Aaron J. Payne
Columbus, MS *****
Home: 662-***-****
Alternate: 662-***-****
Email: *********@****.***
? Objective
Highly motivated individual with extensive experience, knowledge, and
excellent public relation skills seeking a challenging position at a growth-
oriented company, which will allow me to provide professional services and
utilize my skills and acquire new abilities.
? Work Experience
06/2010-Present Squincher Cooperation; Columbus, MS
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Troubleshooting and repair of all mechanical equipment such as pumps,
pneumatic cylinders, conveyors and air compressors.
Assist in the operation of all equipment in processes
07/2007-05/2010 Severstal Steel; Columbus, MS
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Responsible for writing preventative maintenance schedule, writing of lock-
out tag-out procedures.
Coordinating and scheduling outside contractors jobs.
Operation and mechanical maintenance of bag lock with consist of repair and
upkeep of main air fans, pneumatic cylinders, gearboxes, and gauges and all
process equipment.
Responsible for any welding and fabrication that is needed, along with
trouble shooting of mechanical problems
Perform all EPA compliance and documentation and monitoring.
Perform loading of hazardous materials and ensure all paperwork and
documents were in compliance.
04/1997-07/2007 Babcock & Wilcox; West Point, MS
Welder
Fabricate and weld different types of materials according to blueprints and
drawings.
Knowledge and experiences in welding with different types of materials such
as stainless steel, carbon steel and incorel alloys.
Trained in different types of welding such as Mig, Tig, Arc Welding and
Flux-core welding.
09/1990-04/1997 Weyerhaeuser Company; Columbus, MS
Utility Technician
Monitored and operated water treatment facilities.
Responsible for testing water and maintenance of equipment in area.
Operated and maintained a six-cell cooling tower.
Responsible for making rounds on boilers to check and make sure everything
was running properly.
Operated front-end loader, Bobcat, forklift, manlift, and crane and boom
truck.
Loaded and inspected rail cars and chemical trucks and prepared the proper
data for each load.
01/1990-09/1990 Sunflower Food Stores; Columbus, MS
Stock Clerk/
Responsible for maintaining the appearance of the produce department.
Sorting and conditioning all the produce for quality and customer
satisfaction.
Unloaded delivery trucks and stocked the store on a weekly basis.
Assisted in taking inventory; cleaned and conditioned other departments in
the store.
04/1990-09/1990 A & T Tree Services; Columbus, MS
Ground Worker
Cut and trimmed trees using chainsaws and various blades.
Responsible for cleaning the work areas.
? Education
03/1997 East Mississippi Community College
Completed ARC Welding 4.8 Continuing Education Units
08/1986-05/1990 Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS
Studied in the field of Political Science
09/1982-05/1986 Caldwell High School; Columbus, MS
High School Diploma
? Special Skills
Knowledgeable in Microsoft office, basic computer skills, and management
skills, great team player, hard worker and easily adapts in fast-paced
environments. Attended training classes on Turbine Generators and classes
taught by Batz Chemicals on water purification and filtration; trained in
HazMat and how to unload trucks and rail cars and proper labeling.
? Organizations
Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
Member of Evening Star Lodge #10 Free and Accepted Masons
Member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church
? References
Available upon request