Machine Operator Mechanical

Jerry Ferguson

Beech Creek, KY *****

********************@*****.*** - 270-***-**** or 270-***-****

Reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Die/mold setter

Plastic Products Company - Greenville, KY - May 2012 to July 2017

•Set up machines for daily operations.

•Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices

.

•Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.

•Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.

•Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.

•Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders.

•Installed machinery, equipment and new and replacement parts.

•Transferred tools, parts, equipment and supplies to and from work stations.

•Lubricated shafts, bearings and machinery gears.

•Maintained and repaired tools, equipment and machines.

•Operated hand tools to adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.

Diesel Mechanic

Clays Trucking - Beechmont, KY

• Installed, aligned, and balanced new equipment.

• Performed preventative maintenance on electrical panels and distribution systems.

• Welded metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order.

• Read work orders to prepare for machine setup.

• Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.

• Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and

electronic testing devices.

• Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.

• Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.

• Installed machinery, equipment and new and replacement parts.

• Referred to blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs to diagnose and repair equipment.

• Maintained and repaired tools, equipment and machines.

• Lubricated shafts, bearings and machinery gears.

• Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct them.

• Serviced systems for air handling, hydraulic, electrical, valves, circuits and pumps.

• Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures.

* Aligned motor, air end and coupling using calipers, dial indicators and straight edges.

Carpenter

Smith Siding/Roofing - Greenville, KY

• Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.

• Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.

• Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.

• Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.

• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.

• Cleared drains and downspouts and cleaned gutters.

• Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.

• Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.

• Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.

• Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.

• Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.

• Built and hung custom doors and frames.

• Constructed residential decks, carports, garages and sunrooms.

• Constructed safety provisions, including scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings, fall protection and

temporary covers.

• Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain

tracks and TV brackets.

• Repaired and remodeled wood, iron, chain link and vinyl fencing.

• Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area.

• Operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.

• Set and built form systems and set embeds.

• Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.

• Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware.

Repaired roofs and flooring and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens.

• Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.

• Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.

• Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces.

• Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.

• Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials.

• Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting.

• Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams.

• Performed flat glass repairs and minor structural repairs to concrete and wood decks, window trim, windows

and door casings.

EDUCATION

Certified in Welding

West Kentucky Community and Technical College - Paducah, KY

SKILLS

Certified Welder, Knowledgeable in construction safety, Interior and exterior renovation, Strong mechanical

aptitude, Job shop experience, Hand/power tools, Machine servicing, Works well independently, Certified

forklift operater, Material handling expert, Assembly line production, Set-ups of molds, Set up and

breakdown of machines, Skilled machine operator, Skilled in machine operation, Pallet jack operation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Looking for permanent job in a company I can move up in. Hard working fast learner ready and willing to put

in the work to be the best employee I can be. I grew up in a mechanical/constuction family. I have over 20

years of (uncertified) experience.

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