RONALD WATSON
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138
267-***-**** (primary)
267-***-**** (mobile)
*********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Using my skills and experience in building trades, I would like to find a position as a general laborer or a machinist where I will complete projects safely and efficiently according to standards.
EXPERIENCE
Machinist Operator, Lloyd Industries
12/2014 - 11/2015
Mongomeryville, PA
Operated seven different presses used in production of fire dampers and other industrial products. Calculated dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers. Machined parts to specifications, using machining tools, lathes, milling machines, shapers and grinders. Set up, adjusted, and operated basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision operations. Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines. Measured, examined and tested completed units to check for defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Metal Extractor, A & R Metals
04/2013 - 10/2013
Fairless Hills, PA
Utilized hand tools including screw drivers, drills and hammers to extract metals from electronic equipment such as cell phones and computers for recycling and reprocessing. Broke down and separated materials and located to appropriate areas. Maintained clean work area, free of debris. Handled hazardous materials safely in accordance with OSHA standards.
Maintenance Technician, Brothers Cleaning
Company
10/2011 - 04/2013
Philadelphia, PA
Provided maintenance duties such as mopping, waxing and buffing floors, emptied and changed wastebaskets liners, dusting any cleaning surfaces, refilling dispensers with toilet paper, paper towels and soap, etc. to buildings in Center City, Philadelphia. Machine Operator, Transcontinental Direct
07/2008 - 05/2009
Warminster, PA
Observed machine operations to ensure quality and conformity. Adjusted machine components, tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product. Operated packaging machines. Removed finished packages from machine and separated any rejected items. Regulated machine flow and speed. Stopped or reset machines when malfunctions occurred. Clear any jams and reported malfunctions to supervisor. Secured finished packaged items by hand, gluing, stapling, or attaching fasteners. Stocked and sorted product for packaging or filling machine operation. Replenished packaging supplies. Inspected finished products for quality control.
Forklift Operator, Davis Company
03/2007 - 07/2008
Philadelphia, PA
Using forklift to retrieve boxed paper products, transferred materials to be staged at warehouse bay door locations. Used cherry picker, elevator fork lift, pallet jacks and stand- up or sit-down forklifts to transfer products. Also unloaded shipments. Examined records such as manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing loads. Prepared documents to route materials properly.
Communicated with supervisors to rectify any problems such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
MILITARY HISTORY
Army Honorable Discharge
Army Personnel Clerk
EDUCATION
Delaware Valley Trade School
Philadelphia, PA
Vocational/Technical Certificate
Building Renovations, including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and AC/DC. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Forklift Operator issued by Modern in
Pennsylvania