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Shawn Fannon

Dry Ridge,KY

Summary

Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.

Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.

Seasoned Machine Operator with many years of experience operating and maintaining various types of manufacturing equipment. Polished in performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance functions. Safety-conscious individual comfortable operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Tree Service and Machine Operator

David Simpson LLC
Frankfort , KY
02.2021 - 09.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Performed minor maintenance on grinding machines including replacing worn components such as bearings and belts.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering strictly to safety regulations.
  • Cleaned all machines after use before leaving the area.
  • Operated bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and other heavy equipment as required.
  • Provided assistance in removal of large fallen trees by rigging them down safely with rope systems.
  • Inspected and maintained climbing gear to ensure safety.
  • Checked all surrounding areas before commencing any job activities to ensure public safety.
  • Climbed trees using spurs, lanyards, carabiners, and other specialized equipment.
  • Organized tools and supplies on ground prior to ascent into tree canopy.
  • Ascended to desired height in tree by utilizing proper techniques and strategies.
  • Adhered strictly to safety protocols during all job activities including use of personal protective equipment.
  • Cut away broken or diseased limbs with chainsaw or pruning saws while aloft in tree.
  • Removed dead branches from tree canopy to reduce risk of falling debris.
  • Applied protective treatments such as insecticides or fungicides to promote healthy growth of trees.
  • Trimmed foliage around power lines as needed while adhering to OSHA regulations.
  • Collected debris from trimmed and pruned trees to clean up work sites.
  • Operated loaders, boom trucks and tractors to complete tree trimming work.
  • Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning and maintenance.
  • Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.

Rivit Driver

Kentucky Trailers
Louisville , KY
05.2019 - 02.2021
  • Inspect finished products for quality assurance purposes.
  • Perform regular maintenance on machinery such as oiling, cleaning, replacing broken parts.
  • Troubleshoot problems that arise during operation of machinery.
  • Calibrate and adjust equipment to ensure accuracy of production.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
  • Operate hoists or cranes to move heavy objects within the facility.
  • Read blueprints and job orders for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances.
  • Maintain accurate records of materials used in production processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols at all times.
  • Check work pieces for conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers, templates and other measuring instruments.
  • Train new employees on the proper use of set-up equipment.
  • Unload finished products from machinery.
  • Provide input on improving productivity through better setup techniques or improved tooling designs.
  • Ensure safety protocols are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Record operational data in prescribed forms or logbooks including details such as settings used, production times.
  • Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining conditions.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
  • Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
  • Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
  • Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
  • Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.

Construction Worker

Perkins Home Rehab
Pulaski, Virginia
05.2015 - 03.2019
  • Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
  • Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
  • Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
  • Built scaffolding for workers engaged in high-level construction projects such as roofing applications.
  • Removed old framing components from buildings undergoing renovation work.
  • Set steel framing components in place with an overhead crane or hoist before bolting them into position.
  • Assembled and nailed together the framework of studs, headers and sills.
  • Attached insulation material between wall studs or ceiling joists to provide thermal protection.
  • Applied weatherproofing treatments such as caulking around exterior frames prior to installation.
  • Fitted door jambs, window casings and other trim pieces using shims as necessary to level them correctly.
  • Installed drywall, plasterboard or paneling over interior walls and ceilings.
  • Installed baseboards and moldings around edges of newly installed vinyl flooring.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used throughout job duration such as saws, drills, grinders .
  • Provided advice on how best to care for their newly installed vinyl flooring.
  • Cleaned floors with various cleaning solutions before applying glue or adhesive to secure the vinyl in place.
  • Removed existing carpet and tile from floors prior to installation of new vinyl.
  • Laid out the vinyl sheet or tile on the subfloor for proper alignment before gluing it down.
  • Kept work area clean at all times throughout job duration to ensure safe working conditions.
  • Ensured all necessary tools were available prior to beginning each job assignment.
  • Followed safety protocols while working with hazardous chemicals used in installation process.
  • Inspected the finished product for any defects or imperfections that may need to be addressed before completion of job.
  • Measured and cut vinyl flooring materials to fit around cabinets, fixtures, and other objects in the room.
  • Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
  • Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
  • Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms.
  • Protected furniture from dust generated during the preparation of walls.
  • Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
  • Performed minor repairs, such as caulking windowsills, before painting them.
  • Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
  • Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
  • Utilized hand tools such as knives, scissors, irons and seam rollers to install carpets properly.
  • Used power stretchers to stretch carpets over large areas.
  • Inspected carpets for flaws or imperfections before installing them.
  • Trimmed excess materials after installation was complete.
  • Measured, cut, and seamed carpet to fit rooms of various sizes.
  • Installed carpet padding and tack strips around the perimeter of the room.
  • Operated and maintained company vehicle, keeping accurate records of mileage and service calls.
  • Measured and cut materials according to specifications with hand tools such as hammers, saws, chisels.
  • Removed old roof coverings in preparation for new installations.
  • Repaired damaged areas of the roof using tar and other waterproofing materials.
  • Installed underlayment, shingles, metal roofing systems, and other materials to construct roofs.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with building materials required for each job site.
  • Adhered strictly to OSHA standards while performing duties on construction sites.
  • Operated power tools such as nail guns safely in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
  • Assisted in loading debris from tear-off projects onto dumpsters or trucks.
  • Climbed ladders and scaffolding to reach roofs for inspection, repair, or installation.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used in job activities.
  • Applied roofing tar paper as necessary prior to the installation of siding.
  • Measured, cut and installed siding materials to specified dimensions.
  • Ensured that all nails were placed at proper angles so that siding would not come loose over time.
  • Built scaffolding or ladders for access to higher sections of building exteriors when needed.
  • Graded the surface beneath the siding in order to ensure proper drainage away from structure.
  • Installed flashing around windows, doors and other openings in walls.
  • Covered exposed areas with plastic sheeting when painting or staining was required.
  • Repaired minor damage caused by weather conditions or accidents after completion of projects.
  • Prepared surfaces for siding installation by sanding, scraping, cleaning or removing old siding.
  • Inspected work sites for safety hazards before beginning work.
  • Worked closely with other tradespeople such as electricians and plumbers to ensure seamless integration between different components of project.
  • Performed periodic maintenance checks on all tools used during installation process.
  • Used caulking guns to apply sealants around joints where two pieces of material meet.
  • Checked that the siding was level using a spirit level tool.
  • Utilized hand tools such as hammers, saws and drills in order to complete projects.
  • Assisted other workers in loading and unloading materials onto job sites when needed.
  • Applied precut siding and manually cut material to size and shape at work sites.
  • Operated saw blade in reverse to cut pieces of vinyl.
  • Applied asbestos, aluminum, pulpwood fiber or plastic panels to building exteriors to provide decorative or insulative surfaces.
  • Cut and trimmed material to shape to fit around windows and corners.
  • Used screws and nails to fasten wood or metal laths to surfaces.
  • Layered caulk and sealants to installed surfaces to fill gaps and cracks and act as bonding agent.
  • Followed sequence indicated by numbers printed on pieces and interlocked pieces through tabs at edges to properly attach siding.
  • Conducted site surveys prior to installation to take measurements and determine needed materials for project completion.
  • Loaded and unloaded ladders, walk boards, latter jacks and other large tools and equipment to prepare for job tasks.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.

Butcher

Food City
Pulaski
09.2009 - 03.2015
  • Performed minor maintenance tasks on butcher shop equipment as needed.
  • Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
  • Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
  • Kept up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry to provide knowledgeable advice to customers.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
  • Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed at all times while preparing food.
  • Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
  • Organized and maintained inventory of fresh, frozen, and cured meats.
  • Monitored temperature levels in refrigeration units throughout the day.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by regularly mopping floors and wiping down surfaces.
  • Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
  • Displayed a professional attitude when interacting with customers or colleagues.
  • Ordered supplies from vendors when necessary to meet customer demand.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures for handling meat products.
  • Assisted customers with special orders or requests for certain cuts of meat.
  • Utilized knives appropriately when cutting raw meats into portions or steaks.
  • Enforced approved safety codes and cultivated orderly and systematic environment.
  • Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
  • Identified perishable inventory nearing expiration date and marked down prices to minimize waste.
  • Updated inventory records and managed stock rotation to ensure product freshness.
  • Monitored storage conditions, including temperature controls, to prevent spoilage.
  • Executed daily production schedule and preparation requirements obtained from chef.
  • Skillfully operated cutting tools and machinery to trim, slice, and cut meat according to customer specifications.
  • Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of butchering equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Trained new staff in butchering techniques, safety protocols, and customer service.
  • Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
  • Expertly deboned and trimmed meats with precision to minimize waste.
  • Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding meat processing and sales.
  • Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
  • Kept detailed records of meat cuts for accurate inventories.
  • Rotated products to decrease chance of meat spoiling and reduce waste and loss of profits.

Loader Operator/Yard Worker

American Concrete Supply
Pennington Gap, Virginia
04.2006 - 08.2009
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning machinery or other hazardous conditions.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
  • Adhered to strict safety protocols when operating machinery in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, and excavators.
  • Ensured that all loads were properly balanced and secured before transporting them according to safety standards.
  • Monitored machine performance during operation and made necessary adjustments as needed to maintain optimal output quality levels.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials from trailers using appropriate tools or equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
  • Conducted routine checks on machines for signs of wear and tear or potential malfunctions.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job tasks, machine operation status, maintenance needs.
  • Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of vehicle inspections including fuel consumption logs.
  • Reported safety issues or concerns to professionals immediately for assessment.
  • Alerted professionals when stock ran low to reorder.
  • Communicated with professionals to coordinate daily tasks.
  • Logged completed jobs in system.
  • Followed markings and hand signals when operating equipment.
  • Broke concrete and asphalt, using proper tools and equipment to reduce safety hazards.
  • Inspected unloaded product for shortages, damage, quality or deterioration of packing and reported findings to supervisor.
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks on vehicles used in yard work operations.

Cashier

Double Quick Gas Station
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
10.2005 - 07.2009
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
  • Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.

Forklift Operator

Cox interior
09.2004 - 09.2005
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.

Education

Science Education

Campbellsville , Campbellsville, KY
05-1999

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Machine maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • QC
  • Heavy lifting
  • Bandsaw and lathe operation
  • Assembly and production
  • Materials management
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation
  • Production equipment experience
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Workplace safety
  • [Equipment] operation
  • Polishing work
  • Machinery operations
  • Manual machining
  • Equipment inspection
  • Strong work ethic
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Power and hand tools
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Attachment mounting
  • Forklift operation

Timeline

Tree Service and Machine Operator - David Simpson LLC
02.2021 - 09.2023
Rivit Driver - Kentucky Trailers
05.2019 - 02.2021
Construction Worker - Perkins Home Rehab
05.2015 - 03.2019
Butcher - Food City
09.2009 - 03.2015
Loader Operator/Yard Worker - American Concrete Supply
04.2006 - 08.2009
Cashier - Double Quick Gas Station
10.2005 - 07.2009
Forklift Operator - Cox interior
09.2004 - 09.2005
Campbellsville - , Science Education
Shawn Fannon