Michael Bruun
Glidden,WI
Summary
- Experienced Operator with a background in machine control, quality assurance, and safety protocol compliance.
- Strengths lie in problem-solving abilities, technical knowledge, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly with hands-on learning.
- Previous roles demonstrate positive impact through improved operational efficiency and consistent adherence to safety standards.
- Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background.
- Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks.
- Reliable and works well in varying conditions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Ashland County Highway Dept
High Bridge, Wisconsin
03.2020 - Current
- Winter months duties involve pre trip and post trip inspections of plow trucks
- Plowing of county and State highway
- Light maintenance of plow trucks and front end loader
- Tree removal due to storm damage
- Pothole repairs
- Concrete pumping to lift bridge approaches or culvert linings
- Operation of equipment when doing large scale culvert replacement
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
Pulp Truck Driver/ Loader Operator
SCHLOER LOGGING & TRUCKING LLC
Butternut, WI
11.2016 - 03.2020
- LOAD UP PULP WOOD FROM WOODS & DELIVER TO MILL
- Other duties consisted of daily maintenance of truck and loader..
- Other duties included repairs consisting of tire changes, oil and filter replacement, air lines, and brakes etc.
WELDER 3/ LEADMAN
CATERPILLAR WELDING & FAB
Prentice, Wisconsin
04.2012 - 10.2016
- FABRICATION OF Booms FOR LOGGING AND ESCAVATING
- TACK TOGETHER, WELD, CLEAN, AND INSPECT
WELDER LEADMAN
OSHKOSH TRUCK
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: DEFENSE CONTRACTOR
- LEAD MAN ON PRODUCTION LINE, ENSURE OUR LINE PRODUCED OUR QUOTA EACH DAY AND ALSO TRAIN EMPLOYEES ON LINE
- DEFENSE CONTRACTOR
Lead Fabricator-welder
Metro Welding & Fabrication Inc
Big Bend, WI
03.1997 - 04.2011
- Oversaw fabrication processes to ensure high-quality standards and compliance with safety regulations.
- Mentored junior fabricators, enhancing team skills and improving overall productivity.
- Mentored junior fabricators, fostering a collaborative work environment that led to increased productivity and engagement.
- Reduced material waste through precise measurements, cutting practices, and resource allocation.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and implementing corrective actions when needed.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials for ongoing projects while minimizing storage costs.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams during project planning stages to ensure alignment of objectives between departments involved in the fabrication process.
- Led a team of fabricators to successfully complete complex projects within tight deadlines.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Plasma and torch cutting table experience
- Hand torch and plasma cutter proficient
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Operated TIG/MIG welding equipment with precision to manufacture high-quality components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glidden Public School
Glidden1991
Skills
- Loader operation
Equipment maintenance
Quality inspection
Project management
Employee training
Problem solving
Self Motivated
Attention to detail
Facility maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Time management
Effective communication
Customer service
Drilling operations
Mechanical troubleshooting
Written communication
Proficient with [equipment]
Repair work
Parts replacement
Reliability
Welding skills
Crane operation
Load securement
Hand and power tool operation
CDL license
Heavy equipment operation
Valid Driver's license
Loader operation
Volunteer Firefighter
- Active member of fire department for 10 years
Timeline
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Ashland County Highway Dept
03.2020 - Current
Pulp Truck Driver/ Loader Operator
SCHLOER LOGGING & TRUCKING LLC
11.2016 - 03.2020
WELDER 3/ LEADMAN
CATERPILLAR WELDING & FAB
04.2012 - 10.2016
WELDER LEADMAN
OSHKOSH TRUCK
04.2011 - 04.2012
Lead Fabricator-welder
Metro Welding & Fabrication Inc
03.1997 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Glidden Public School