Experience

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  J christy construction co

  Feb 2014 - May 2016

  Helper

  • Supported welding activities by tacking clips and brackets into place.• Checked wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes.• Read and understood drawings and manuals.• Learned to operate a Skytrak along with many other pieces of heavy equipment.• Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.• Inspected each completed fabrication project to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications. Show less

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  David wade correctional center

  May 2016 - Jul 2017

  Sargent

  • Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.• Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.• Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.• Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment.• Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.• Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.• Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.• Completed safety protocols during emergency situations.• Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.• Searched prisoners cells and belongs for contraband and weapons. Show less

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  Diversified construction

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Pipefitter
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  Conifex timber inc.

  Sept 2017 - May 2019

  Forklift operator

  • Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.• Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.• Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.• Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.• Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.• Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to lumber being lifted.• Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines.• Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.• Cleaned and removed debris from shipping and receiving sections to prevent accidents and keep areas clear.• Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.• Monitored counts, weights and measures to verify accuracy.• Organized warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.• Reviewed equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.• Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations.• Kept forklifts functional by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.• Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment, using hand tools and power tools.• Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.• Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.• Notified management about necessary repairs or professional service needs for building operating systems. Show less

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  Diversified construction

  Jul 2019 - now

  Pipefitter

  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.• Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.• Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.• Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.• Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for the job.• Threaded pipes using specified machinery.• Bored holes into existing structures to install piping to meet new system specifications.• Cut and hammered pipes to meet design specifications for individual system installations.• Supported welding activities by tacking clips and brackets into place.• Used fabrication knowledge to build new components and supports for structures.• Read and understood drawings and manuals.• Repaired sheet metal deficiencies in ducts, drainpipes and control boxes to improve components' structural integrity.• Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe work environment. Show less