Heavy Equipment Preventative Maintenance
Resume:
Ricky Conner
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize the years of experience I have acquired in maintenance, planning, budgeting, operating heavy equipment, and leadership while positively contributing to the performance of a manufacturing company. Committed to adhering to all safety protocols & procedures, performing routine and preventative maintenance/mechanical tasks and repairing malfunctioning equipment. Bringing expertise while improving productivity, contributing positively to gross operating profits as well continuing to grow in my professional development.
Contact
18658 Outlook Drive
Loxley, AL 36551
*****.*.**********@*****.***
Skills
Pipe/Structural Welding
Fabrication
Written & Oral communication
Project & Supply Management
Tool Repair & maintenance
CPR/First Aid/AED Experience
Critical Thinking
Teaching Course
Equipment Operator
Work History
Current-
2023-11
2023-11-
2023-08
Maintenance Supervisor
Coastal Growers, Atmore, AL
Responsible for Maintenance staff and overall operation of all production machinery/equipment of plant.
Planning outages for repairs, budgeting & buying for maintenance department.
Department Leadership, training and timekeeping of all maintenance staff.
Report work orders, Capital expenses to General Manager, and improve productivity with preventative maintenance of equipment.
Millwright/Welder
JGM Fabrication, Osceola, AR
Performed Laser Alignment on new machinery being installed for expansion of Steel Mill.
Welding Structural Steel-for Foundation
Fabrication of new pipe on cold-water tanks.
Temporary Assignment of work
2023-08-
2003-02
2008-01 - 2013-02
Active Duty
US Army
Retired after 20 years of active duty.
Enlisted E8-Master Sergeant
During duty performed multiple positions
Operations NCO
Logistics NCOIC
Infantry
Mechanic/Welder
Allied Trades Specialist
US Army, Mobile, AL
Prepared contracts and related documentation according to strict standards.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Operated hoists, cranes, & power tools to dismantle equipment to find & remove defective parts.
Inspected defects, measured, & checked with straightedges/templates for compliance with specifications.
Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
2004-08 - 2005-03
Welder
US Army, Alkut Iraq, OIF
Set up and run shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
2004-01 - 2004-06
Welder
US Army, Kuwait
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
2002-06 - 2003-02
Welding Fabricator
Rayco Industrial, Lincoln, AL
Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using proper repair practices.
Read and follow blueprints and weld diagrams.
Checked cut length often for deviations in cut length specs.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
Welded various connections with high-quality results.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
2000-05 - 2002-06
Welder Foreman
Day Zimmerman Industrial, Montgomery, AL
Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
1996-06 - 2000-05
Fabrication Welder
BE&K Construction, Selma, AL
Read and follow blueprints and weld diagrams.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Checked cut length often for deviations in cut length specs.
Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using proper repair practices.
Documented welding on specified work order.
Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
Evaluated strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
Education
Human Resources Management 80 credits
Faulkner University - Montgomery, AL
Welding Certification year 2000
George C Wallace Community College –
Selma - Selma, AL
High School Diploma 1996
Meadowview Christian - Selma, AL
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