Billy D. Hopkins Jr.

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Marshall, Michigan 49068 email:acps39@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I am a licensed CDL Class “A” operator with 4 years driving experience. I have more 10 years plus

experience as a Millwright where I maintained excellent productivity rates and product quality standards. I

have shown a proven ability to work with others to achieve goals, and have knowledge of QS9000, SPC

training and federal safety regulations. I have a strong working knowledge of basic electricity. Computer

knowledge includes the ability to use the Internet for research and software package Microsoft Word.

CAREER HISTORY

Welder, Tenneco Automotive, Marshall 09/2007 –2015

Responsibilities are to include assembling and welding exhaust systems for Ford, Chrysler, and General

Motors

Truck Driver, Michigan Extruded Aluminum, Jackson 11/2004 – 2007

I was responsible for loading and unloading 53’ trailer with aluminum products and delivering them

throughout the state of Michigan and northern Indiana. Occasionally, duties may include staying at the shop

in Jackson and packing aluminum products.

Heavy Equipment Operator, Terra Contracting, LLC, Kalamazoo 09/2003 – 10/2003

I was responsible for operating machinery such as Moxy (MT 26 & MT 36) trucks and front end loaders. I

also performed manual labor.

Millwright / Machine Repair, Hayes Albion Corporation, Albion 11/1988 – 06/2002

I maintained Hydraulic and mechanical drive systems, pneumatic systems, and overhead cranes. Worked

closely with other employees to ensure safety and quality control and was responsible for cutting and welding

(metal fabrication). Experience also includes working with lathes and mills.

Production Steel Worker, Walker Manufacturing, Marshall 12/1986 – 11/1988

I was responsible for quality inspection and wire welding on production line. Set up and operated production

saws in a fast-paced production environment.

Combat Engineer, United States Army 08/1984 – 07/1987

Responsible for building bridges, installed and removed wire barriers, and drove 5 ton and 2 ton trucks as

well as other tasks related to the job.

Electrician, National Guard 07/1987 07/1988

I was responsible for electrical work for various projects for the National Guard.

EDUCATION

Criminal Justice and Psychology

Kaplan University 2009 2014

Bachelor of Science Program

Industrial Electricity

Kellogg Community College 2008 present

Battle Creek, Michigan

North Country Heavy Equipment School 2003

Escanaba, Michigan 49829

• Completed 120 hour Heavy Equipment Operation Training Program.

• Excavation related math skills, field determination of soil texture, and

recognition of contours and elevations and the study of operators’ manuals.

• Field exercises included equipment operation, safety procedures, routine

maintenance, fueling, and the use of laser transit to set grades and field staking.

• Completed an 8 Hour NUCA training, Competent Person (CPT)

designation, and received certification in this area with 40 hour training in

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).

• Ability to operate Komatsu PC 200 LC Excavator, 2 John Deere 310

Backhoes, John Deere 450 GLT Dozer, John Deere 544B Front End Loader, John

Deere 6675 Skid steer, 2 Mack Tandem Axle Dump Trucks, laser and regular

transits, measuring devices, motorized compactor, and hand tools.

Millwright Apprenticeship, Card Carrying Journeyman 1994

Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, Michigan

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