David Bernard
Waldron
Summary
Skilled and versatile operator with comprehensive knowledge of plant tasks and safety protocols. With a history of excelling in high-pressure environments, including steel and mineral refineries. Successfully navigated complex equipment operations. Proficient in coordinating production schedules and ensuring quality control, resulting in consistently high output levels. Skilled in loading and processing orders using equipment, alongside maintaining stringent safety standards. Strong mechanical aptitude, with a proven ability to conduct repairs and rework to minimize production interruptions. Dedicated to fostering a culture of safety and efficiency in all daily operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Utility
Gerdau Special Steel
Fort Smith
08.2023 - Current
- Qualified in three departments: Finishing, Rolling Mill, and Refractory.
- Processed steel bar orders at Straighteners, Bar Turners, and Heat Treat processes.
- Managed timely processing of all mill orders to ensure continuous production flow.
- Tagged and processed orders while loading trailers using overhead crane.
- Resolved mechanical malfunctions to maintain equipment efficiency.
- Performed rework on orders to minimize holds and delays.
Machinist
Nidec Motor Corp.
Mena
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated manual lathe and manual mill to achieve precise tolerances specified in blueprints.
- Executed machining tasks with zero defects, ensuring high-quality shaft production for electric motors.
Material Handler
Searles Valley Minerals
Trona
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Coordinated with Logistics to supply customers efficiently.
- Operated heavy equipment including Forklift, Bobcat, and Yard Truck for various tasks.
- Inspected and loaded trucks and railcars using Probe inventory system and completed Weighmaster paperwork.
- Communicated with Yardmaster and train crew to ensure safe plant servicing.
- Prepared reports on irregular activities, including delays and incidents.
- Utilized transloaders for efficient unloading/loading of trucks and railcars.
- Performed housekeeping duties by maintaining cleanliness in assigned areas.
- Troubleshot issues and provided support to electricians and maintenance personnel.
Train Clerk/Shipping Operator
U.S. Borax Rio Tinto
Boron
04.2021 - 11.2021
- As a train clerk for Rio Tinto I was required to manage inbound empties and outbound loads in coordination with BNSF out in the field when they arrived in the yard.
- I was also tasked with overseeing supply chain needs on a week to week basis with our customers.
- I was tasked with sorting and coordinating our customer needs as well as delegating our outbound list with our shipping operators to build our trains according to each daily pull list.
- I was responsible for the daily pull list.
- As a train clerk I was also still considered a shipping operator so I could assist daily operation as needed, which included rail movement such as locomotive operation, brakeman/switchman duties, modified front end loader operation, as well as railcar loading.
- Executed brakeman and switchman responsibilities during rail operations.
- Operated modified front-end loader for railcar loading tasks.
Solar Technician
World Wind and Solar
Tehachapi
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Led daily safety meetings, generating and completing JSA, LOTO, and other necessary documentation before work.
- Executed LOTO procedures by switching off combiner boxes for both G.E. 1 megawatt and 4 megawatt inverters during maintenance.
- Deactivated transformer to ground AC and DC high voltage lines following Nextera and G.E. safety protocols.
- Conducted voltage checks using a voltmeter to confirm zero voltage reading prior to scheduled maintenance.
- Cleared scheduled maintenance after ensuring all safety procedures were met.
Assistant
Modern Machine Company
Tehachapi
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Fabricated various test fixtures.
Education
Welding Technology -
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA, USA11.2025
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Welding
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Locomotive Operation
- Adaptability
Certification
- Engineer certified
- Brakeman / switchman certified
- Forklift certified
- Skid steer certified
- Ottawa yard dog certified
- Front end loader certified
- Tig welding
- Stick welding
- Mig Welding
- Oxyacetylene welding
Timeline
Plant Utility
Gerdau Special Steel
08.2023 - Current
Machinist
Nidec Motor Corp.
08.2022 - 08.2023
Train Clerk/Shipping Operator
U.S. Borax Rio Tinto
04.2021 - 11.2021
Material Handler
Searles Valley Minerals
03.2018 - 06.2022
Solar Technician
World Wind and Solar
07.2017 - 02.2018
Assistant
Modern Machine Company
06.2015 - 01.2017
Welding Technology -
Cerro Coso Community College