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Scott Whitaker

Rockford

Summary

Fabrication professional with reputation for high standards and delivering exceptional results. Expertise in metalworking and welding, contributing to successful completion of complex projects. Highly collaborative and adaptable, ensuring team success and seamless adjustments to project needs. Trusted for technical skills and strong work ethic.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fabricator/Welder, CNC Mill Operator, Maintenance

Miller Precision Inc.
07.2019 - Current
  • Operated heavy machinery to fabricate components with precision and efficiency.
  • Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate fabrication of products.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and enhance production processes.
  • Conducted quality inspections to maintain high standards of workmanship and compliance.
  • Trained and mentored junior fabricators, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
  • Resolved fabrication issues promptly, minimizing downtime and maintaining production schedules.
  • Developed process improvements that increased overall productivity and reduced material waste.
  • Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
  • Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
  • Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
  • Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
  • Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
  • Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
  • Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
  • Fabricated metal components using precision tools and machinery.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly.

Service Specialist

W.B. McCloud
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Managed service-related documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving service-related issues promptly and professionally.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics related to service quality, response time, and customer satisfaction scores.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with professionalism, resulting in improved relationships and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop new strategies for improving service quality and efficiency.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.

Brite Stacker, Tray Packer, Caser, Filler Operator, Ingredient Handler, Cook, Sanitor (Sanitation), Evaporator Operator, Pest Control Technician

Red Gold
01.2006 - 03.2019
  • Operated stacker equipment to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
  • Organized and maintained inventory storage, ensuring optimal space utilization and accessibility.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes and improve workflow efficiency.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment operation, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
  • Moved finished pallets to storage areas using forklifts.
  • Stacked finished cases on pallets according to customer requests.
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production workflows and maintain safety standards.
  • Monitored quality control processes to uphold product integrity and compliance with regulations.
  • Trained new operators on equipment usage, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
  • Diagnosed pest issues using advanced inspection techniques and tools.
  • Implemented customized treatment plans to effectively eliminate pests in residential and commercial properties.
  • Operated sanitation equipment to ensure cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
  • Conducted routine inspections of facilities, identifying areas for improvement in sanitation practices.
  • Trained new employees on proper cleaning techniques and safety protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Implemented waste reduction strategies, promoting environmental sustainability within the workplace.
  • Collaborated with management to develop sanitation schedules that optimized workflow and resource allocation.

Food Service Specialist, Training NCO

United States Marine Corp
11.2003 - 11.2005
  • Managed daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Developed training materials for staff onboarding, enhancing team efficiency and performance.
  • Setup all Training Schedules and coordinated with Battalion to ensure all Marines completed needed Training.

Education

High School -

Parkway High School
Rockford, OH
05-2002

Skills

  • Forklift Operator
  • Operate Skid Loader
  • Operate Scissor lift, Man lift and Boom Lifts
  • Pest Management Technician (Certificates)
  • Power and Other Shop Tools
  • LO/TO Procedures (Lock Out Tag Out)
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
  • Confined Space Training
  • Computer- Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Welding, Cutting and General Fabrication
  • Fabrication
  • Power tool operation
  • Machinery operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Hand and power tools
  • Repair work
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Metal fabrication
  • Plasma cutting
  • Safety procedures
  • Blueprints and specifications
  • Manual machining
  • Quality inspections
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Deburring operations
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Quality assurance
  • Surface preparation
  • Welding equipment
  • CNC operation
  • Sandblasting techniques
  • Finishing techniques
  • Painting and coating
  • Measurements
  • Job order prioritization
  • Measurement tools
  • Machinery set up
  • Mechanics
  • Problem-solving
  • Forklift operations
  • Overhead crane operation
  • Pneumatic tools

Certification

  • Licenses: Indiana Pesticide Applicators License - Category 7A- Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health- Related 2015-Present
  • Certificates: Scissor/Vertical Mast and Boom Lift Safety Instructor April 2013-Present
  • Confined Space Non-Entry Rescue (Had since 2013) 2016
  • Vantage Career Center Basic Welding Program March 2015
  • Vantage Career Center Advance Welding Program April 2015
  • American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED 2017-2019
  • OSHA 10-Hour 2019

Timeline

Fabricator/Welder, CNC Mill Operator, Maintenance

Miller Precision Inc.
07.2019 - Current

Service Specialist

W.B. McCloud
03.2019 - 07.2019

Brite Stacker, Tray Packer, Caser, Filler Operator, Ingredient Handler, Cook, Sanitor (Sanitation), Evaporator Operator, Pest Control Technician

Red Gold
01.2006 - 03.2019

Food Service Specialist, Training NCO

United States Marine Corp
11.2003 - 11.2005

High School -

Parkway High School