VERLON JOHNSON

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DES MOINES, IA 50311

316-***-**** (Cell)

515-***-**** (Home)

acryko@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

I have 8 years of experience, including as a Forklift Operator (Temp) CON-TROL, as a Laborer (HOLCIM) and as a Laborer (Concrete) in industries including Business Services, Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods and Food and Kindred Products. Most recently, I have been working as a Forklift Operator

(Temp) CON-TROL at EXPRESS (temp) from May 2015 to July 2015. My skills and experiences include: Electrical Wiring,, Machine Operation, Machining, Plumbing, Schematic Diagrams, Soldering, Welding, Wiring, Ethanol. Objective

Seeking fulltime employment that provides opportunities for learning,development,and advancement. Professional Experience

Forklift Operator (Temp) CON-TROL May 2015 to July 2015 EXPRESS (temp), DES MOINES, IA

Inspected product loads for accuracy. Ensured complete and timely deliveries. Operated forklifts. Serviced vehicles and equipment by cleaning and replacing gas tanks. Scanned products. Cleaned work areas and equipment. Reported equipment problems. Ensured safe work environment. Inspected vehicles. Applied basic computer skills. Able to lift more than 75 lbs. Laborer (HOLCIM) Mar. 2015 to June 2015

EXPRESS (temp), DES MOINES, IA

Performed manual labor. Tagged containers. Read and interpreted work orders. Determined work assignments and equipment needs. Moved materials by hand, using heavy equipment. Followed all safety rules and regulations. Laborer (Concrete) Dec. 2014 to Mar. 2015

CRETIX, DES MOINES, IA

Smoothed and finished surfaces of poured concrete. Checked the forms that hold the concrete. Ensured forms were properly constructed. Set forms to the desired pitch and depth. Spread concrete. Leveled concrete. Smoothed concrete. Built wooden molds. Used power vibrator, brooms, tamper, power grinders.

Electrician Helper (Temp) Oct. 2014 to Dec. 2014

TRILLIUM, DES MOINES, IA

Helped electricians. Performed semi skilled electrical duties. Furnished electricians with materials, equipment, tools and supplies. Cleaned work area and equipment. Measured wire and conduit. Positioned and fastened objects such as wires and conduit. Drilled holes for wiring. Checked electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation. Stripped insulation from wire ends. Complied with all safety regulations. Used industry tools such as circuit testers, conduit benders, screwdrivers, utility knives, crimping tools and cable cutters. Knowledge sets include: Fish tape, Jackhammers. Laborer (SANDBLASTER) Aug. 2014 to Oct. 2014

PLAINES, DES MOINES, IA

Performed manual labor. Tagged containers. Labeled containers. Read and interpreted work orders. Determined work assignments and equipment needs. Loaded and unloaded materials. Ensured a clean and safe working environment. Performed housekeeping duties. Maintained tools and equipment. Followed all safety rules and regulations. My accomplishments included: Set up machines for sandblasting,an clean Ethanol plants,accomplishments,I was a great team member,an had to be considering,the dangerous environment,which we worked. Knowledge sets include: Materials Handling, Power saws, Respiratory Protection, Safety, Awareness. Certified Forklift Operator Oct. 2013 to Dec. 2013 KELLOGGS, MEMPHIS, TN

Inspected product loads for accuracy. Operated tractors. Transported materials between loading, processing, and storage areas. Operated forklifts. Secured materials for transport. Serviced vehicles and equipment by cleaning, fueling and replacing gas tanks. Cleaned work areas and equipment. Reported equipment problems. Ensured safe work environment. Inspected vehicles. Able to lift more than 75 lbs. My accomplishments included: My job consisted of taking care of courtyard duties,constantly cleaning and sanitizing,and empty 400-500lbs of waste in open top trailer with the forklift,doin it all safely and in a timely manner.

Machine Operator Feb. 2013 to July 2013

WITTERN GROUP, DES MOINES, IA

Listened to machine operation to detect malfunctions. Ensured programs meet specifications. Lifted workpieces to machines manually. Calculated size of cuts, position of cuts. Operated and controlled mainframe computers. Planned machining by studying work orders. Maintained specifications by cutting. My accomplishments included: TO run the press brake machine. MAINTANCE Apr. 2012 to July 2012

IMAC, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Repaired and maintained the following: MY JOB WAS PREVENTIVE MAIN.ANYTHING,FROM PLUMBING TO ELECTRICAL. Experienced in pipe fitting, welding, machining, electrical repair and installation. Maintained electrical systems. Inspected and tested equipment. Made repairs. Replaced worn and broken parts. Installed parts and equipment. Used hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Performed preventive maintenance. Installed and repaired wiring. Performed electrical repair and maintenance. Other certification(s): I DO HAVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION,OF UTILITY MAINETANCE,WHICH COVERS BASIC ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING AND HVAC. Knowledge sets include: Adjustable crescent wrenches, Adjustable hand wrenches, Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches, Adjustable widemouth pliers, Adjustable wrenches, Air compressors, Allen wrenches, Ammeters, Arc welders, Ball peen hammers, C clamps, Caulking guns, Center punches, Channel lock pliers, Chipping hammers, Claw hammers, Cold chisels, Conduit benders, Conduit cutters, Cordless power drills, Crowbars, Cutting torches, Dollies, Drain augers, Drain or pipe cleaning equipment, Drain or toilet plunger, Drill presses, Dust and particulate respirators, Electric nail guns, Electric Technical Expertise

Ammeters, Caulking Equipment, Channel Lock Pliers, Chisels, Claw Hammers, Cleaning, Conduit Benders, Cutting Torch, Dollies, Drill Presses, Electrical Schematics, Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Equipment Cleaning, Flaring Tools, Forklift, Grease Guns, Grinders, HVAC, Hammer Drills, Hand Tools, Hand Welding, Inspection, Jackhammers, Lawnmowers, MAINFRAME, Mig Welding, Machine Operation, Machining, Mallets, Measuring Tapes, Microsoft Windows, Nail Guns, Overhead Hoists, Paint Roller, Pipe Cutters, Plumbing, Power Drills, Power Tools, Preventive Maintenance, Repair, Schematic Diagrams, Screwdrivers, Sledgehammers, Socket Wrenches, Soldering, Soldering Irons, Table Saws, Voltage Testers, Welding, Welding Equipment, Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters, Wire Strippers, Wiring, Backhoes, Joists, Pipe - Threading Machine, Sanitary Systems, Water Piping Systems, Cable Cutters, Circuit Testers, Computer Skills, Ethanol, Heavy Equipment, Housekeeping, Insulation, Power Grinders, Power Saws, Sandblasting, Tampers

Certification

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, UTILITY MAIN., 2002; Kansas planers, Fish tape, Fish tape pullers, Flaring tools, Flat blade screwdrivers, Fuse pullers, Gas welders, Goggles, Grease guns, Grinders, Hacksaws, Hammer drills, Hammers, Hand drills, High pressure water sprayers, Jackhammers, Jacks, Ladders, Lawnmowers, Levels, Lifts, Locking C-clamps, Mallets, Measuring tapes, MIG, Oil can, Oxy Acetylene, Paint brushes, Paint rollers, Paint spray guns, Pipe or tube cutters, Pipe threaders, Pipe vises, Pipe wrenches, Plungers, Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters, Portable two way radios, Power drills, Power nail guns, Power pipe cutters, Pry bars, Putty knives, Repairs, Safety gloves, Safety goggles, Safety shoes, Saws, Scaffolding, Screwdrivers, Sledgehammers, Socket sets, Socket wrench sets, Soldering equipment, Soldering irons or guns, Step ladders, Straight pipe wrenches, Straight screwdrivers, Stud finders, Table saws, Tape measures, Tubing cutters, Two way radios, Utility knives, Vise grip pliers, Voltage testers, Volt-ohm meters VOM, Welding, Welding clamps, Wire crimpers, Wire cutters.

Mig Welder Aug. 2011 to Dec. 2011

LABOR READY, CONWAY SPRING, KS

Used welding processes including: WHERE I LAID 3-6'' BEADS,AN TACK WELDING,OFTEN USED TORCH CUTTER,AN ETC. Welded metal components. Ignited torches. Checked for defects. Removed rough spots. Changed wires. Pulled pry bars to align parts. Operated a forklift. Cut steel using a plasma cutter. Used hand-welding equipment. Welded components in flat positions, vertical positions, horizontal positions and overhead positions. Cut workpieces, using powered saws. Knowledge sets include: Adjustable wrenches, Air drills, Bandsaws, Blow torches, Drill presses, Electric overhead hoists, Forklifts, Goggles, Grinding machines, Hammers, Jacks, Ladders, Mig, Oxyacetylene welding equipment, Scaffolding, Wire cutters.

ASSEMBLY Jan. 2011 to June 2011

CASE NEW HOLLAND, WICHITA, KS

Installed components and wiring. Inspected and tested wiring installations. Assembled electrical systems and support structures. Conducted repairs and replacements. Soldered wires and components. Recognized parts and polarity by visual inspection. Read and interpreted schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints and work orders. Used soldering irons, pliers, cutters of various types, wire strippers and assembly tools. Checked and approved all equipment for proper operation before being put into use. My accomplishments included: I INSTALLED RADIOS,SPEAKERS,WIRING HARNESS,IN A TIMELY MANNER,I EVEN INSTALLED BACK WINDOWS ON THE SKIDLOADERS. Knowledge sets include: Assembly Line, Electrical, Electrical Schematics, Electrical Wiring, Power drills, Repairs, Schematics, Soldering irons, Wire crimpers, Wire cutting tools. PLUMBERS HELPER May 2008 to Nov. 2009

R&C PROFESS, PARK CITY, KS

Assembled pipes. Followed plumbing codes. Measured pipes. Cut pipes. Inspected structures. Assessed material and equipment needs. Detected and located leaks. Hung steel supports from ceiling joists. Replaced or repaired broken pipes. Installed and repaired fixtures, pipe assemblies, valves, appliances, pipes and fittings. Worked on water systems, drainage systems, underground storm systems, sanitary systems and water piping systems. Used pipe cutters and pipe-threading machines. Knowledge sets include: Acetylene torches, Allen wrenches, Backhoes, Bandsaws, Bolt cutters, Claw hammers.

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