James Griner

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Gray, TN 37615

Cell: 423-***-****

E-Mail: add4bl@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Certified Welder accomplished in offline assembly production, material handling and machine operation. MIG/TIG MMA Welder and Fabricator able to prioritize and meet tight production deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication and team building skills. Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Welder extensively trained in MIG/TIG, flux and stick welding. Experienced in crane operation and metal fabrication. Excellent machine operator with 20 Plus years experience operating state-of-the-art welding machines and other types of machinery. Customer-oriented Welder And Fork Lift Operator focused on increasing production, minimizing equipment downtime and costs and maximizing overall plant efficiency. Dependable Machine Attendant able to read and adhere to standard operating procedures. Detail-oriented and industrious professional with strong problem-solving abilities. Prepared to bring 30 Plus years of experience to a challenging new position. Enthusiastic Welder who successfully applies vast knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures. Hardworking Machine Attendant proficient in Fork Lift and Welders equipment. Excellent troubleshooter with knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures. Offering 35 years of Welding experience. Experienced Machine Attendant focused on keeping work areas clean and equipment running at peak efficiency. Top-notch Welding, Fork Lift Operator and Fiberglass skills. Meticulous Welder And Fork Lift Operator, skilled at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure.

Energetic Maintenance professional offering 18 years of experience working in Military and commercial environments. Expertise in equipment calibration, blueprint interpretation and device diagnostics. Proven history of exceptional commitment and work ethic.

Safety-oriented Maintenance Worker offering 35 years of troubleshooting and repair expertise. Dedicated and reliable with skills in problem solving. Team-oriented with commitment to completing tasks on-time and under budget.

Capable professional handling Welding and Machine Operator successfully without supervision. Hardworking and determined with skills in Presses and Fiberglass. Proudly offering over 35 years of experience in Welding, Presses, Shears, Blue Print, Fiberglass, positions.

Safety-minded individual offering over 35 years of experience in Air Frame Repair, On Scene Leader, Firefighting, NBC Qualified, Leading Petty Officer, Multiple job roles. Hardworking employee.

Knowledgeable in troubleshooting and repair with advanced technical knowledge. Diligent, dependable and service-driven with strong safety record and excellent follow-through. Well-versed in consulting blueprints and schematics to assess repair needs.

Dedicated Welder with background handling Black Iron repairs and Aluminum routine maintenance. Able to effectively lift up to 50 pounds and willing to work any available shift. Experienced in such duties, Fire Watch, Team Lead and Supervisory Field .

Determined Worker displaying talents in Welding with Blue Prints, Fiberglass Repair and Press Operator. Known for completing tasks effectively and ahead of schedule. Ready to tackle new challenges with busy, established organization in Full Time position.

Strong dedication to keeping equipment functioning at peak levels. Skilled in general repair and maintenance, including knowledge and ability to interpret blueprints to address issues.

Results-focused professional. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient and knowledge to promote Safety . Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in offering Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Resourceful and certified in Welding and Press Operator and CPR, First Aid and AED. Diligent individual performing all assigned task and preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. In-depth knowledge of all job-related tools. Leading petty officer of 2 shops fiber glass and welding shop, leading petty officer of detachment maintenance for 3 6 mouth deployments.

Skills

Structural welding

MIG welding professional

Fast-learner

Flexible

Tool repair and maintenance

Fabrication of Aluminum

Shaping and cutting

Completed apprenticeship at AO Smith, Johnson City,Tn

Adept in precision and measuring tools

Specializes in working with Steel, Iron, Aluminum

Manual dexterity

Piranha iron work

Available to work in remote locations for long periods of time

Expertise in wire feed machines

Material handling expert

In-depth OSHA knowledge

MIG welding expert

Production procedures

Solvent bonding ability

Numerical controls understanding

Assembly line production

Blueprint interpretation expertise

Exceptional organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Extremely quick learner

Safety protocols

Detail orientation

Cleaning and sanitizing

Lifts up to 50 pounds

Operational Improvement

First Aid/CPR

Experience

July 2018 to May 3, 2020

Walmart Johnson City, Tennessee

Maintenance Worker

Collected and removed trash.

Ensured that trash cans were emptied and all refuse was disposed of properly at the end of each shift.

Cleaned restrooms using ammonia and other chemicals to minimize spread of germs.

Oversaw upkeep of entire facility and notified supervisors of service repair needs.

Carefully followed Maintenance's written and verbal instructions in regards to each day's duties and assignments.

Rectified Cleaning and Sanitation issues with minimal supervision and notified Customer Service Management of problems that required Authority resolution.

Cleaned building floors, gathered and emptied trash receptacles and re-stocked Bathroom areas.

Inspected and maintained facilities to maximize cleanliness and support upkeep targets.

Cleaned tile floors through safe utilization of industrial cleaning agents and equipment.

Cleaned Bathroom and Isle areas and disposed of debris and trash to keep walkways clear for personnel and visitors.

Followed correct procedures for handling, transporting and disposing of new and recycled materials.

August 2008 to August 2016

AO Smith Water Heaters Johnson City, Tn Johnson City, TN

Welder

Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.

Worked on Water Heaters, producing 1200 parts per 8 Hour Period.

Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.

Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.

Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.

Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.

Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.

Operated robotic cells machinery.

Observed hydro static and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.

Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.

Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints.

Inspected welds and checked that critical measurements met specifications upon completion.

Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance.

Examined the structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.

Used arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas welding equipment to weld Water Heater parts.

Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.

June 2014 to July 2016

AO Smith Johnson City, TN Johnson City, TN

Forklift Operator

Monitored the area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating forklift, sweeper and baler.

Filled propane tanks, checked valves and performed other routine equipment maintenance.

Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.

Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.

Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated area.

Inspected packed waste for signs of hazardous materials.

Organized inventory to ensure efficient location of merchandise.

Loaded the transfer truck with a front end loader.

Serviced minor equipment malfunctions and completed equipment condition reports.

Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.

Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.

Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.

Checked items against documentation for accuracy.

Reviewed inventory reports and activity to ensure correct documentation.

Operated 8,000 to 10,000-pound forklifts to transport materials and equipment.

Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.

Completed inventory cycle counts as needed.

Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.

Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.

Stacked merchandise on both partial and full pallets and removed empty pallets from sales floor.

Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of all company items.

Updated computer tracking systems to document movements.

Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.

Reported damage to racks, faulty equipment and other safety hazards to a supervisor.

Placed loads in the optimal manner to maximize efficiency of work.

Maintained a neat and clean working area at all times.

Operated all loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes in a safe and efficient manner.

Manually counted the Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.

Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.

Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.

Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse.

Completed daily forklift safety checklists.

Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.

Loaded, transported and stacked materials.

Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.

Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

Placed overstocked items in temporary storage.

Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.

Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.

Checked accuracy of merchandise signs.

Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.

Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.

Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.

July 1980 to October 1992

United States Navy Jacksonville, FL

Damage Control

July 1973 to October 1975

United States Air Force Tucson, AZ

Air Frame Repair Specialist

Education and Training

1973 Valdosta High School Valdosta, GA

High School Diploma

Certified in CPR / First Aid / AED

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