Nicholas Duncan
South Roxana,USA
Summary
Veteran Production Worker adept at handling tasks efficiently. Knowledgeable about equipment operation, materials handling, and documentation. Eager to contribute to operations at companies of any scale.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Straightener Operator
Alton Steel
Alton, US
05.2018 - Current
- Running a Steel bar straightening machine.
- Checking the pressure of the machine rolls so that the bars are running properly.
- Adjusted machine settings to maintain optimal operation.
- Replaced guides to ensure consistent bar alignment into the machine.
- Checking the machine fluids daily.
- Performed daily cleanup and coolant replacement to support machine efficiency.
- Cleaning the scale build up on the machine and scale drag pan.
- Banding all completed lifts and hooking them up to the crane to be placed in its designated location.
- Keeping daily logs on computer and log sheets of the material that has been put through the machine and setting a location for the steel.
- Performed routine maintenance on the steel bar straightening machine to ensure optimal performance.
General Laborer
True manufacturing
O'Fallon, US
11.2014 - 05.2018
- Brazed coils inside coolers, secured tops, and ensured weld tanks were in optimal working condition daily.
- Wired coolers, installed power cords, and attached bottom rails and skids for efficient operation.
- Trained new hires on station procedures and safety protocols to facilitate smooth onboarding.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstation by organizing tools and materials.
- Skills Used: Power tools, wiring, brazening, Power saws.
- Accomplishments: Certified braze welder.
General Laborer
United Pet Group
Edwardsville, US
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Pack and stack products on pallets, operate pallet jack to transport products for shipment.
- Utilized pallet jacks and read inventory numbers to accurately select products.
- Ensure cleanliness and safety in work area to maintain a hazard-free environment.
Manager/Server
Steak n Shake
Wood River, US
01.2009 - 08.2013
- Managed store operations during shifts, ensuring smooth service and adherence to standards.
- Delivered exceptional customer service while taking food orders, maintaining cleanliness, stocking sections, and training new hires.
- Coordinated work station assignments, conducted inventory counts, ordered supplies, managed labor hours, processed bank deposits, and provided guest service.
- Accomplishments: I was promoted from a server to a trainer to Manager.
- Skills Used: Customer service Managing a team of 10-15 people able to lead by example.
Cashier
Family Dollar
Wood River, US
01.2013 - 06.2013
- The first part of the job was to build the inside of the store.
- That consisted of unloading all the equipment off the trucks, building all the shelves, unloading the merchandise from trucks and putting them out in the store.
- Restocked store floor and managed cash drawer counts and deposits.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic during temporary position, leading to full-time hire.
- Earned recognition for dedication and work ethic, resulting in full-time employment from temporary role.
- Skills Used: Customer service skills. Knowledge of products that we were selling.
Car Detailer
New Image
Wood River, US
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Detailed cars inside and out to meet customer expectations.
- Inspected cars to make sure they were up to standards of the company.
- Picked up and dropped off vehicles for thorough cleaning.
- Cleaned shop area thoroughly to maintain a tidy work environment.
- Gained additional responsibilities for car inspections following a pay raise.
- Skills Used: Driving all types of cars. Ability to work outside in warm and cold conditions. Customer service.
Education
general (H.S.) -
Roxana High
Roxana, IL 08.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
- Electrical experience
- Welding
- Customer service
- Hand tools
- Math
- Basic math
- Machining
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Management
- Computer operation
- Guest Services
- Driving
- Power Tools
- Certified Braze Welder
- Electrical wiring
- Detailing
- Power saws
- Organizational skills
- Car Wash
- Mechanical knowledge
- Computer skills
Certification
- Refrigerant Recovery, 01/17, Present, Type 1 technician refrigerant recovery.
- Braze Welder, 03/15, Present
- Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C
Languages
English
Timeline
Straightener Operator
Alton Steel
05.2018 - Current
General Laborer
True manufacturing
11.2014 - 05.2018
General Laborer
United Pet Group
08.2014 - 11.2014
Cashier
Family Dollar
01.2013 - 06.2013
Manager/Server
Steak n Shake
01.2009 - 08.2013
Car Detailer
New Image
01.2006 - 12.2009
general (H.S.) -
Roxana High
08.2002 - 05.2006