JON FERGUSON
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Detail-oriented mechanical maintenance professional able to set up and operate equipment safely to complete high-quality work. Perform skilled welding and fabrication using stick and mig. Maintain strict tolerances with exceptional performance and good inspection skills. Motivated mechanical maintenance skilled at meeting customer needs with expert support. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintain organized, clean and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details. Focused hard worker who delivers consistent and professional work for every assignment. Offers 18+ years in steel industry environments and top-notch abilities in welding and reparing. Trained in Osha safty. SKILLS Torch operation Arc welding
Component fabrication Time management
Tool management Mechanical repair
Parts replacement
EXPERIENCE August 2019 - Current
Mechanical Maintenance Fab welder
East System Columbus, Ms
Minimized waste by selecting correct torches, tops and filler rods for each job.
Set up and operated hand and power tools such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Maintained conformance with specifications by detecting and correcting defects.
February 2016 - August 2019
Fabricator Welder Mechanical Maintenance
Glenn Machine Works COLUMBUS, MS
Transported or loaded heavy workpieces, lifting up to [Number] pounds safely and independently.
Worked comfortably at heights by setting up appropriate support structures to reach weld locations.
Fabricated parts necessary for repairs and upkeep. Completed required inspections and instituted appropriate corrections JF
48 Quail Run Drive, Columbus, Mississippi (USA) 39702, 662-***-****, ********@*****.***
to meet standards.
Minimized safety risks and avoidable delays by keeping work areas clean and organized.
Planned out maintenance and repair work based on solid understanding of blueprints and other technical documentation. Completed routine maintenance work in line with good practices and care for environmental impacts.
Promoted workplace safety through strict observance of OSHA protocols.
April 2007 - February 2016
Shop Foreman
Industrial Fabricators Inc COLUMBUS, MS
Met daily delivery targets by coordinating efficient schedules and driver routes.
Adapted to changing business demands, keeping team ready for new opportunities to sustain successful operations.
Achieved budget and profit targets with effective expense control and promotional strategies.
Covered shop demands with well-organized team schedules and employee assignments.
Oversaw clean, neat, and customer-ready shop, keeping all areas organized and presentable.
Prevented accidents with consistent safety leadership, removing hazards and encouraging safe behaviors.
Kept quality levels high with quick corrections of identified production problems.
Achieved profit targets through careful management of resources and labor hours.
Strengthened team performance with continuous training strategies. Met production targets through organized schedules and careful management of priorities.
Minimized downtime by monitoring equipment operations and directing preventive maintenance programs.
Empowered employees to independently solve line problems and keep production running.
Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors. EDUCATION May 2001
HS Diploma
West Point High School, West Point, Ms