

Walls Vault and Momument
01.2019 - 08.2021

Sales Laborer

Nibert Realty & Auctions
04.2015 - 01.2021

Associate of Agribusiness -

Blue Ridge Community And Technical College

High School Diploma -

Jefferson High School

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