Brian S. Black
*** * *** ******, ******, IL ***** ac0fi2@r.postjobfree.com 815-***-****
OBJECTIVE
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SKILLS & ABILITIES
10+ years experience in MIG welding stainless and mild steel, reading blueprints, fabricating parts as necessary, forklift operation, and crane operation
Able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Troubleshooter, Punctual, Reliable, Computer Literate
Licensed EMT-B (5/2003-5/2007)
EXPERIENCE
WELDING INSTRUCTOR ROCKFORD CAREER COLLEGE
2016 – 2016
Taught stick, MIG, and TIG welding
Taught cord and TRD classes
Taught trade safety and welding machine set-up as well as set-up for other equipment within the trades department
Hands-on welding skills and academic work with students
WELDER NIPPON SHARYO
2015 – 2015
Welding and assembly of passenger train cars
Blueprint reading
Forklift operation
WELDER ST. MARY’S CEMENT COMPANY
2015 – 2015
Welding
Building and equipment maintenance
WELDER WOODS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
2013 – 2014
Welding and assembly of mowers, back hoes, and other product lines
Operation of metal fabrication tooling
WELDER DRAWING TECHNOLOGIES
2012 – 2013
Building and welding a variety of wire drawing machines
Operate plasma cutter and cut off torch
Drive stand-up and sit-down forklifts
FINISHER QUEBECOR WORLD
2008 – 2010
Set-up and operate stitching machines
Set-up mail order for delivery on several product lines
WELDER CALDWELL GROUP
2005 – 2008
Welding, assembly, and manufacturing over crane systems
Forklift operation and operation of all overhead crane systems
First responder and member of the safety team
WELDER BEST WELDING
2004 – 2005
Welding and assembly of multiple product lines
Running brake presses and drill presses
WELDER AMERICAN TRAILER
2003 – 2004
Welding and assembly of heavy duty utility trailers
Responsible for complete manufacturing process
WELDER WOODS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
2000 – 2003
Welding and assembly of mowers, back hoes, and other product lines
Operation of metal fabrication tooling
WELDER E.D. ETNYRE & COMPANY
1998 – 2000
Welding and assembly of asphalt servicing equipment and trailers
Operation of metal fabrication equipment, forklifts, and cranes
MILITARY SERVICE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT
CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA
JULY 1996 – MARCH 1997
Graduated Boot Camp in the top 10% of the company
Earned Marine Corps Sharpshooter Badge
Promoted to Private First Class in January 1997
On-the-job training with Hazardous Materials and Ordnance
EDUCATION
SAUK VALLEY COLLEGE, DIXON, IL
EMT-B LICENSE
MAY 2011
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE, ROCKFORD, IL
EMT-B LICENSE
MAY 2003
OREGON HIGH SCHOOL, OREGON, IL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
MAY 1996
REFERENCES
Available upon request