Paul Wade
Heavy Equipment Construction or Automotive Mechanic
Gentry,AR
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination. Hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Paul's Place Mechanic Shop
Gentry, AR
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment and instruments accurately.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Analyzed account information to improve and optimize customer relations.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ground Zero Construction
Colcord, OK
01.2003 - 12.2018
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Used inspection, troubleshooting and repair abilities to quickly clear mechanical issues with heavy equipment.
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
- Synchronized resources on job sites by smoothly communicating with and directing team members via handheld mobile devices.
- Compiled cost estimates for jobs.
- Selected and fastened bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors using hitches.
- Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
Plant Manager
Excel Manufacturing
Decatur, AR
01.1998 - 07.2003
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
- Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
- Implemented Just-In-Time methodology to help reduce WIP and waste.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
- Condensed multiple manufacturing shifts to one to streamline operations.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Oversaw daily operations of 15,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Diagnosed and corrected issues with systems, components and controllers.
- Operated specialized equipment, gauges and instruments to track and assess gas levels.
- Estimated costs and set quality standards.
- Checked meters and interpreted readings to assess functionality of gas retrieval systems.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Recognized low-cost suppliers and managed deliveries to cut downtime and save costs.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Secured necessary permits and renewals to keep operations compliance with legal standards.
- Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Identified areas for business improvements and utilized client feedback to drive developments.
- Analyzed and determined resolutions to multi-faceted issues that affected management and business objectives.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations.
- Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed inventory maintenance, optimizing work time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gentry High School Conversion Charter
Gentry, AR05.1986
Skills
- Residential construction
- Safe equipment operation
- Project estimation and bidding
- Front end loader operations
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Equipment Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Heavy Equipment
- Construction background
- Commercial construction
- Project Management
- Following directions
- Construction management
Timeline
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Paul's Place Mechanic Shop
02.2018 - 12.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ground Zero Construction
01.2003 - 12.2018
Plant Manager
Excel Manufacturing
01.1998 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
Gentry High School Conversion Charter