William L. Croxton

*** ********* ****, **********, ******** 23322

757-***-****

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To whom it may concern:

I am interested in pursuing a career opportunity within your organization, and have enclosed my

resume for your review and consideration.

Please note that I offer a substantial background in a variety of Mechanical Repair and Welding

Operations. This is based on 20 years of experience and selective schooling while serving with

one company.

I have also been frequently recognized for my versatility and ability to handle multiple levels of

tasks and responsibilities. All of my references will attest to the fact that I am proficient in all

areas of my specialization. I take pride in my attention to detail, and have a reputation for getting

along with my peers, as well as all levels of supervision.

Comments from my work evaluations read as follows: highly diversified in his skills and

assignments within the maintenance group. A superb Mechanical Maintenance Technician. An

expert welder. Proficient in crane operations. A consistent performer! Attained extensive

certificates for specialty schools. Requires little supervision. Highly valued in our company.

I would like to bring to your attention that I am interested in any new position for which I may be

suited. As I have proven in the past, I am a quick learner and look forward to any new challenges.

As a result of my positive attitude and experience, I feel confident in recommending myself to

you as a potential asset to your company. Hopefully, my background will be of interest to you

and your organization.

Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Respectfully,

William L. Croxton

CAREER SYNOPSIS

Mechanical Maintenance

Proficient Problem Solver

Extensive Welding Expertise

Certified Automobile Body Repair

20 Years Experience - One Company

EDUCATION

High School Graduate - Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

SPECIAL SKILLS

Millwright/Iron Work - Mechanical Repair - Preventive Maintenance - Hazmat - HVAC - OSHA

Advanced Welding Procedures - Crane Operations - Parts Ordering - Fire Fighting - Safety

Techniques

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

BASF Corporation - Portsmouth, Virginia - 1986 to 2006

Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance and

preventative maintenance, as well as the rebuilding and installation of industrial equipment.

Recognized as a troubleshooting expert. Quickly identified and resolved problems. Utilized SAP

software to generate work orders for parts and equipment. Worked on process pumps, conveyors,

rotary/solenoid/control valves, pneumatic equipment, pin mill/lump crushers, vibration

dampeners, and air classifiers, etc. Used lockout and tagout procedures daily. Familiar with

mobile cranes and rigging equipment. Served in an accident prevention program. Originated

equipment reports.

WELDING EXPERTISE

Have a thorough knowledge regarding a wide variety of welding equipment. Worked with

AC/DC, stick welding, oxygen acetylene and MIG/TIG welding systems. Strong knowledge of

structural steel and aluminum. Proficient in welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals using

oxyacetylene and Arc welding equipment. Brazed unlike metals. Coordinated layout of potential

job assignments. Interpreted mechanical drawings, sketches, blue prints and specifications.

Flowserve Corporation(Process pump builder) 2006-2008.

Liebher mining Equipment- 2008 to present ( Manufacturer of Mining trucks ) Completed their

first welder/fitter apprenticeship program

All positions required extreme accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.

REFERENCES

Troy Dudley

BASF - Maintenance Technician

1516 Holland Avenue

Norfolk, Virginia 23509

757-***-**** (Home)

Greg Boykin

BASF - Maintenance Supervisor

979-***-**** (Business)

Scott Kerr

Anheuser Bush

Maintenance Technician

415 Railway Road

Yorktown, Virginia 23692

757-***-**** (Home)

Steve Harvan

Heat Treater

109 May Lane

Evans City,Pa. 16033-9260

724-***-**** (C)

Bernard Johnston

616 Iris Drive

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

757-***-****

William L. Croxton

604 Etheridge Road, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322

757-***-****

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" OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging career position with a progressive organization that will fully utilize acquired skills,

abilities, potential and past experience.

EDUCATION

" Community College of Beaver County, Monaca, PA Graduated: 1975

Awarded an Auto Body Repair Certificate

" Aliquippa High School Graduated: 1972

Honor Roll 3 consecutive years with perfect attendance

WORK EXPERIENCE

" Maintenance Technician - VDOT, September 2011 Present

Chesapeake, Virginia

U.S. Facilities Movable Bridge Maintenance

" Welder/Maintenance Technician - Liebher Mining and Equipment Company, 2008 August 2011

Chesapeake, Virginia

Fabricated and welded mining trucks, performed test plate preparation, burner qualifications and plasma

cutting. Completed the first ever four year Welder & Fitter Journey Man Program for the state of Virginia

within 2 years. Received eight welding certifications in stick, flox core, hard wire, metal core, boretech,

subarc, and TIG

" Process Pump Builder- Flowserve Corporation, September 2006 2008

Chesapeake, Virginia

Manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and other components

" Maintenance Department and Iron Worker/Millwright/Mechanic Technician - Virginia Chemical/

Celanese/ Hoechst Celanese/ Clariant/ BASF, August 1986 July 2006

Norfolk, Virginia

-Maintained all manufacturing equipment and process piping for sites including: Process pumps,

conveyors, rotary valves, pneumatics, selenoid valves, control valves, sifting and milling equipment, pin

mills, lump crushers, blowers, chilling units, choppers, switching valves, bag hoses, drum dryers, rotary

steam joints, expansion joints, preheaters, augers, process piping, vibration dampeners, iron removers, air

classifiers, drill presses, shears, bend press, bearing presses, etc.

Lockout tag out procedures, confined space training, HAZMAT training

-Work order generation, store room parts, equipment retrieval (EMMS) and (SAP)

-Fire school training in Rockhill, South Carolina

-Crane and Rigging School (mobile cranes) Crane Institute of America in Orlando, FL

-Chesterton Pump Seal School

-Lincoln Electric Welding School in Cleveland, Ohio

-Steering committee member on company s ZAPP (zero accident prevention program)

-Volunteered for the Adopt a School Program mentoring high school students

-BST Training (Behavioral Science Training) in Houston, Texas

-SPS Training (Statistical Process Control)

-Lift Truck, JLE, Overhead Crank Certified

" Welder - American GFM Corporation, 1984 1986

Chesapeake, Virginia

Performed various welding and fabrication assignments including: TIG welding repair of forging and

hammer assemblies, fire truck boom assemblies, etc.

" Welder/Mechanic - C & S Railcar Corporation, 1982 1984

Chesapeake, Virginia

Fabricated caboose railcars for Saudia Arabia, fabrication repairs on locomotives, JP5 tank cars, dining

cars, flat cars, etc.

" Welder/Burner Railway Services Corporation, 1980 1982

Portsmouth, Virginia

Fabricated and welded grain hoppers, rail cars, etc.

" Welder E.T. Gresham Company (General Contractors), August 1979 1980

Norfolk, Virginia

Performed field assignments using company trucks and equipment were performed at various locations

including: Norfolk Airport, Skippy, P & G, Norfolk Veneer, EXXON, Norfolk General Hospital, etc.

Technician U.S. Steel Corporation, May 1978 July 1979

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Railcar blocker and hooker for sheet plate, etc. (loading and unloading)

" Tack Welder-Grinder USS American Bridge Division, 1974 May 1978

Ambridge, Pennsylvania

Started as a tack welder-grinder for fitters. Completed in-house welding school and promoted as a welder.

Completed projects including: barge construction, bridge construction, electric furnace construction, and

large pre-manufacture. Knowledgeable in SMAW, automatic and semiautomatic MIG, submerged ARC,

etc.

" Grinder and Pre-Inspector ARMCO Steel Division Corp., 1972 1974

Ambridge, Pennsylvania

" Technician Steinfield s Hardware Store, 1970 1971

West Aliquippa, PA

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