Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Availability
Personal Information
Certification
Timeline
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Michael Brinkley Jr

Raleigh,NC
Michael Brinkley Jr

Summary

To obtain a position that will allow me to work and serve the public while developing my vocational skills and expand my experience.

10 years experience in the Field of Mechanics Skilled operator of heavy equipment including : Forklift(8k-10k), Backhoe, Bobcat, Front- end- Loader, Pan, Excavator, and Bulldozer 7 years of Environmental Health and Safety Field Trained in Environmental Reporting and Accidental Reporting Applied knowledge in writing and interpreting of environmental and safety regulations 40 hours HAZWOPER Trained in RCRA, DOT, ETA, and OSHA standards and compliance Knowledge of heavy equipment operation techniques Two years experience with fiber optic procedures

Overview

24
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

CBC

Fabricator
06.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Fabricate and assemble structural metal products
  • Interpret measurements
  • Verify specifications
  • Resolve assembly and production issues

Iron Horse Construction

Heavy Equipment Operator
04.2024 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
  • Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.

Caterpillar

Welder1Ops3,4,5
10.2013 - 03.2014

Job overview

  • Positioning, aligning, fitting, and welding parts for the formation of sub units or complete units using jigs, hand tools and welding torches
  • Provide assistance to production process and mould various fixtures
  • Handling, positioning, moving and installing materials using arms and hands and manipulating
  • Locating and marking work piece cutting and bending lines, allowing for welding and machine shrinkage, stock thickness and any other component
  • Assemble old units and perform modifications and repair work
  • Evaluate finished products and perform quality checks on products
  • Knowledge of welding, structural brake forming and other fabrication processes along with automated welding techniques

Hue Technology Engineering and Technical Services

Heavy Equipment Operator/ Mechanic
12.2011 - 10.2012

Job overview

  • Operates equipment in the support of street and grounds maintenance
  • Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment used in earth moving and composting operations in a safe and efficient manner
  • Operates heavy equipment such as small, medium, and large excavators, front end loader dump trucks, soil compactors, vibratory soil compactors, backhoe loaders, and 10k forwarder
  • Services and performs general and preventive maintenance on all Equipment as required including fluid and filter changes and part lubrication
  • Utilized knowledge of Cat 5, 5E, and 6 cable standard, including cable termination, and infrastructure installation IAW USG standards for network classification separation
  • Placed aerial and underground copper and fiber cable, performed construction work placing cable, air pipe and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
  • Performed various jobs with cooper splicing and assisted in fiber splicing
  • Worked with heavy power equipment and small tools in the installation, repair and maintenance of the outside plant facilities
  • Accurately interpreted underground utility records, power utility grid maps, validation maps, and plat maps in order to prepare engineering field notes with sufficient clarity and detail to facilitate conversion to CADD programs
  • Made recommendations for changes in running line or construction methodologies using knowledge of or experience in environmental conditions, constructions access by crews, or congestion of utilities
  • Documented and accounted for own and subcontractors' work performance at any phase of construction using standard company procedures, and provide written correspondence to the team, the Owner, and to governmental agencies as required
  • Determined and executed correct procedures for OSP fiber cable splicing, Termination, testing, and documentation

World Wide Language Resources Inc

Postal Worker
10.2011 - 12.2011

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Afghanistan
  • Ensured mail gets collected, sorted, and delivered
  • Prepared incoming and outgoing mail for distribution
  • Loaded and unloaded postal trucks and move mail around a mail processing center with forklifts, small electric tractors, and hand- pushed carts
  • Loaded and operated mail processing, sorting and canceling machinery
  • Safeguard mail warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
  • Afghanistan

ITT

Sheet Metal Fabricator
01.2009 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Fayetteville North Carolina
  • Sheet metal and fabricated welding
  • Conducted intermediate level maintenance/ modifications on contract units, subsystems, and support equipment
  • Repaired, rebuilt, and overhauled major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses and trucks
  • Interpreted technical specifications
  • Performed organizational inventory
  • Fayetteville North Carolina

Lear Siegler, Inc

TM and Diesel Mechanic
01.2004 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Fayetteville, North Carolina
  • Performed diagnostics and repairs on domestic and imported automobiles and trucks
  • Performed maintenance on heavy equipment such as LMTV's, Hum V's, ambulances, 2.5 ton trucks, ammo trailers, water buffalo's, and 10k forklifts
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients
  • Provided leadership in order to increase repair accuracy, time management, and to ensure safety
  • Interpreted technical specifications
  • Participated in continuous training and professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rapidly advancing automotive technologies
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina

Tilcon Compliance

Construction Supervisor
01.2003 - 01.2004

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Fayetteville, North Carolina
  • Provided leadership in order to increase repair accuracy, time management, and to ensure safety
  • DOT Crew: Setting up Lane Closure
  • HOT Crew: Laying Highways
  • Operated Heavy Machinery
  • Demonstrated independent work initiative and sound judgment with a professional demeanor
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina

Unity Construction

Chief Executive Officer
01.2001 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Fayetteville, North Carolina
  • Supervised a thirty-five member crew
  • Managed day to day operations
  • Maintained and controlled usage of supplies
  • Operated Heavy Machinery
  • Scheduled, hired, trained and supervised staff
  • Assisted in processing and receiving excess non- serviceable and serviceable returns from customer
  • Responsible for maintaining manual and automated records
  • Responsible for overseeing the inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels
  • Create, manage and achieve the overall logistics and customer service department budgets
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina

Education

Fayetteville Technical Community College
, Spring Lake, North Carolina

Welding Course
01.2013

Fayetteville Technical Community College
, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fiber Optic Course
01.2012

Delaware State University
, Dover, Delaware

Business Management
01.2000

Skills

  • Fabrication
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Machinery Operation
  • Repair work
  • Hand and power tools
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Stick Welding
  • Welding equipment

Availability

Available for full-time and contract assignments

Personal Information

Relocation: Able to relocate and travel extensively

Certification

  • Welding Certifications (Various Types e.g., AWS Certified Welder) - American Welding Society.
  • OSHA Certified
  • State Driver's License

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Iron Horse Construction
04.2024 - 10.2024

Fabricator

CBC
06.2014 - Current

Welder1Ops3,4,5

Caterpillar
10.2013 - 03.2014

Heavy Equipment Operator/ Mechanic

Hue Technology Engineering and Technical Services
12.2011 - 10.2012

Postal Worker

World Wide Language Resources Inc
10.2011 - 12.2011

Sheet Metal Fabricator

ITT
01.2009 - 01.2011

TM and Diesel Mechanic

Lear Siegler, Inc
01.2004 - 01.2008

Construction Supervisor

Tilcon Compliance
01.2003 - 01.2004

Chief Executive Officer

Unity Construction
01.2001 - 01.2003

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Welding Course

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fiber Optic Course

Delaware State University

Business Management
  • Welding Certifications (Various Types e.g., AWS Certified Welder) - American Welding Society.
  • OSHA Certified
  • State Driver's License
Michael Brinkley Jr