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Professional Summary
Work History
Jerry Richards - Farm HandEllington, MO04/2013 - 12/2019
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Observed animals and notified of any signs of illness
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
  • Removed rocks and other obstacles and prepared soil for planting.
  • Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, including tillers, tractors and trucks to ensure proper working order.
  • Assisted farmers with feeding and watering livestock, including cows, sheep, goats and pigs.
  • Followed safety-based and successful protocols to build trust and break animals in for farm or performance requirements.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Conducted thorough examinations of animals to identify concerns such as illnesses, diseases and injuries, as well as monitor and document physical changes.
  • Used tractors, trucks, trailers, forklifts and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations.
  • Inspected machinery, building, pens, yards, and fences for optimal efficiency and integrity.
  • Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
  • Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
  • Performed forecasting to identify necessary changes for supply chain business.
  • Aided insemination processes by inserting artificial equipment and biological samples to produce desired young.
  • Kept records of animal health, medical treatment and injections and growth progress.
Jonathan Loyd - Mechanic AssistantBunker, MO08/2018 - 11/2019
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Maintained tight schedules by coordinating and completing efficient repairs.
  • Estimated repair costs, obtained appropriate approvals and materials and accurately processed files to meet established internal standards and prevent errors.
  • Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff to resolve operational difficulties and to promote interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to customer service provision.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
  • Inspected all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
  • Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
  • Welded metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order.
  • Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
  • Checked, installed and repaired brake system components such as rotors, pads and drums.
  • Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
  • Located and fixed tire flats with compounds or physical patches.
  • Flushed and refilled radiators, alternators and transmissions.
Richards Welding - Welding SupervisorPoplar Bluff, MO12/2018 - 07/2019
  • Maintained and recorded inventory transactions to reflect items used in each job and accounted for any discrepancies.
  • Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
  • Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
  • Used arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas welding equipment to weld parts safely and efficiently.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Effectively managed repair and maintenance scheduled to increase shop organization and equipment longevity.
  • Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
Marvin Richards - Sawmill WorkerEllington, MO06/2016 - 11/2018
  • Troubleshot [Type] equipment issues to keep machinery functioning properly during shifts.
  • Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades and noted production concerns based on [Timeframe] inspections.
  • Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.
  • Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Performed routine and preventative maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment.
  • Specialized in repairing volvo equipment but learned ins and outs of many different manufacturer's pieces.
Accomplishments
  • Maintained all power equipment by carefully checking each tool daily for signs of wear and tear, immediately sending damaged parts to the manufacturer, effectively reducing the amount of time lost for repairs.
  • Coached all new logging employees in on-the-job safety training to ensure awareness of proper techniques to remain protected.
Skills
  • Animal husbandry understanding
  • Harvesting knowledge
  • Soil preparation
  • Greenhouse work
  • Welding
  • Beam welding
  • Welding experience
  • MIG welding
  • Welding abilitie
  • Staff management
  • Warehouse operations
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Aftersales support
  • Mechanical equipment overhauling
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Flexible schedule
  • Chainsaw operations
  • Chainsaw safety
Education
Ellington High SchoolEllington, MOGED
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Jerry Richards
  • Jonathan Loyd
  • Richards Welding
  • Marvin Richards

School Attended

  • Ellington High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Farm Hand
  • Mechanic Assistant
  • Welding Supervisor
  • Sawmill Worker

Degrees

  • GED

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