Thor Cook
Tifton,GA
Summary
Professional heavy equipment operator with strong expertise in operating and maintaining variety of machinery. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Excels in safety protocols, precision operations, and problem-solving, ensuring efficiency and high-quality results. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational goals and contributing to team success.
Professional welder with commitment to precision and quality in all projects. Skilled in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, ensuring durability and reliability of finished products. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting project requirements and deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dupont Pine
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- I drive a Volvo L120G front end loader with a 12 yard bucket. also drive JLG skytrak extenda boom we move pine tree product. green bark, sawdust and load 18 wheeler trucks. do my own maintenance
Railcar Repairman
Watco Co Mechanical Services
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Cleaned up railcars to be welded out and repaired
- Mainly welded with .45 flexcore wire and 7018 stick
- Grinded old paint and rust off
- Torched with propane and oxy mix
- Ran 25 ton overhead crane
- Drove both forklift and yard lift
- Did a lot of air arc
Welder/ Fabricator
Mastercraft
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Fabricated and welded forklift masts with Mig .45 wire
- Kept inventory of steel I beams and other parts on hand with cut off saw
- Torched parts when needed and followed instructions of supervisor and higher ups
- Managed work with little supervision
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials
Welder
Kelley Manufacturing Co
03.2012 - 07.2015
- Fabricated parts for peanut combines and welded
- Read blueprints for specific parts
- Torched parts as needed
- Maintained inventory for central warehouse of tools and supplies
- Managed work with little supervision
- Cut, fit, and welded metal components, including plate, structural shapes, and pipe
Education
CDL - Professional Driver
Southern Regional Technical College
Tifton, GA10-2024
Diploma -
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, Florida01.2011
High School Diploma -
Orange Park High School
Orange Park, Florida06.2009
Skills
- CDL
- Safe Driving Practices
- Pretrip inspections
- Clean driving record
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Loader Operation
- Welding
- Stick Welding
- Fabrication
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- Forklift Safety and Operator Training Certificate - Various Accredited Providers.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dupont Pine
08.2019 - 04.2024
Railcar Repairman
Watco Co Mechanical Services
09.2018 - 04.2019
Welder/ Fabricator
Mastercraft
10.2015 - 08.2018
Welder
Kelley Manufacturing Co
03.2012 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Orange Park High School
CDL - Professional Driver
Southern Regional Technical College
Diploma -
Tulsa Welding School
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