Bernard Benson

Multi-skilled certified welder

Henderson, NC 27536

adrhml@r.postjobfree.com

+1-252-***-****

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

Do you have any of these top skills employers are looking for?

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

-

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

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