Minneapolis, MN ***** •702-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
Paul D. Buck
Objective
To obtain a full time position that utilizes my 20+ years of experience and skill in metal
fabrication
Skills Summary
Certified NASA Welder Creative Thinker 20 years’ experience in
steel fabrication
Boiler Maker Skilled in Blue Print Reading Dependable
Hard Worker Ability to work independently as well as on a team
Prefers long hours
Professional Experience
Structural Metal Fabrication
Positioned, aligned, fit, and welded parts to form complete units or subunits,
following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches,
and hand tools.
Positioned or tightened braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in
position for welding or riveting.
Studied engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and
task sequences.
Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters,
grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and
assemble metal components.
NASA Certified Welder
Crane Operator
Lifted blocks of wood onto the truck, stabilize while being cut off, overhead crane.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate crane for the purpose
moving, placing, or stabilizing loads.
Determined load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent
overload.
Cleaned, lubricated, and maintained mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling
devices, making repairs as necessary.
Directed helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Employment History
Ercoa Industries, Inc –Braham,
MN
2012
Metal Fabricator
AAA Labor–Minneapolis,
MN
2011
General Laborer
People Link – Rockford,
MI
2007 - 2008
Metal Fabricator
Genzinksteel – Holland,
MI
2007 - 2008
Metal Fabrication
H.A. Irish – Dorr,
MI
1996 - 2008
Fabrication/ Crane Operator/ Ground Crew
Certificates and Licenses
2002 NASA Welder Qualification NASA, MI
1996 Structural Welding Certificate: MI Grand Rapids,
MI
1993 Structural Welding Certificate: MN Minneapolis,
MN
1990 Boiler License Seattle, WA