Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Paragon Industries, Inc., excelling in machinery operations and team leadership. Demonstrated expertise in fiber optic technology and problem-solving, enhancing production efficiency and safety compliance. Proven ability to train and lead teams, achieving significant improvements in operational processes. Construction and map reading. Working around utilities. Water, sewer, electrical.
Collaborated with colleagues to optimize team performance and achieve production goals.
Troubleshot minor mechanical issues with the band saw machinery, reducing reliance on external repair services where possible.
Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and operating band saw machinery.
Upheld high levels of product quality through adherence to established company specifications and guidelines.
Assisted in training new team members on band saw operations, ensuring a smooth transition into the role.
Cut ends of pipe off and crush test welds to ensure passing quality. Use band saw or torch.
Paint passed pipes and failed pipes.
Also when floor was backed up volunteer to help production by jumping on another machine from bevelers to hydro testing pipe to continue getting production out the door.
Maintenance on equipment. Welding. Cleaning.
Installed heating and air units to ensure optimal climate control.
Run and install duct work through attics.
Set outside unit pads in location along with soldering copper from house to unit. .
Clean and maintain work trailer and tools
Set vents and duct work according to maps in desire location of each house or hotel.
Run crane to set units on top of resorts
Reduced material waste with precise measurements and effective use of raw materials.
Adapted to varying project requirements by quickly learning new techniques and adjusting saw settings as needed.
Maintained an organized workspace through diligent cleaning practices, ensuring debris removal after each shift for optimal productivity.
Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
Increased production efficiency by maintaining saw equipment and performing regular blade replacements.
Completed special cuts, grooves and bevels to produce desired looks.
Enhanced workplace safety by consistently following established safety protocols and guidelines for saw operations.
Ensured accurate record-keeping by documenting material cuts, machine adjustments, blade changes, and general maintenance activities in daily logs.
Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis. Including backhoe, excavator, bulldozer, 8 yard dump truck ( no air brakes) . Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job. Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
Installation of water lines, septic lines, septic tanks.
Haul gravel for drive ways , fill dirt for new house pads.
Frame and pour concrete
Demolition of standing abandoned buildings, and homes.
Worked with local funeral home and contracted with them to dig local graves for funerals
Aerial telecommunication foreman. Working/leading a 3 man crew installing new strand and fiber on utility poles. In comm space and power space.
Read and understand blue print maps with locations, height, and placement of new utilities.
Maintenance on lines that have been previously built.
Experience in aerial lines, pole climbing, bucket truck, underground, vaults placement, ped placement.
Power tools, hand tools, JTSA, safety PPE
Osp pole climbing and bucket truck
Welding