William Lofton
Hamilton,MS
Summary
Talented Shop Foreman with 4 years of mechanical and welding experience. Keeps team members on-task to optimize workflow and meet challenging project deadlines. Experienced in training, coaching, and motivating employees. Successful at maintaining a safe and effective shop environment. Adept at fabricating materials, welding work, and maintaining equipment in good working order. A reliable employee seeking a maintenece position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Foreman/Equipment Operator/Lead Welder
Hanna Contracting
Aberdeen, Mississippi
07.2018 - Current
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Directed daily operations of team of [Number] technicians and shop professionals.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment and instruments accurately.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Farmers Gin Inc.
Hamilton, Mississippi
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Machine Operator/Equipment Operator
Tombigbee Loading Services LLC.
Prarie, Mississippi
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electricity
Itawamba Community College
Belden, MS05.2021
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, MS05.2018
Skills
- Corrective Maintenance
- Safety Awareness
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Instrumentation Management
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Team Communication
- Safe Work Practices
Certification
- MSHA Training - 2018-Present
- OSHA Training - 2018-Present
Timeline
Shop Foreman/Equipment Operator/Lead Welder
Hanna Contracting
07.2018 - Current
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Farmers Gin Inc.
10.2017 - 07.2018
Machine Operator/Equipment Operator
Tombigbee Loading Services LLC.
02.2015 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electricity
Itawamba Community College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
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