DEMELL L. JACKSON
HOBART, IN ***42
Phone: 219-***-****
*******@*****.***
Abilities
Mechanical Maintenace: bearings, motors, train and belt drives, motor rebuilds, blueprints, hydraulics, pumps, valves
Electrical Maintenance
Machine Operator
Crane Operator
Assemble line
Warehouse
Building and Grounds
Painting
Forklift
TWIC Card
Employment History
Assistant Operator, Helpers--Production Workers
08/2016 - 08/2016 Elwood Staffing Svc 3516 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN Responsible for quality, welds, piping, and packaging of materials in a steel mill environment. Cut piping with a lathe, performed basic machine maintenance Maintained a clean work area
Tracked measurements and loaded into a machine
Building and Grounds Tech, Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 04/2016 - 05/2016 Albanese Confectionery Group 5441 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN Preventative maintenance: breakdown, clean, reassemble production belt Roller conveyor maintenace
Building and grounds maintenance
Building and Grounds (Conveyor Maintenance), Manufacturing Production Technicians 04/2016 - 05/2016 Albanese Confectionary 1910 W 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN Set up, test, and adjust manufacturing machinery and equipment Operated a Scissor lift and Forklift
Used a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools to repair the machinery, typically conveyor belts
Labor, Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 03/2016 - 04/2016 Dynatech Valparaiso, IN
Read blueprints and build tracks
Used ring gun, measuring tools, and hand tools
Maintenance Technician, Industrial Machinery Mechanics 07/2015 - 11/2015 Veolia Environmental Svc 3200 Sheffield Ave # 1B, Hammond, IN Operate machinery that separated solids from liquids Install, disassemble, and repair compressors and generators when there is a problem Perform tests and run initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications, reset and calibrate sensors and controls
Maintenance Tech, Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 07/2015 - 11/2015 Veolia Environmental Services BP, Whiting, IN Job duties include installation of hydraulic pumps, valves, generators, and compressors Set up your jobs site by running in and out oil lines to each tank Test chemicals doing each batch of processing to make sure you have the proper mixture Dispose of chemical waste in proper containers
Watch temperatures levels and gauges to make sure everything is operating to specifications Take samples every hour test them for proper mix
Wear proper PPE such as respirators, and protective clothing Machine Operator / Production Worker, Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
06/2012 - 02/2015 Republic Steel 2800 E Dunes Hwy, Gary, IN Set up machines according to blueprints
Monitor machines for unusual sound or vibration
Insert material into machines with a crane
Adjust machine settings for temperature, speed and feed rates, and cycle times Remove finished products and operated a grinder to finish the material Test and compare finished work pieces to specifications using a gauge, caliper, and other measuring equipment
Remove and replace dull cutting tools
Document production numbers in a computer database Regularly operated a forklift and crane
Crane Operator, Crane and Tower Operators
05/2012 - 02/2015 Republic Steel 2800 E Dunes Hwy, Gary, IN Operated crane to load and unload steel
Operated blaster machine, sheer, grinder
Performed operator maintenance
Ensured quality product
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender, Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
03/2012 - 12/2012 Huhtamaki Inc 6629 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN Operated machine to manufacture paper and food-grade packaging material Performed operator level maintenace, troubleshooting, lock-out tag out, Maintained a safe working environment
Packer/ Machine Operator, Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 03/2012 - 12/2012 Huhtamaki Inc 6629 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN Operate machine that package products, Sort, grade, weigh and inspect products verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications Start Machine by engaging controls, Stop or restart machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams and report malfunctions to supervisor Monitor the production lines watching for problems such as pile ups, jams or glue that's not sticking properly and also look for defective products, stock and sort product for packaging or filling machines operation, and replenish packaging supplies such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink or labels
Inspect and remove defective products from machine Supply materials to spindles, conveyor, hoppers or other feeding devices and unload packaged product
Assemble Technician, Team Assemblers
05/2011 - 11/2011 Sullair Corp 3700 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN Align and fit parts according to specifications, assemble and fit prefabricated parts Design and construct templates
Read and understand specifications, understand service and or repair manuals Operate hand, power, and pneumatic tools, use precision measuring tools and or warehouse equipment
Cut, trim, file, bend and smooth parts
Move and or fit heavy objects, Examine products
Perform Safety Inspections
Assemble Technician, Team Assemblers
05/2011 - 11/2011 Sullair Corp Michigan City, IN
Aligned and fit parts according to specifications, assembled and fit prefabricated parts Designed and constructed templates
Read and understand specifications, understand service and or repair manuals Operated hand, power, and pneumatic tools, used precision measuring tools and warehouse equipment
Cut, trimmed, filed, bent and smoothed parts
Moved and fit heavy objects, examined products
Performed safety Inspections
Sign Installer/Driver, Construction Laborers
03/1995 - 12/2009 City of Gary Gary, IN
Installed and maintained road signs and lights
Manufactured signs using an oven and other tools
Highway Maintenance Technician, Highway Maintenance Workers 03/1995 - 12/2009 City of Gary Gary, IN
Fabricated street markers, street signs and installed them on a daily basis The various signs include: Stop signs, Speed limits, One Way's, Handicap etc. Operated an Easy Liner paint machine to paint cross walks, double yellow divider lines, and stop bars on the city streets
Education History
Completion Date Issuing
Institution
Location Qualification Course of Study
01/2017 Purdue
Northwest
Hammond,
IN
1 Year of College or a
Technical or Vocational
School
Electrical Maintenance
Technician Training
Program
Blueprint Reading
Mechanics
Mechanical Drives and Safety
Mechanical Power Transmissions / Shafts
Machine Elements
Conduit
Safety
AC / DC Electricity and Rotating Machinery
Electrical Control System Wiring
AC / DC Power Systems
PLC Architecture and Applications
Basic Process Control
06/1993 Roosevelt
High School
IN High School Diploma GENERAL STUDIES
06/1993 Roosevelt
High School
Gary, IN High School Diploma General High School
Curriculum
Certifications
Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date Silver WorkKeys Workone 08/2016
Silver National Career Readiness ACT 06/2016
Transportation Worker Identification
Cre
Transportation Security
Administration
07/2015
OSHA Certified/Indiana State of Indiana 11/2013
Forklift Certified/Hydraulic Crane Ope Republic Steel 10/2013