Michael Walters

Forklift operator on the receiving dock. My job was to unload and load material from trailers. Put away material in proper locations and assist in other areas of the shop floor where needed.

• Interpreted blueprints to follow correct sequence of bends and identify proper tools to produce quality parts.
• Followed safety procedures, donning protective gear for face and body and disabled machines in emergency situations.
• Programmed CNC brake press back gage for custom profiles.
• Fabricated and bent mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel from Number to Number pounds.
• Set up and operated hydraulic CNC press brake with efficiency to hold tolerances of Number pounds.
• Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to continue proper functioning and longevity.
• Interpreted blueprints and engineering drawings to produce high-quality products according to specifications.
• Communicated effectively with supervisors and coworkers regarding job status, potential issues, or concerns related to production goals.
• Ensured accurate documentation of completed work orders, contributing to proper record-keeping within the organization.
• Maintained a safe work environment by consistently following safety protocols and procedures.
• Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
• Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
• Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
• Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
• Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
• Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
• Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
• Consistently met or exceeded lifting capacity targets while maintaining the highest level of safety during all operations.
• Ensured accurate load placement with expert use of rigging techniques and communication with ground crew members.
• Leveraged expertise in load-lifting attachments and rigging techniques to manage diverse loads.

My role was to read blue prints and form steel to spec. First part checks on the bends of steel. Operate bridge crane to move material throughout the shop floor. Operate forklift as well to move steel plate where it was needed on the shop floor.