Evan Dowless
Lake City,AR
Summary
Reliable and hardworking industrial professional with hands-on experience in steel manufacturing, truck loading, and welding operations. Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments, operate heavy equipment, and train new employees while maintaining safety and efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills with a background in troubleshooting, leadership, and teamwork. Dedicated to continuous learning and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipper/Loader
Nucor Steel Memphis
Nucor Memphis
11.2022 - Current
- Build and load Trucks within the specific instructions per sales in G1
- Pulled steel from mill and located it to the shipping yard
- Assist lead with odd jobs including door 9, hemsaw, and straightener
- Trained and coached incoming new hires regarding safety and everyday job tasks
- Have completed cycle counts and inventory
- Ability to communicate with other departments to get the work done
- Assisted G1 Rail with pulling heat complete jobs and loading rail cars.
- Truck Loading everyday, 10 - 40 FT material
- Assisted around the mill moving stands, and anything else needed.
- Ottawa Truck Operation/Skytrac Operations
Tech 2
Ritter Communications
Manila, AR
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Troubleshot and fixed Cable, Internet, and Phone systems in Residential/Business environments
- Worked independently and troubleshooting on the job site, making sure the customers' needs are met.
- Trained and work with fiber in northeast Arkansas
- Was the interim lead within my work area for the last few months when my lead technician wasn’t present
Welder
Bilco Manufacturing
Trumann
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Welded per custom blueprint to meet the customer's needs
- Aluminum, Galvanized, and Stainless welding mainly done within my time at Bilco.
Education
Welding Certificate -
Arkansas State University Newport
Jonesboro, AR04-2018
LPN Certification - undefined
Arkansas State University Newport
Jonesboro, AR04-2017
Highschool Degree - undefined
Riverside High School
Lake City, AR05-2016
Skills
- Former ERT Teammate
- Welding Skills
- Teachable
- Adaptable
- Ability to work in a fast environment
- Strong will to learn
- Leadership Skills
- Great Teammate
- Great in problem solving
- Licensed in Taylor operations
- Gantry Crane Experience
- Ottawa Certification
- Skytrac Certification
Timeline
Shipper/Loader
Nucor Steel Memphis
11.2022 - Current
Tech 2
Ritter Communications
05.2021 - 11.2022
Welder
Bilco Manufacturing
09.2019 - 04.2021
LPN Certification - undefined
Arkansas State University Newport
Highschool Degree - undefined
Riverside High School
Welding Certificate -
Arkansas State University Newport