Heavy Equipment Line Worker

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Springfield. IL, *****

815-***-****

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Austin Bowen

Military Veteran with 9+ years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 10 personnel in a dynamic, fast -paced environment. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets property and equipment valued over $10M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Provided clerical, administrative, and security support alongside and for Department of Homeland Security and Border Patrol. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army. Career supported by Department of Defense certifications and training. EXPERIENCE

Illinois Army National Guard- Soldier/Driver(88M)

Apr. 2013- Present

- Organize, load/unload. And operate class A vehicles and smaller to transport equipment and supplies.

- Organize, manage, and train a team of 3-8 personnel to ensure safety and proficiency in a wide variety of areas and tasks.

Precision Farm Drainage-shop and field laborer

Jan. 2022-June 2022

- Locate, connect, and repair plastic and clay drain tile

- Assist with repair and maintenance of various farm and construction equipment by the use of hand/power tools

- Use arc and wire feed welders, oxy-acetylene torch, plasma cutter and carbon-arc leads

- Operate numerous pieces of heavy equipment(skid steer, dozer, various sized excavators and dump truck)

Butler Brothers steel rule and die- Die maker

Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2021

- Repair, replace and build steel rule cutting dies using various shop equipment(benders, cutters, grinders, mallets)

AZZ Galvanizing - Receiver/ Quality control

May 2017-Oct 2018

- Receive and inventory inbound shipments

- assign lot numbers, measure and photograph material before and after unloading process

- notify shift and plant managers of any and all discrepancies and damages

- Unload move and load steel products using 4k-20k forklifts and 20k bridge cranes A&R Logistics - Packaging line worker

Sep. 2016-Nov 2016

- Work as part of a team, making boxes and filling them with pellets used for injection molding

Grundy County Housing Authority- Groundskeeper

Aug. 2016- Sep 2016

- Mow grass, trim weeds, trees, and shrubs

TA/Petro truck stop- shop technician

May 2016- Aug. 2016

- Perform oil changes according to SOP

- Change and rotate tires according to SOP

- Perform road-side Repairs as needed

Metro Sta ng- Welder/Fabricator

Dec 2015-Feb 2016

- Weld and fabricate parts using plate steel and tubing Gonzalez Lawn Services- Mower/Trimmer

Sep. 2015- Nov. 2015

- Mow and maintain Yards using Zero-turn mowers and weed trimmers Webb Ground Maintenance- Stone puller/setter

June 2015- Sep.2015

- Pull Head stones using manual puller or mini excavator

- Dig new holes for head stones and drop in support pylons

- Level and set stones using limestone

Noramco Chicago-General laborer

Feb. 2015- May 2015

- Unload coils of steel using cable loops and cranes

- Move and stow coils using forklifts 4k-20k

Joliet Suspension-tractor/trailer Suspension tech. June 2014-Feb. 2015

- Diagnose, repair/replace various suspension, steering, and brake components using jacks and hoist along with hand and pneumatic tools Walmart- Auto tire and lube tech

Jan. 2013-June 2014

- Change oil and tires using pneumatic and hand tools along with tire machines and balancers

Intermodal services of America- Laborer

Dec. 2012-Jan. 2013

- lock /unlock containers to/from train cars

Fisher auto parts- Warehouse worker

May 2012- Dec. 2012

- Pick and fill orders to be transferred to local stores for sale

- Deliver orders

EDUCATION

Reed Custer High School, Braidwood IL

Aug. 2007- May 2011

- WILCO

- IUOE Heavy equipment technician program

- Auto mechanics and technician

Noncommissioned o cers academy - Fort McCoy, WI

March 2022 - April 2022

- Basic leaders course

SKILS

• Military Experience • Vehicle Maintenance • Load & Unload • Driving • Tractor-Trailer • Freight Experience • Mechanical Knowledge • Brake Repair • Equipment Repair • Forklift • Mechanic Experience • Lawn Care • Automotive Repair • Commercial Driving • Maintenance • Oil Change • Welding • Blueprint Reading • Handyman • Security • Mowing • Supervising Experience • Box Truck • Landscape Maintenance • Backhoe Operation • Carpentry • DoD Experience • Heavy Equipment Operation • Flatbed • Logistics • Risk Management • Small group leadership • Time management

AWARDS

Joint Service Achievement medal

Army Achievement medal

Army good conduct medal

Army reserve components Achievement medal

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