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Orson Wells

Granite Falls,WA

Summary

Veteran Production Worker adept at handling tasks efficiently. Knowledgeable about equipment operation, materials handling and documentation. Eager to contribute to all operations at companies of any scale.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Operator

Heidelberg materials
Granite Falls, WA
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Operated heavy equipment as needed (team player mentality) including Loader, Dozer, Haul Truck, Water Truck, Fork Lift, Skid Steer, Genie Man Lift, Boom Truck.
  • Ground guy duty crusher plant, clean out under conveyer belts, change out screens as needed for production, grease bearings, change out bearings, rollers, conveyer belts, electric motors.
  • Collaborated with fellow miners on strategies to maximize productivity during shifts.
  • Identified any potential hazardous conditions in the workplace promptly reported them to supervisors.
  • Participated in training sessions conducted by supervisors or safety officers.

Materials and Production Control Supervisor

NOV/ formerly Ameron PPD
Everett, WA
04.2012 - 12.2020
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained material planning systems to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Analyzed data from production reports from Oracle manufacturing software to identify areas of improvement in processes and operations.
  • Schedule 48,000 Lb deliveries of concrete poles throughout the United States including flat rack containers to Hawaii and Guam.
  • Assisted in the development of annual budgets related to production control activities.

Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator

Numerous Employers
Bothell, WA
04.2006 - 06.2010
  • Completed a 5,000 hour Apprenticeship program through IUOE Local 302.
  • On the job training through numerous companies including KLB Construction, Adkinson Construction, Western Clearing, and Gary Merlino Construction.
  • Learned to Safely and Effectively operate all heavy equipment machinery.

Production Worker

Ameron PPD
Everett, WA
04.1996 - 04.2006
  • Concrete Pole production worker including wire cage department, spinning bed operator, overhead gantry crane operator, concrete finishing, pole polishing operator, fork lift operator, forman in the shipping department.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient retrieval of poles for finishing process then stage for shipping.
  • Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
  • Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers onto trailers for transport.
  • Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles Safety First mentality.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.

Education

Journeyman Status - Heavy Equipment Operator

IUOE Local 302
Bothell, WA
06-2010

High School Diploma -

Granite Falls High School
Granite Falls, WA
06-1995

Skills

  • Expert in Heavy Equipment operation
  • Materials Movement
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Assembly and production
  • Quality Control
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Inventory Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Equipment Operator

Heidelberg materials
02.2021 - 10.2023

Materials and Production Control Supervisor

NOV/ formerly Ameron PPD
04.2012 - 12.2020

Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator

Numerous Employers
04.2006 - 06.2010

Production Worker

Ameron PPD
04.1996 - 04.2006

Journeyman Status - Heavy Equipment Operator

IUOE Local 302

High School Diploma -

Granite Falls High School
Orson Wells