James A. Shanks Jr
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Professional Experience:
•Johnston Trucking Inc /White House, Tennessee
Driver February 2021-6/2024
Alumax Bensalem,Pennsylvania
Product assembler April 2019 - August 2019
● Assembly of custom-made shower doors
Trane,Ingersoll Rand Trenton,New Jersey
Assembly operater March 2019 - April 2019
●Assembly of parts for a specific product in a predetermined order
Kistner Concrete Inc. Lockport,New York
Precaster June 2016 - March 2019
●Build molds for box culvert, highway barriers, septic tanks, ready rock, retaining walls and Bridge barriers
●Maintain a safe working environment in work location and around plant
●Comply with all OSHA rules and regulations
Mally's Chocolate Factory Cleveland, Ohio
Factory Worker/ Mass Food Production October 2014 - April 2016
●Panned, polish and roast (machines)
●Clean and maintain machines
●Follow FDA regulation
●Comply with strict health restrictions and laws
●Load chocolate tanks for floor.
MPW Industrial Services Cleveland, Ohio
Technician / Industrial Cleaner May 2014-September 2014
●Clean oil and chemicals, according to regulated guidelines, from various machines at local Steel Mill.
●Directly Responsible for coworker’s safety and precision.
●Maintain stable availability, and ability to work 24 hours at a time, if needed.
Shanks Construction Cleveland, Ohio
Laborer / Finisher/Plumber/Electrician June 2013 – May 2014
●Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
●Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
●Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
●Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
●Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
●Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
●Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, or truck.
●Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
●Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
●Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
●Measure, cut and thread pipes using hand or power tools such as pipe cutters.
●Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
●Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
●Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering and brazing.
●Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
●Clear away debris in a renovation.
●Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
●Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
●Transport materials and tools to installation sites, manually.
New York State Services New York
Custodial /Maintenance August 2009 - May 2013
●Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
●Gather and empty trash.
●Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
●Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
●Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
●Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
●Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
●Steam clean or shampoo carpets.
●Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
●Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
●Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
Hinesburg New York
Inspector 2008
●Inspect pool covers
●Report inconsistencies to higher management
● Meet strict deadlines
Artic Air New Jersey
HVAC Installer January 2002 - May 2004
●Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
●Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
●Obtain and maintain required certifications.
●Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats and timers, using hand tools.
●Install auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues and stokers, following blueprints.
●Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.
●Assemble, position and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints.
●Measure, cut, thread pipe or tubing.
●Assist with other work in coordination with repair and maintenance teams.
●Install dehumidifiers or related equipment for spaces that require cool, dry air to operate efficiently, such as computer rooms.
●Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency.
●Change filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
Additional Skills
•Works well independently, as well as with a team.
•Possesses great communication skills.
•Is reliable, and responsible
•Learns quickly, and follows direction well.
•Ability to meet strict deadlines, and prioritize accordingly.
Education
Central High School Alabama
J.P Tech Alabama
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