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Shane Knott

Yelm,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about industry best practices, and individual trade specific scopes of work.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Feild Superintendent

Daifuku, Jervis B. Webb
Novi, Michigan
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including scheduling and supervising field personnel, resolving operational issues and ensuring safety compliance.
  • Provided technical support to general contractor and engineers to ensure project completion on time and within budget.
  • Conducted regular inspections of all construction areas for quality assurance and compliance with building specifications.
  • Coordinated materials delivery schedules with suppliers to maintain an efficient flow of resources on the job site.
  • Monitored project progress against established milestones to identify potential delays or risks in a timely manner.
  • Ensured that all work was performed according to blueprints, plans and specifications.
  • Reviewed invoices related to construction projects for accuracy prior to payment processing.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting problems during the construction process by providing solutions based on best practices.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily work activities including labor hours used per task or job completed.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with the client's representatives to discuss project status updates.
  • Oversaw the selection of appropriate materials needed for each stage of the job.
  • Performed pre-construction planning activities such as material ordering, equipment rental coordination and manpower scheduling.
  • Inspected completed jobsites upon completion to ensure customer satisfaction levels were met before final acceptance by client.

Millwright General Foreman

IPC Lydon
Avon, MA
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings and blueprints to properly and safely assemble baggage conveyor.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.

Foreman

M.D. Moore
SeaTac, WA
03.2011 - 05.2019
  • Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans with 95% accuracy.
  • Moved machinery and equipment weighing over 5,000 pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers and fork trucks.
  • Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
  • Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings and blueprints to properly and safely assemble baggage conveyor and all its components.
  • Maintained compliance with company standards and required health and safety guidelines.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various jobs and procedures.

Machinist Apprentice

Grindall Inc.
Renton, Washington
06.2008 - 05.2009
  • Performed basic machine maintenance and lubrication; changed coolant, oil, and filters.
  • Operated manual lathes and mills to produce parts according to specifications.
  • Inspected machined parts for accuracy of dimensions using precision measuring instruments.
  • Set up machines with proper tools and fixtures in accordance with job requirements.
  • Adjusted feed rates and speeds as necessary to achieve desired results.
  • Repaired or replaced worn cutting tools when needed.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss production issues or process improvements.
  • Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sweeping floors, removing scrap metal.
  • Assisted other machinists with more complex tasks when needed.
  • Assisted with cleaning and deburring material, maintenance and clean-up for each job.
  • Operated overhead crane and forklift truck with trailer to move raw blocks and tooling for job preparations and job transitions for industrial machines.
  • Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
  • Measured, laid out and marked metal stock to display placement of cuts.
  • Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.
  • Set up, adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
  • Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.

Education

Industrial machinery installation

Millwright Apprenticeship Program
Kennewick, WA
06.2015

Machinist Apprenticeship

IAM District 751-E
Seattle, WA
06-2009

Skills

  • Skilled in Power Tool Use
  • Structural Fabrication Skills
  • Machinery Installation
  • Machinery Dismantling
  • Refinery Operations
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Skilled Maintenance and Repair
  • Equipment Care Proficiency
  • Effective Job Sequencing
  • Blueprint Analysis Expertise
  • Team Collaboration
  • Expertise in Conveyor Diagnostics
  • Work Estimation
  • Material Needs Determination
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Labor Management
  • Project Oversight
  • Team Leadership
  • Site Inspections
  • Construction supervision
  • Task Delegation
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Document Control
  • Scope Definition
  • Progress Reporting
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Equipment management
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • Microsoft Teams Collaboration Skills
  • Excel Reporting Proficiency
  • Proficient in Bluebeam Revu 20

Timeline

Feild Superintendent

Daifuku, Jervis B. Webb
08.2022 - Current

Millwright General Foreman

IPC Lydon
01.2020 - 08.2022

Foreman

M.D. Moore
03.2011 - 05.2019

Machinist Apprentice

Grindall Inc.
06.2008 - 05.2009

Industrial machinery installation

Millwright Apprenticeship Program

Machinist Apprenticeship

IAM District 751-E
Shane Knott