Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
Activities And Leadership Experiences
Timeline
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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, MO
05.2015

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
Skyler Cochran