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SKILLED LABORER
Summary

Hardworking team member well-versed in a plethora of professional areas including handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs, just to name a few. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and a special attention to worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines through the use of teamwork.

Experience
Skilled Laborer, 06/2021 - CurrentCompany Name - City, State
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Reduced wasteful spending by accurately cutting materials according to specifications.
  • Set up equipment to maintain worksite productivity.
  • Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
  • Leveled earth around completed work to provide proper drainage, protect underground piping and ready ground for planned landscaping.
  • Signaled equipment operators to help align machinery movements and smoothly transfer materials.
  • Kept machinery clean, lubricated and well-maintained for optimum use.
  • Mixed, poured and spread concrete, asphalt and other materials with high accuracy to meet project requirements.
  • Compiled job costs to prepare accurate project estimates for management and clients.
  • Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements.
  • Dug ditches and trenches at target locations and backfilled excavations.
  • Organized and maintained tools and equipment to enhance work efficiency.
  • Constructed and removed support structures such as scaffolding, ramps and braces.
  • Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements.
Robotic Welder/Production MIG Welder, 02/2021 - 06/2021Company Name - City, State
  • Led training, mentoring and operation in robotic welding performance initiatives.
  • Assessed, maintained and serviced physical equipment to verify compliance with in-place performance specifications.
  • Programmed and ran automated robotic machinery to achieve MIG welds for cell production and fixtures and jigs.
  • Marked weld points and positions of components on workpieces with rulers, squares and templates.
  • Operated and maintained welding, soldering and brazing equipment to minimize downtime by optimizing equipment performance.
  • Completed documentation for each job, including production reports and work orders and submitted to management for review to maintain open and transparent operations.
  • Assembled and aligned workpieces into holding fixtures to bond and heat-treat fabricated metal components.
  • Reported any non-conforming materials to management and worked with supervisors to correct production issues.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Concrete Finisher, 07/2020 - 11/2020Company Name - City, State
  • Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
  • Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
  • Used various chemicals and tools to repair damaged items.
  • Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
  • Upheld all requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
  • Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
  • Operated equipment and vehicles, including excavators and loaders to prepare site.
  • Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
  • Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
  • Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
  • Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
Forklift Operator/Overhead Crane Operator, 04/2018 - 07/2020Company Name - City, State
  • Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
  • Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
  • Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
  • Logged weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
  • Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as forklifts and combi-lifts to move materials.
  • Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
  • Carefully and precisely manipulated controls of LP, battery, and gas-powered vehicles to navigate throughout facility, thoughtfully selecting routes to avoid obstructions and crowded areas.
  • Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment, including forklifts, palletjacks and overhead crane machines.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Ran automatic packaging machines to process waste and prepare shipments.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
  • Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
  • Released recyclable and waste materials into hoppers with minimal waste.
  • Used pendant-operated, overhead and gantry cranes in compliance with safety standards and company guidelines.
  • Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes and winches,and replaced worn out cables.
  • Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
  • Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
  • Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
  • Inspected all equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
  • Trained and monitored junior crane operators, communicating tasks clearly and giving regular, constructive feedback.
  • Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.
  • Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
Education and Training
GED, 08/2001
West Kearney High School - City, State
Skills
  • Able to lift 100 pounds
  • Hand and power tools
  • Standard operating procedures understanding
  • Materials handling
  • Hand tool operations
  • Forklift driving
  • Basic welding skills
  • Safety behaviors expertise
  • Time management
  • PPE use
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Multitasking
  • Training & Development
  • Overhead Crane Operation
  • Traffic Control Flagging
  • Valid Indiana Operators License
  • Previously CDL Class B Certified (Nebraska)
  • LP Gas Safety (Propane)
  • Anhydrous Ammonia Safety
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Material Safety and Data Sheet Familiar
  • Lock Out Tag Out Familiar
  • Battery Station Safety and Use Familiar
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • West Kearney High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Skilled Laborer
  • Robotic Welder/Production MIG Welder
  • Concrete Finisher
  • Forklift Operator/Overhead Crane Operator

Degrees

  • GED , 08/2001

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