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Thomas Paluch

Hickory Hills,IL

Summary

Diligent Fabricator with welding background and proven maintenance and repair expertise. Demonstrated high-level heavy equipment operation and safety process knowledge in large-scale transportation environment. Excellent technical, operations and communications skills leading to desired outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabricator

Altom Transport
Chicago, IL
11.2018 - Current
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Used gauges, templates and other measuring devices to inspect parts
  • Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths and painted finish discrepancies.
  • Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Operated hoists, forklifts and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, and filter replacement.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
  • Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
  • Managed inventory through computerized inventory control system.
  • Documented findings and actions taken.
  • Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.

Dock Worker

Synergy Logistics
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - 11.2018
  • Used fork lifts, hand truck and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
  • Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks and straps.
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.

Education

Skilled Welder Certificate - Welding

ETI School of Skilled Trades
Willowbrook, IL
04.2018

High School Diploma -

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Palos Hills, IL
05.2016

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Willing to Learn
  • Decision Making
  • Physical Stamina
  • Hardworking and Dedicated
  • Work Area Cleanliness
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Problem Solving
  • Filter Replacement
  • Body Panel Repair
  • Oil Changes
  • Hazardous Materials Disposal
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Fluid Replacement
  • Hydraulic Systems Repair
  • Battery Changing
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Aluminum Metal Welding
  • Stainless Steel Metal Welding
  • Power Tools Operation
  • Brakes and Shears Operation
  • Hand Tools Use
  • Solder Application

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual

Hobbies

Hunting, Fishing, Outdoorsman

Timeline

Fabricator

Altom Transport
11.2018 - Current

Dock Worker

Synergy Logistics
06.2016 - 11.2018

Skilled Welder Certificate - Welding

ETI School of Skilled Trades

High School Diploma -

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School

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