Patrick O'Connell
Sept 2023
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Talented laborer with solid experience, teamwork abilities and understanding of safety. Competent helping teams complete work through effective materials handling, trash removal and equipment operation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Construction Laborer
Nicholson Construction
Stevens Point, WI
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
2nd Pressman
John Roberts Company
Minneapolis , MN
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
- Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
Molding Technician
Durex Industries
Luck , WI
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Observed operations of automatic molding machinery to detect and correct jams or malfunctions.
- Studied manuals and conditions to accurately determine prescribed temperature and time settings for each material and mold.
- Monitored and adjusted valves and dials, regulating outputs on automatic machinery.
- Used tools to cut, trim and shape molds.
- Measured, mixed, and poured polymer raw materials to create new molds.
- Minimized waste by accurately measuring mixes and decreasing excess materials.
- Upheld high quality standards by designing inspection protocols for finished products.
- Reviewed job specifications prior to setting up casting machines to determine appropriate time and temperature settings.
- Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
- Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.
- Read specifications, blueprints and work orders to determine setups, temperatures and time settings required to mold, form or cast plastic materials as well as to plan production sequences.
- Selected and installed blades, tools or other attachments for each operation.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Cable Installation Technician
Spectrum
Daytona Beach, FL
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Assembled communication equipment such as wiring, switching equipment, and power apparatus.
- Repaired and updated equipment to conform to company-wide standards.
- Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
- Demonstrated equipment capabilities to customer and responded to questions and complaints.
- Collaborated with other workers and customers to resolve issues of deficient communications connections.
- Connected components to exterior cable systems and tested connections for adequate power and functional links.
- Provided training on use, troubleshooting, and calibration of equipment.
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
- Developed and implemented plans for installation of new networks and cabling systems.
- Performed troubleshooting of systems with techniques such as speed and ping tests.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Located and repaired line faults to maintain existing network without causing signal failure interruptions.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
Fiber Optic Installer
Push Inc.
Rice Lake, WI
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Performed troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
- Conducted site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
- Adhered to safety policies and procedures to install or remove IP set-top devices, optical network terminals and wireless access points.
- Located and repaired line faults to maintain existing network without causing signal failure interruptions.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
- Operated bulldozers, excavators and cranes to facilitate precise excavation and grading.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 09.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Flexible and Adaptable
Multitasking Abilities
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Construction Laborer
Nicholson Construction
06.2023 - 09.2023
2nd Pressman
John Roberts Company
02.2020 - 06.2023
Molding Technician
Durex Industries
04.2017 - 01.2020
Cable Installation Technician
Spectrum
09.2014 - 04.2017
Fiber Optic Installer
Push Inc.
02.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
09.2006 - 05.2010