WILLIAM ISON
WAVERLY,IA
Summary
I have over 20 years of experience, including as a grain elevator operator, welder fabricator, welder and carpenter in the industries. Including industrial and commercial machinery and computer equipment. My skills also include carpentry, computer numerical control (CNC), framing, welding.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Grain Elevator Operator
Shell Rock Soy Processing Plant
Shell Rock, IA
11.2022 - Current
- Operated grain elevator and other equipment to unload, weigh, test, treat, store and ship grain.
- Performed daily maintenance on the grain elevator including cleaning and lubrication of parts.
- Monitored grain temperature and humidity levels in the storage bins.
- Assisted with loading trucks with grain for shipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the operation of the grain elevator.
- Ensured that safety guidelines were followed during all operations at the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of conveyor belts, augers and other machinery used in the operation of the grain elevator.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with equipment as needed.
- Loaded rail cars with specified types of grains and oil according to customer orders.
- Calculated amount of product loaded onto each truck based on weight readings taken from scales.
- Followed established procedures for disposing of spoiled or damaged grains when necessary.
- Participated in meetings with supervisors and managers to discuss operational improvements.
- Operated conveyor, stacker and loader equipment, observing safety features to avoid accidents.
- Repaired and maintained equipment through problem identification and resolution.
- Completed daily paperwork, noting operational issues and machinery shutdowns.
Welder
GMT
Waverly, IA
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Welder
Trinity Rail
Shell Rock, IA
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Post weld heat treatment
Education
High School Diploma -
Waukegan High School
Waukegan, IL05-1993
Skills
- MIG Welder
- Punch press/drill press
- Sheet metal tools
- Welding tools
- CNC Operator
- Computer skills (windows)
- Safety Procedures
- Production Monitoring
- Time Management
- Material loading
- Adaptability
Professional and Community Involvement
Volunteer Firefighter for Clarksville, IA for 18 years. My endorsements are Fire Fighter 1 and 2, Hazardous Materials Ops, CPR, Grain Bin Rescue, close and confined rescue.
Timeline
Grain Elevator Operator
Shell Rock Soy Processing Plant
11.2022 - Current
Welder
GMT
07.2022 - 12.2022
Welder
Trinity Rail
03.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Waukegan High School
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