Damian J. Prather

Welder/Fabricator, Equipment Operator, Experienced Laborer

Pekin, IL 61554

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+1-309-***-****

Seeking entry-level to mid-level employment opportunities in the manufacturing, production and warehousing/distribution industries.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Laborer

Tradesman Int. - Tremont, IL

June 2023 to Present

Perform various duties to ensure the specific completion of reinforced poured concrete bridge beams and related assemblies.

Fitter/Welder

Matcor Metal Fabrication - Morton, IL

May 2022 to August 2022

Fit and weld various materials to complete required part assemblies in accordance with customer approved blueprints. Consistently adhere to safe work practices and an excellence in quality while maintaining production standards.

• 1,2, 3, & 4G positions

• .035" & .045" carbon solid wire

Fitter/Welder

Aerotek - Morton, IL

May 2021 to October 2021

Fit and weld various materials to complete required part assemblies in accordance with customer approved blueprints. Consistently adhere to safe work practices and an excellence in quality while maintaining production standards.

• 1,2, 3, & 4G positions

• .035" & .045" carbon solid wire

Class B Career Welder

Arcosa, Inc. - Caruthersville, MO

February 2019 to August 2019

Fit and weld various materials in accordance with specifications. Adhere to quality standards. Follow safety procedures

• 1,2, & 3G positions

• .062" carbon flux-cored wire

Fabricator/Fitter/Welder/

Pro-Fab, Inc - Morton, IL

October 2012 to July 2016

• Operated forklifts, boom reach lift, yard and overhead cranes

• Managed material and kept exceptional inventory records

• Read and interpreted blueprints and helped suggest edits

• Used precision instruments to layout parts and assemblies to specifications

• Prepped parts for welding (i.e. cut,grind,bevel)

• Fit parts using tacks and/or stitch welds to ensure integrity of part's design

• Reorganized and inventoried entire facility's weld consumables (i.e. wire, stick rod, tig rod, etc.)

• Tested and certified in 7 ASME certifications (1, 2, & 3G CS to CS; 1 & 2G SS to SS; 1 & 2G CS to SS) Material Handler/Forklift Operator

G&D Integrated - Morton, IL

• Operated forklifts safely and efficiently

• Received, unloaded, and stored incoming parts inventory

• Completed proper inventory control paperwork

• Picked orders and replenished parts for track assembly line

• Helped improve safety and quality control procedures Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Superior Consolidated Supply Chain Services (SC2) - Delevan, IL

• Excelled in a fast paced working environment without sacrificing safety

• 2 years of narrow-aisle forklift operating experience

• Picked, stored, and transferred parts between facilities

• Updated inventory counts

• Completed daily inspections on equipment

• Maintained a clean and orderly work area

Machine Operator/Material Handler

Morton Industries LLC - Morton, IL

• Updated inventory counts and locations

• Operated CNC cutting machine

• Operated sit-down fork trucks

Education

Credits in Liberal Studies

Lake Land College - Mattoon, IL

July 2018 to December 2018

High School Diploma

Pekin Community High School - Pekin, IL

August 2002 to November 2006

Skills

• Forklift Operator (7 years)

• Welding (5 years)

• Blueprint Reading (4 years)

• Fabrication (4 years)

• Flux Core (4 years)

• MIG (4 years)

• Layout (4 years)

• Plasma Cutting

• ASME Codes & Standards

• Assembly

• Manufacturing

• Electrical Experience

• Machining

• CNC

• Mechanic Experience

• Warehouse Experience

• Construction

• Mechanical Knowledge

• Quality Assurance

• English

• Automotive Repair

• Forklift

• Time management

• Customer Service (4 years)

• Sales Experience (4 years)

• Retail Sales (4 years)

• Heavy lifting

• Delivery driver experience

• Micrometer

• Calipers

• RF scanner

• Crane

• Reach truck

• Roofing

• Siding

• MIG welding

• Robotics

• Order Picker

• Pallet Jack

• CNC Laser Cutting

Certifications and Licenses

OSHA 10

January 2009 to Present

Construction and general industry health and safety training OSHA 15

March 2019 to Present

Shipyard safety and health training

Driver's License

March 2017 to August 2020

Illinois; Class D with M endorsement

ASME Welding Certifications

January 2017

• 1, 2, & 3G positions; carbon steel to carbon steel; .045" solid & flux-cored wire

• 1 & 2G positions; carbon steel to stainless steel; 309 .045" flux-cored wire

• 1 & 2G positions; stainless steel to stainless steel; 316L .045" solid wire Forklift Certification

Assessments

Work style: Reliability — Proficient

December 2022

Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient

Sales skills — Proficient

September 2023

Influencing and negotiating with customers

Full results: Proficient

Workplace safety — Proficient

March 2021

Using safe practices at work

Full results: Proficient

Warehouse safety — Proficient

April 2022

Using safe practices in a warehouse setting

Full results: Proficient

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