Ken Gridley
Cleveland, Ohio
216-***-**** ad2z7z@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary: Qualified and experienced in welding, chemical handling, machine operation, fabrication and assembly. Mindful of safety, punctuality and efficiency. Mechanical expert adept at handling machinery and troubleshooting operation problems.
Qualifications and Skills:
Excellent leadership skills
In-depth knowledge of machine operation and assembly
Professional, responsible and reliable with strong work ethic
Team-player who thrives in fast-paced environment
EXPERIENCE
National Plating Corp Cleveland, Ohio
Electroplating 10/2023 – 01/2024
Forklift
Overhead Crane
Chemical Handling
Acids
Rack Parts
Pack Parts
Otto By Products Cleveland, Ohio
Grease Recycling 01/2023 – 08/2023
Power Washer
Clean and paint grease cubes
Mechanical maintenance on grease cubes
Operated Bobcat
General labor
Light fabricating
Operated forklift, manlift
Ampex Metal Products Brookpark, Ohio
Tool & Die Trainee 02/2022 – 07/2022
Operated heavy cranes in safe and professional manner
Efficiently used a diverse range of hand tools
Safely operated forklift in a professional manner
Successfully learned how to disassemble dies, sharpen punches etc, shim, reassemble
Safely and professionally operated surface grinder
Flow Polymers Cleveland, Ohio
Chemical Handler 01/2020 - 03/2020
Handled chemicals in accordance with all safety guidelines and standards
Measured exactly using scales and documented precise measurements
Successfully packed all supplies in a timely manner
Efficiently operated heavy machinery including pallet jacks
Northern Stamping Inc. Cleveland, Ohio
Welder Operator 08/2019 - 12/2019
Effectively performed welding tasks
Operated machinery in safe and professional manner
Efficiently used a diverse range of hand tools
Precision Brush Company Solon, Ohio
Machine Operator 02/2019 - 07/2019
Operated straight brush machinery
Packed and checked supply orders
Safely handled all power and hand tools
Joyce Manufacturing Berea, Ohio
Assembly Worker 10/2018 - 12/2018
Professionally performed all line assembly tasks in timely manner
Maintained professional communication with staff and managers
Avantor/VWR Solon, Ohio
Bulk Handler 08/2018 - 09/2018
Safely and efficiently handled chemicals
Operated and measured weights
Bottled and labeled supplies
Precision Conveyer Technologies, Inc. Perry, Ohio
Custom Fabrication/Machine Shop 07/2017 - 06/2018
Fabrication/Assembly Worker
Followed detailed instructions to complete assembly, grinding and painting tasks
Completed Mig and Tig welding orders
Operated heavying machinery including forklifts
Effectively read and analyzed blueprints
Schaffner MTC Wytheville, Virginia
Mechanical Assembly Worker 04/2016 - 12/2016
Operated heavy machinery including transformer and forklifts
Efficiently worked the inductor assembly line and completed fabrication orders
Successfully used Microsoft Office Programs including Excel
Schaffner Trenco Cleveland, Ohio
Mechanical Assembly Worker 10/2013 – 04/2016
Operated, monitored and maintained machinery on inductor assembly line
Accurately read and analyzed fabrication blueprints
Used Microsoft Programs including Excel
Kash Movers Cleveland, Ohio
Domestic/Commercial Mover 06/2010 - 03/2012
Successfully performed heavy lifting tasks
Responsible, reliable and punctual
Education
High School Diploma Cleveland, Ohio
South High School