Raymond Branstetter
Humboldt,KS
Summary
Dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Cascade Metal Recycling, skilled in safe equipment operation and effective communication. Proven ability to execute heavy lifting and site preparation while adhering to safety compliance. Recognized for strong teamwork and collaboration, ensuring efficient project completion and high-quality results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Abrade Operator
B&W Trailer Hitches
Humboldt, KS
04.2025 - Current
Fiber Splicer
Kwikom Communications
Iola, KS
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Terminating,splicing,and preparing fiber optic cable.Being familiar with fiber optic cable,splice enclosures and their functionality .Performing OTDR and testing fusion splicing equipment . Planning and allocating fibers for splicing and activation .
Racking Technician
Orizon Aerostructures
Chanute, KS
11.2022 - 01.2023
Detach and attached airplane parts for the chemical coating process.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cascade Metal Recycling
Grants Pass, OR
10.2021 - 12.2022
Operated heavy equipment used in the sorting of recyclable metals. Along with operating a car crusher.
Well Puller Helper
McFadden Oil
Iola, KS
06.2022 - 09.2022
Maintaining of oil wells along with helping drill and prepare new oil rigs.
Forklift Operator
Timber Products Company
Central Point, OR
06.2021 - 09.2022
I help maintain and clean production area for particle board machines. Then I helped organize prepare materials to be shipped off.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Johnny Cat Inc
Oregon
01.2022 - 06.2022
Operated equipment for the use of open pit mining. Along with demonstrated the proper safety operations for open pit mining.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hilton Landscape Supply
Oregon
10.2020 - 01.2022
Ran heavy equipment for the use of making landscaping material and supplies.
Laborer
Mid American Machine
Leroy,ks
01.2021 - 05.2021
Replaced tire reduction machines all across United States. Along with assisting entire plants shut downs.
Machine Operator
Genesse & Wyoming Railroad
Jacksonville, FL
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Prolong the functionality of railroad tracks.Operate and sustain machines. Along with maintaining and helping aid and repair of railroad bridges.
Education
Iola Highschool
Iola, KS05.2019
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Clean driving record
- Bulldozer operation
- Front end loader operations
- Safety compliance
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Heavy lifting
- Following directions
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Heavy haul trucking
- Machinery inspection
- Construction equipment operation
- Good judgement
- First aid training
- Debris removal
- Effective communication skills
- Equipment operation
- Materials movement
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Road construction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communicating job status
- Site prep
- Residential construction
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Bucket truck operation
- Loading and unloading
- Safety policies and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Team coordination
- Blueprint reading
- Scale house reading and operation
Accomplishments
- First aid and CPR certified.
- Forklift operator certification
Timeline
Abrade Operator
B&W Trailer Hitches
04.2025 - Current
Fiber Splicer
Kwikom Communications
03.2023 - 04.2025
Racking Technician
Orizon Aerostructures
11.2022 - 01.2023
Well Puller Helper
McFadden Oil
06.2022 - 09.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Johnny Cat Inc
01.2022 - 06.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cascade Metal Recycling
10.2021 - 12.2022
Forklift Operator
Timber Products Company
06.2021 - 09.2022
Laborer
Mid American Machine
01.2021 - 05.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hilton Landscape Supply
10.2020 - 01.2022
Machine Operator
Genesse & Wyoming Railroad
09.2017 - 09.2019
Iola Highschool