Robert Wells
Man of Many Skills
Storrs,CT
Summary
I have dabbled in many jobs and have learned many skills. I have ran a crew for Asplundh Tree service doing storm duty, Machion and Faucher, powerline work for Local 42, Allen Tool Co. welding, CNC Lathe and Bridgeport, and machine operator for Dymotech, Seitz and other companies.
I have a Class A CDL that hasnt been utilized in about a year.
My goal is to update my CNC skills and run a Lathe
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance
American woolen
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
- Managed inventory levels for raw materials, ensuring adequate supplies were available for uninterrupted production schedules.
- Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
- Reduced downtime by monitoring machine performance and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Documented production activity in logs and job tickets.
- Followed instructions and directions on batch tickets for accurate results.
Truck Driver Class A CDL
Project Partners
10.2023 - 05.2024
- I drove a flatbed truck for a small construction co. Picking up and delivering their building materials. I also helped onsite.
- Managed paperwork efficiently for each delivery, including bills of lading, invoices, receipts, permits, and inspection reports.
- Improved on-time delivery by optimizing truck routes and schedules.
- Navigated unfamiliar territories successfully using GPS devices as well as traditional maps when necessary for optimal route selection.
Remodeling Apprentice
Project Partners Network
Monticello
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted with remodeling bathrooms and kitchens.
- Assisted with building decks and boat docks.
- Assisted with painting inside and outside of homes.
- Exercised my electrical and welding experience when needed.
- Organized materials and supplies for remodeling tasks to enhance productivity.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment during projects.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Provided assistance in troubleshooting issues that arose during remodeling process.
- Repaired minor damages caused by construction activities such as holes in walls or scratches on floors.
Machine Operator
Sitzes
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
Machine Operator
Dymo Tech
01.2020 - 12.2022
- # Operated injection molding machine
- # Worked as part of an efficient team
- # Quality control
- # Maintain and organized work environment
- # Maintained the machine
Stock/Inventory
Costco
01.2017 - 12.2020
- # Worked as part of an efficient team
- # Inventory Control
- # Unloaded trucks
- # Quality control
- # Maintained clean & safe work environment
- # Forklift operator
Foreman
Mikes Tree Service
01.2010 - 12.2017
- # Managed jobsite operations
- # Managed team of 4 crew members
- # Bucket operator
- # Tree climber
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime due to mechanical failure or repairs.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Welder Fabricator
Engineer Builders
01.2006 - 12.2009
- # Read blueprints
- # Fabricated from scratch within tolerance
- # Quality
- # Operated brake machine
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Machine Operator & Welder
Alan Tool Company
01.1993 - 12.1998
- # Operated CNC Bridgeport & CNC Lathe
- # Read blueprints
- # Operated measuring instruments including calipers to keep within specs
- # Operated various machine tools
- # Quality control
- # Operated ban saws, grinder, and brakes
Education
12 - Electrical
Windham Technical High School
Willimantic, CT6 1994
Skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Machine repair
- Injection molding techniques
- Raw material handling
- Forklift operation
- Order picking
- Pallet jack operation
- Mig and Tig welding
- other types of welding
- Blueprint reading
- CNC
- Hazardous tree assessment
- Tree cabling
- Tree felling
- Storm damage cleanup
- Crew Supervisor
- Bucket truck operator
- Soil management
Personal Information
Certification
- CDL A
- CDL
- Driver's License
Timeline
Maintenance
American woolen
07.2024 - 06.2025
Truck Driver Class A CDL
Project Partners
10.2023 - 05.2024
Remodeling Apprentice
Project Partners Network
09.2023 - 04.2024
Machine Operator
Sitzes
01.2023 - 11.2023
Machine Operator
Dymo Tech
01.2020 - 12.2022
Stock/Inventory
Costco
01.2017 - 12.2020
Foreman
Mikes Tree Service
01.2010 - 12.2017
Welder Fabricator
Engineer Builders
01.2006 - 12.2009
Machine Operator & Welder
Alan Tool Company
01.1993 - 12.1998
12 - Electrical
Windham Technical High School