Preston Osborne
Mount Holly,NC
Summary
Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic. Knowledgeable with operation of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Motivated with strengths in welding techniques. Seeking a position with a reputable company with the opportunity for growth.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator/Welder/Mechanic
TDL Construction
Charlotte, NC
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations. preparation for production operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Operated forklift, haul trucks, loader and other equipment on daily basis.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
- Safely drove truck and materials to various destinations in NC.
- Operated dozer and heavy equipment on slopes, hillsides and roadsides.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from vehicles and trailers.
- Performed daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Inspected, cleaned and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Used pallet jacks, hand trucks and cranes to move merchandise.
- Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
- Operated equipment to pump concrete and produce concrete materials.
- Used high-pressure water and vacuum system to remove dirt and debris from specific locations.
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
- Completed pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicle and equipment.
- Loaded items onto flatbed trucks or into trailers.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor
- Worked in confined spaces and at heights.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Drove dozer in successive passes over construction surfaces to raise or lower terrain.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Checked to make sure that all trenches were excavated to correct depth.
- Informed supervisor of maintenance concerns, process problems and product issues.
- Inspected work areas to organize supplies, remove debris and eliminate safety hazards.
- Removed debris such as brush and stumps to clear work areas.
- Uncovered pipes and dug trenches for new water main installations.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, shop drawings, schematics and orders.
- Completed accurate and smooth mig welds.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Gaston High School
Mount Holly, NC 08.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
OSHA guidelines
Production best practices
Material requirements
Team-oriented and dependable
Protective gear
Safety and compliance
Hand and power tool operation
Mig and Stick welding experience
Timeline
Machine Operator/Welder/Mechanic
TDL Construction
06.2018 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
East Gaston High School
08.2014 - 06.2018