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William Thompson

Shorewood,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assembler 1/Production Material Handler

G&W Electric
Bolingbrook, IL
10.2022 - 04.2025
  • Assemble underground gas switch gear on high volume Southern California Edison line.
  • Tag parts from blast and paint area to be distributed throughout facility.
  • Train new hires on proper work practices that involve assembling gas switch gear and its various subassemblies.
  • Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
  • Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement in order to increase efficiency.
  • Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
  • Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
  • Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.

Utility Locator Technician/Office Worker

USIC
Lombard, IL
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Locate underground utilities for contractors and homeowners who will be completing various projects (deck, pool, fence, etc...).
  • Paint and flag the high and low profile utilities to protect the infrastructure and allow homeowners and contractors to complete their work safely.
  • Maintained a professional demeanor while interacting with internal and external customers via phone or email.
  • Monitored incoming messages on voicemail system ensuring prompt response times.
  • Ensured compliance with established policies and procedures.

Lawn Care Specialist/ Tree and Shrub Specialist

Lawn care Lawn Care
Joliet, IL
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Treating tree and shrubs as well as applying mosquito control applications and lawn care treatments for grub control and lawn inspections.
  • Checked equipment for safety before use.
  • Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services offered.
  • Stored all chemicals safely in accordance with company policy.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on all power tools used during job duties.
  • Inspected properties for weeds, pests, diseases, and other issues that could affect the health of grass or plants.
  • Provided advice on proper care of lawns and gardens.

Welder/Industrial Painter

R.R. Brink Locking Systems
Shorewood, IL
10.2009 - 06.2021
  • Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
  • Readied components for fabrication by marking reference lines and measuring distances accurately with calipers, rulers or micrometers.
  • Cleaned workpieces prior to welding using wire brushes, grinders or chemical solutions.
  • Provided technical support regarding proper use of tools and equipment.
  • Organized tools, supplies and equipment at the end of each shift.
  • Applied protective coatings such as paint or powder coating after finishing welds.
  • Worked collaboratively with other team members to complete complex projects efficiently within deadlines.
  • Monitored welds for quality assurance purposes.
  • Applied primer coats to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
  • Inspected painted surfaces after completion to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on painting equipment between jobs.
  • Ensured that ventilation systems were functioning properly before starting any painting tasks.
  • Operated power tools such as spray guns and pressure washers.
  • Adhered to all applicable local laws and regulations concerning the use of paints and other chemicals.

Welder/Fabricator

Caterpillar Inc.
Montgomery, IL
09.2006 - 03.2009
  • Mig welding on the 988 towers on the medium wheel loader line.
  • Then was moved to the 993 engine frame line where I was responsible for prepping the frames and running the welding robot that we led the frames.
  • Was also made the I.R.C of my line which my responsibilities were to make sure all duties of fellow employees were being performed safely and correctly.
  • I would also ask my fellow employees if they had any concerns or problems that needed to be brought to the supervisors attention.
  • My welding line was recognized as not having any weld related issues reported out in the field from any of the equipment we built in my time there.
  • Any issues that arose were not weld related and were from insufficient quality control from outsourced parts.
  • Assisting leadership role ability to diagnose and correct any problems that my coworkers encountered.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Lawn Community High School
Oak Lawn, IL
05-1993

Skills

  • Customer service and support
  • Painting and fabrication
  • Material inspection and quality assurance

Heavy equipment operation

  • Hand and power tools
  • Warehouse operations
  • Mig welding and manufacturing
  • Team collaboration and training
  • Equipment maintenance and safety compliance
  • Inventory management and accuracy
  • Assembly techniques and product assembly
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Attention to detail and visual inspections

Certification

  • Commercial Operator General Standards, 03/01/21, 12/31/23
  • State of Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide Commercial Operators License
  • Driver's License, Class D

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assembler 1/Production Material Handler

G&W Electric
10.2022 - 04.2025

Utility Locator Technician/Office Worker

USIC
10.2021 - 09.2022

Lawn Care Specialist/ Tree and Shrub Specialist

Lawn care Lawn Care
04.2021 - 08.2021

Welder/Industrial Painter

R.R. Brink Locking Systems
10.2009 - 06.2021

Welder/Fabricator

Caterpillar Inc.
09.2006 - 03.2009

High School Diploma -

Oak Lawn Community High School

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