Alex Gessner

Experience

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  Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Packing Floater

  Summary: Become proficient In all work areas on multiple machine stations in order to fill in, including green lumber processing, end sawing, kiln dry sorting, stacking and sticking lumber both before and after kiln drying.Prepare packs of lumber for export. Work in a fast-paced environment. Assist maintenance and grounds crew in building maintenance. air drying yard maintenance, etc.

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  Pioneer Food Services

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Sweep and Mop-Dining Hall

  Sweep dining hall floors after closing hours and mop down with sanitizing solution

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  Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Floater-Packing Department

  Duties Summary:Become proficient in all work areas on multiple machine stations in order to fill in, including green lumber processing, end sawing, kiln dry sorting, stacking and sticking lumber both before and after kiln dryingPrepare packs of lumber for export. Work in a fast-paced environment. Assist maintenance and grounds crews in building maintenance, air drying yard maintenance, including the use of basic metal fabrication equipment, plate compactors, concrete hammer drills, etc. Operate machinery including skid loaders, high lifts, mowers and tractors. Make short-distance runs with company vehicles to procure rental equipment/necessary parts. Show less

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  Pioneer Food Services

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Stock Worker

  Duties Summary:Break down pallet loads of food on the loading dock and arrange them into locations in respective food coolers. Shift, 3 days per week. Lift boxes weighing from 5 to 85 pounds each.

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  Gessner's Bike Repair

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2020

  Owner/Mechanic

  Duties Include:Perform tune-up and overhaul work of student, faculty, and staff bicycles at the university campusSpecialize in: drivetrain rust removal, derailleur calibration, and brake tune-up and replacementCompetently order and replace more complex parts as needed, including but not limited to: bearings, freehubs, tires, derailleurs, brake cables, bottom bracket bearings, and moreOver 40+ Cedarville University faculty, staff, and students served to date

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  Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

  Manufacturing Floater

  Worked between fall and spring semesters. Duties included:Assist in operation on various machines in the manufacturing department, being able to fill in when additional help was needed or machine operators were off Stack various widths and lengths of kiln-dried lumber in a fast-paced environment. Maintain quality specifications of product being processed, reading technical spec sheets and performing spot checks on product at regular intervals throughout the day. Read and understand machine operator's technical sheets and perform associated duties as needed. Show less

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  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Construction Inspector

  Responsibilities Included:Ensure compliance on all assigned road construction projects to PA Pub.408 Construction Manual, RC-Standard Road Construction Standards,contract-specific special provisions, as well as all technical drawingsInspect and document daily all site activities through Project Site Activities (PSA) reportsMeasure and calculate quantities of jobsite pay itemsWork with the contractor(s) to optimize efficiency while producing results in accordance with specificationsEnsure concrete, bituminous, and compaction testing procedures are done in accordance with test standardsInterpret contract and plans if the contractor has any disputes or questions, or referring them to a superiorVerify and record certifications for materials used by contractor(s)in PPCC (Pennsylvania Project Collaboration Center) Show less

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  Cedarville University

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Automotive Worker

  Duties Include:Inspect and refuel all university fleet vehicles as needed on a daily basisMonitor maintenance schedules for all vehicles and report any findings each night

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  Danis

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Assistant Engineer

  Duties Include:Draft work orders, change orders, purchase orders, and cost opinions as neededUpload, modify, track files, drawings and bid packages in Autodesk BIM360Design a database to assist in matching and filing inspection tickets to corresponding permits, capable of handling several hundred rows of recordsMaintain updated progress photos of all main projects in Autodesk BIM360Inspect all site activities for build compliance and safety compliance

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  Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Inspection & Testing Technician

  Learn and obtain certifications regarding concrete, steel, and foundation bearing testing methodsTravel to assigned construction sites with company vehicle to perform 3rd party construction testing in the above categories, all tests in accordance with industry standard test proceduresCreate and archive test specimens for data analysisWork with construction personnel to optimize testing with the least disturbance to workflowWork duration ended within 6 weeks due to COVID-19 and loss of work for the company Show less

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2023

  CSA-Tools & Hardware

  Assist customers in determining what tools and/or hardware are best suited to their particular needsMaintain a detailed level of product knowledge in both departmentsRe-key door locks for customers from all of the main brands sold at LowesCut plexiglass, glass, cable and chain, lumber, and electrical wire to length at the customer’s request Maintain a safe working environment through morning safety checks, proper use of PPE, and organization of top-stocked merchandiseWork with coworkers as a team to provide in-stock product on the shelvesOperate power equipment as needed to move larger productRetain sufficient product knowledge in nearby plumbing, electrical, and millwork departments in order to assist customers as needed Show less

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  Danis

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Assistant Estimator

  Assist main estimating team in calculating material estimates for various jobsitesVisit various jobsites throughout the term to gain a better understanding of construction procedures Create a database to cross-reference previous material costs per unit with projected material costs to reduce overhead and waste in each estimate

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  Playworld Inc.

  Nov 2023 - now

  • Competently operate and transition between several models of Komo CNC routers• Cut a wide variety of parts including custom parts and backsides from various materials• Change and touch-off tooling as needed, and maintain tool offset records• Troubleshoot controller errors and work with programming and maintenance to keep routers operational

  • Jr. R&D Engineer

    Apr 2024 - now

  • CNC Router Operator/Machinist

    Nov 2023 - Apr 2024