Michael Herr
Burbank,IL
Summary
Driven Welder/Machine Operator with experience in welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety. Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces. Experienced in Mig, Tig, and Arc welding with over 18 years of assembly, inspecting and testing experience. Exceptional tactile proficiency with small components and strong mathematical aptitude to accurately interpret assembly drawings to manufacture quality products and samples. Certified Fork Lift Driver specializing in Shipping and Receiving to support business operations. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organization skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Machine Operator
Keystone Automotive
12.2004 - 11.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- certified forklift driver over 20 years experience
- shipping and receiving, scanning
- polisher
- 20 ton crane operator
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
Sorter Operations Associate/Bailer/Machine Operator
Recycling Services International
03.2001 - 10.2003
- Followed safety procedures and used protective gear to prevent injury and maintain safe working environment.
- Folk lift driver with multiple scales and swivels
- Assessed and sorted items into containers or designated areas according to classification, size, and condition.
- Followed company policies and procedures to produce consistent work results.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of conveyor belt and sorting line areas to reduce safety risks.
- Used hand-held scanner to enter data product information.
- Operated pallet jacks to move large and heavy items for sorting.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Chicago Metal Roll
01.1998 - 07.2001
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 200 packages per day.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
Security Officer
Ranger Security
02.1996 - 11.1999
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
Skills
- Welding
- Certified Fork Lift Operator
- Structural Welding
- Torch Cutting
- Equipment Operation
- Fabrication
- Stick Welding
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Shaping and Cutting
- Wire Feed Machines
- Steel Fabrication
- Pipe Welding
- Flat Welding
- Vertical Welding
- Crane Operation
- Plasma Arc Welding
- First Aid Training
- Overhead Welding
- Welding Inspection
- Welding Procedure Specification
- Horizontal Welding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Welding Symbols
- Cutting Techniques
- Precision Measuring
- Welding Safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Material Selection
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Problem Solving
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Heat Treatment
- Quality Control
- Thermal Spraying
- Surface Grinding
- Power Tool Operation
- Arc Welding
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Edge Joining
- Welding Techniques
- Overhead Welding Position
- Torch Installation
- Power Tools Operation
- Power Tools
- Surface Material Preparation
- Torch Selection
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Gas Metal Arc Equipment
Timeline
Welder/Machine Operator
Keystone Automotive
12.2004 - 11.2023
Sorter Operations Associate/Bailer/Machine Operator
Recycling Services International
03.2001 - 10.2003
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Chicago Metal Roll
01.1998 - 07.2001
Security Officer
Ranger Security
02.1996 - 11.1999