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Willis Mitchell

Houston,TX

Summary

I have Hard working employee in every field I have worked In. I served 12 yrs in the US Navy where i leaned various skills such as painting, grinding, shipyard safety and more skills. I have ironworking skills, welding experience and brick mason experience. Also I have operated various forklifts. The gaps in work history was US Navy and Truck Driving.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

O/Owner/Operator

Fronliner Inc
Hampton, OH
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Kept detailed records and driver's logs required for compliance with regulations and corporate policies.
  • Observed safety protocols and driving laws to maximize road and personnel safety.
  • Reported delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions and emergencies relating to pick up or delivery of products.
  • Collaborated with dispatch and supervisors to map out routes and schedules.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.

Iron Erector

Walker Ironworks
Uvalde, TX
07.2006 - 02.2008
  • Erected structural steel frames, columns and beams for industrial buildings using crane-hoisted components.
  • Installed metal stairs, handrails and ladders according to blueprints and safety regulations.
  • Welded, bolted and riveted structural steel components in accordance with industry standards.
  • Assisted in the fabrication of steel parts at job sites as needed.
  • Utilized hammers, wrenches, torches and other hand tools when necessary to assemble or disassemble metal parts.
  • Operated cutting torches to cut pieces of iron into specified shapes prior to assembly.
  • Repaired damaged portions of existing structures by replacing corroded or broken pieces of iron.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to excellence through attention to detail in every task completed.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
  • Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.

Bricklayer

Pioneer Masonry
Seattle, WA
01.1997 - 06.1999
  • Mixed mortar by hand, wheelbarrow or mechanical mixer.
  • Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
  • Repaired and restored brickwork on buildings, walls and chimneys.
  • Measured and cut bricks to specific dimensions using a range of hand tools.
  • Grouted joints between units with mortar or grout mixture.
  • Placed expansion joints in brickwork to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
  • Caulked gaps between wall sections with expanding foam insulation material.
  • Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodville High School
Woodville, TX
05-1992

Skills

  • Budget Development
  • Operations Management
  • Operational Reporting
  • Operations Oversight
  • Mechanical recoveries

Timeline

O/Owner/Operator

Fronliner Inc
09.2022 - 10.2024

Iron Erector

Walker Ironworks
07.2006 - 02.2008

Bricklayer

Pioneer Masonry
01.1997 - 06.1999

High School Diploma -

Woodville High School
Willis Mitchell