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Robert Raines

Barnardsville,NC

Summary

Dedicated professional bringing years of expertise in industrial and residential electrical wiring, building construction, maintenance and remodeling to new position with challenging and rewarding employer.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter's Helper/Handyman

Self-employed
Transylvania, NC
04.2001 - Current
  • Perform maintenance and light repairs.
  • Perform routine landscaping.
  • Paint and fill gaps or crevices (on walls, sidewalks, etc.).
  • Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
  • Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
  • Read blueprints and drawings to determine layout requirements.
  • Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
  • Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
  • Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
  • Assist tradespeople with electrical, plumbing, or HVAC repairs.
  • Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
  • Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment.
  • Well-organized and apt in problem-solving.
  • Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Material Handler II, Warehouse Assistant I & II

Wilsonart International
Fletcher, NC
01.1999 - Current
  • Coordinate orders
  • Working knowledge of system 36 to quantity ship, ship confirm, and look up orders
  • Trained in implementation of Lean Manufacturing Methodology
  • Pull material from appropriate bins to fill orders
  • Obtain material for priority orders
  • Check availability of materials for ship direct orders
  • Proper handling of material to prevent damage
  • Inspect material for visual quality to ensure it meets Product Quality Standards
  • Continual communication with Customer Service and Management to keep them updated on orders being held for completion
  • Insure accuracy of customer orders
  • Determine method of shipment - Generate shipping labels (UPS/Fed-ex) for appropriate shipment method
  • Maintain documents/paperwork
  • Act as liaison with outside shipping contractors (Averitt/Old Dominion) to ensure shipment quality and safety of materials are being met
  • Operate forklifts and schrecks - (Replace batteries on shrecks and change gas cylinders on forklifts when needed)
  • Assist with warehouse shipments when needed by pulling, packing and slitting materials
  • Keep inventory and order shipping supplies when needed (Cartons, plastic, packing slips, etc.)
  • Responsible for training new hires and temps
  • Assist foreman and other departments wherever needed
  • Attend department quality and safety meetings

Electrical Journeyman

Fluor Daniels Construction
Cedar Mountain, NC
01.1990 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: Dupont/AGFA/Sterling Site
  • Assemble, install, and test electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
  • Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
  • Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications
  • Troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
  • Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
  • Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors
  • Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
  • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
  • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
  • Follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
  • Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
  • Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
  • Hazmat Training
  • Direct and train workers to install electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
  • Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects
  • Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps
  • Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
  • Dupont/AGFA/Sterling Site

Education

Machinist Diploma -

Blue Ridge Community College
01.1987

High School Diploma -

01.1985

Skills

  • Equipment safety
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Production deadline management
  • Material handling
  • Inventory management
  • Shipping operations
  • Hazard prevention
  • OSHA guidelines
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Power tool operation
  • Electrical installation
  • Framing construction
  • Flooring installation
  • Drywall hanging
  • Painting and finishing
  • Cabinet installation
  • Dependability and reliability

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Carpenter's Helper/Handyman

Self-employed
04.2001 - Current

Material Handler II, Warehouse Assistant I & II

Wilsonart International
01.1999 - Current

Electrical Journeyman

Fluor Daniels Construction
01.1990 - 01.2000

Machinist Diploma -

Blue Ridge Community College

High School Diploma -

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