Bernard Benson
Multi-skilled certified welder
Henderson, NC 27536
***********@*****.***
To gain a positive career with advancement opportunities.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Putaway Driver
ADUSA Distribution, LLC DC09 - Butner, NC
January 2022 to Present
Originally a freezer putaway driver transferred to the dryside putaway position putting pallets of merchandise into the properly assigned locations
Freezer put away driver
Aerotek
April 2020 to May 2022
Putting pallets of merchandise away in the correct locations according to scans and pdf
TIG Welder
Florida Marine Tanks - Henderson, NC
February 2019 to November 2019
weld aluminum pieces together for the production of aluminum gas tanks, tack gas tanks together for the TIG and Baffle welders.
MRO Supplyroom Technician 1st Shift
Revlon - Oxford, NC
January 2018 to December 2018
Receiving goods and materials for the day to day operation of Revlon, cycle counting, put aways, issuing materials, returning items to the system, entering pick tickets and received po's into the system for inventory.
Store Clerk
DXP Enterprises - Oxford, NC
December 2015 to December 2017
Receiving goods and materials for the day to day operation of Revlon, cycle counting, put aways, issuing materials, returning items to the system, entering pick tickets and received po's into the system for inventory.
Warehouse Technician
Revlon - Oxford, NC
January 2015 to October 2015
Operate SB- High-rise forklifts to put pallets and product into racks for storage and retrieve various pallets of merchandise for the production department. Operate P&D- stand-up forklifts to deliver merchandise to the storage areas for put away or to the production floor for processing and shipment.
Solar Energy System Installer
Tradesmen International - Raleigh, NC
September 2014 to October 2014
Install solar panels, torque bolts, hook up and hang wires, pour concrete for pads, fill holes and tamp ground, work in supply cone.
Certified Welding Instructor
Vance Granville Community College - Louisburg, NC
September 2011 to May 2014
Certified Welding Instructor Instruct students on how to weld in flat, overhead, vertical and horizontal positions using different welding methods such as SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux-Core Arc Welding) to fuse metals together. Instruct students on how to read blue prints and read welding symbols. Instruct students on how to properly fabricate and repair metal objects and machinery.
Security Officer PT
Vance Granville Community College - Louisburg, NC
April 2012 to February 2014
Security Officer PT Ensure that VGCC Campus is secure from any harm or threats. Give citations / tickets in accordance with VGCC standards and guidelines for parking and smoking on campus. Open classrooms for instructors when needed. Call 911 when needed.
ResCare Homecare
CSS1, Mental Health Counselors - Henderson, NC
April 2010 to October 2010
ResCare Homecare
Provide direct care services to clients with developmental disabilities, some with medical conditions, mental instabilities, behavior problems. Job varied depending on consumer status.
Supervisor/Senior Technician
J.M. Eagle Butner Plant - Butner, NC
January 2006 to November 2008
Use micrometers, ovality gauges, od tapes, calculators, tape measures and various other tools to operate extrusion pvc pipe making machinery and check the quality of pipe being produced and finished product to insure specs are up to code. Use banding devices to unitize finished pipe to Q.C. specs. Operate sit-down forklifts to transport units to lot for inspection and cleaning of work area. Oversee the production of "A Crew". Making sure lines are working properly and pipe walls are within spec levels. Starting, purging lines out and shutting lines down for maintenance and production. Making sure safety guidelines are being followed and carrying out the requests of the duty foreman. Note: Transferred to QC Dept. to avoid layoff.
Welder/ Frame Painter
Clayton Mobile Homes Henderson - Henderson, NC
December 2004 to November 2005
Operate Mig welder to construct metal frames for homes and build hitches for transporting of homes. Use stick welder to CAM frames for support and strength. Use oxy-acetylene cutting torch to cut frame metal to specified lengths. Run brake wire along inside of frames for tires and axle person. Paint frames to code.
Loader/Forklift Operator
Repacker - Oxford, NC
November 2003 to October 2005
Oxford Plant 8 - repacking, relabelling product for reshipment to other companies. • Henderson Plant 6 shipping dept. - loading trucks for shipment. • Henderson Plant 4 receiving dept. - houser operator cutting fabric, forklift operator shipping and receiving materials for processing and shipment and Inventory control.
Lead / Book-Runner
Professional Unloader - Fuquay-Varina, NC
February 2000 to December 2000
Operated double-pallet jacks and stand-up type forklifts to unload trucks, sort-separate food items for storage and shipment to other companies.
Damage Controlman Technician 2/Fire Marshal
US Navy - Charleston, SC
February 1990 to 1992
Operating, repairing and maintaining installed firefighting systems and equipment, damage control equipment, and chemical, biological and radiological defense equipment. Train shipboard personnel in the operation, maintenance and repair of damage control systems and equipment, life saving devices, and various firefighting methods. Perform emergency repairs to decks, structures and hulls by emergency pipe patching, plugging, and shoring. Perform maintenance and repair of watertight closures and assorted fittings, and perform emergency repairs to piping fittings and fixtures. Act as the ship's Fire Marshal and fire fighting leaders, and train the ship's company in chemical, biological and radiological defense.
Education
Diploma in Welding Technology
Vance-Granville Community College - Henderson, NC
2010 to 2011
Diploma in Automotive Systems Technology
VGCC - Henderson, NC
2003 to 2005
High school diploma in welding
Venice Senior High School - Henderson, NC
August 1983 to June 1986
Vocational School Certificate in Damage Control
US Navy 'DC' A School - San Francisco, CA
Commercial Driver's Licenses
Skills
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Computer Networking
CNC
Hydraulics
Electrical Experience
Lawn Care
Facilities Maintenance
CNC Lathe
Commercial Driving
Dismiss
Microsoft
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7 years
Typing
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8 years
Supervisor
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2 years
Welding Instructor
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4 years
Forklift Operator
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10+ years
Mechanic
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10+ years
Store Clerk
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3 years
Logistics
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5 years
Gtaw
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10+ years
Welding
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10+ years
MIG
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10+ years
Welder Fabricator
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10+ years
Assembly Line
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10+ years
Sheet Metal
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5 years
Blueprint Reading
Micrometer
Microsoft Word
Quality Inspection
Developmental Disabilities Experience
Mechanical Knowledge
Manufacturing
Plasma Cutting
Calipers
Heavy Equipment Operation
Pallet Jack
Quality Assurance
Computer Literacy
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10+ years
Heavy Lifting
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10+ years
Driving Experience
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2 years
Loader Operation
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1 year
Forklift
Time Management
Microsoft Office
Driving
Delivery Driver Experience
Customer Service
Warehouse experience
Math
Moodle
Communication skills
Schematics
Loader operation
Google Docs
Manual transmission
English
Windows
Military Service
Branch:
US Navy
Service country:
United States
Rank:
E-5
November 1989 to December 1992
Damage Controlman Technician Chem-Warfare Specialist 2
Commendations
Gulf War Service Medal
Overseas Duty Medal
Chem-Warfare Specialist
Foreign Service Medal
Awards
DEANS LIST
October 2010
MADE DEANS LIST MULTIPLE TIMES BECAUSE OF GRADE LEVEL
Certifications / Licenses
GTAW Welding
May 2011
GMAW Welding
May 2011
SMAW Welding
June 2011
FCAW Welding
May 2011
Driver's License
Forklift Certification
Welding Certification
AWS D1.1
Assessments
Delivery Driver - Expert
June 2020
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General Manager (Hospitality) - Proficient
May 2020
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Security Guard Skills - Proficient
May 2020
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Forklift Safety - Highly Proficient
April 2020
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Groups
Rock Of Prayer And Deliverance Holiness Church
April 2000 to Present
Deacon
Additional Information
Drivers License: NC8892021