Skyler Cochran
West Plains,MO
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tow Truck Driver
Hughes towing
08.2024 - Current
- Communication
- Willingness to listen
- Work together to accomplish something
- Pick customers vehicle up and deliver to location
Salesman
Cochran Cadillac
04.2015 - Current
- Sells Cars
- Pick up cars
- Washes/Detail cars
- Odd jobs
Fabrication Welder
Cochran Racing
04.2010 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely delivery of high-quality products that met or exceeded expectations.
- Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
- Completed complex projects on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Improved project timelines by regularly evaluating progress against established goals and adjusting strategies as necessary.
- Optimized equipment performance by performing routine maintenance checks and promptly addressing issues as they arose.
- Consistently met or surpassed production targets while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Supported quality assurance initiatives through thorough inspection of completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.
- Maintained welding equipment to optimal standards, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
- Increased workshop efficiency, organizing supplies and tools for easy access and reduced setup times.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and precise cutting techniques.
- Improved structural integrity, performing critical welds on load-bearing components.
- Enhanced project visual appeal, applying advanced finishing techniques for aesthetic welds.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Packer/Forklift Operator
Regal Beloit Corporation
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Packed for the main lines and took motors to the back for shipping when packing was not busy
Dishwasher
Ozark Cafe
08.2011 - 03.2015
- Wash dishes
- Occasionally cooked
- Bus tables
Education
High school diploma -
West Plains High School
West Plains, MO05.2015
Skills
- Tow truck
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Flatbed
- Welding
- Car Wash
- Load & unload
- Driving
- Detailing
- Good mechanical skills
- Quick learner
- Good coordination
- Good construction skills
- Working under pressure
- Good welder
Certification
Driver's License, 08/01/18
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Activities And Leadership Experiences
- FFA (Sophomore- Senior year)
- Volunteer at Genesis Church
- A+ (high school)
Timeline
Tow Truck Driver
Hughes towing
08.2024 - Current
Packer/Forklift Operator
Regal Beloit Corporation
03.2018 - 04.2020
Salesman
Cochran Cadillac
04.2015 - Current
Dishwasher
Ozark Cafe
08.2011 - 03.2015
Fabrication Welder
Cochran Racing
04.2010 - Current
Driver's License, 08/01/18
High school diploma -
West Plains High School