Warren Rupright
Heavy Equipment Welding CNC Machinist Manufacturing
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Experience
RMS Roller Grinder, Harrisburg — Machine Operator
FEBRUARY 2022 - AUGUST
Inspection, inventory assessment, and assembly of all rolls/bearings/shafts. Making sure all load sheets were done daily for the service technicians. Servicing all customers with shipping and receiving. Repair of all products. Innovation with quality control and production to implement improved workflow.
CHS, Corson — Feed Mill Operator
OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022
Responsible for running mill production feed for animals. Loaded different chemicals and dietary supplements per feed type and customer’s specific needs. Making sure ingredients went into correct bin without any contamination. Cross trained on loading and unloading trucks. Helped with seasonal cleaning of mill from top to bottom. Changed dyes to mill different types of feed.
Egger Steel, Sioux Falls — CNC Machinist
AUGUST 2017 - AUGUST 2021
Manually set up machinery and equipment, including CNC burn table. Operated multiple overhead cranes, forklift, dye punchers, shear, plasma cutters and grinders. Assessed equipment after each production run, performing preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly. Adhered to a high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries. Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures. Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines. Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition. Loaded and unloaded inventory to maintain high levels of production. Performed daily accurate torch head and consumable changes along with routine maintenance. Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications. Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements. Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues. Verified appropriate product lubrication and cooling throughout machine operation. Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment. Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations Skills
Welding (mig, stick, aluminum)
Overhead/link belt crane
operator
Skid steer/backhoe/front end
loader
Forklift operator
Hydraulic plow operator
Brake press operator
Sandblasting Industrial painting
Flooring installation
Shipping loader
CNC machine operator
Mill operator
with state inspectors, internal audits and customer surveys. Action Electric, Sioux Falls — Apprentice
FEBRUARY 2017 - JUNE 2017
Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge. Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors. Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors. Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations. Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete. Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair. Provided layouts for new electrical system and component installations by reading and interpreting drawings accurately. Adhered closely to city and state regulations and industry best practices. Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes. Assessed electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and needed adjustments or repairs. Spliced, joined and (continued on next page) connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components. Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment. Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work. Metal Sales Manufacturing, Sioux Falls — Loader/Slitter FEBRUARY 2016 - JANUARY 2017
Secured products on delivery trucks by performing various tie-down methods depending on size. Used wireless radios to communicate with colleagues. Interpreted hand signals and listened for verbal instruction to determine where materials were to be placed. Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 5,000 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items using various machinery. Operated power jacks, forklifts and combi lift to maneuver products on to load trailers and trucks. Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to administration and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability. Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations. Fastened documentation, including receipts, packing slips and bill of lading, to shipments leaving the facility. Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading. Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving. Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies. Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques. Education
Eisenhower High; Rialto California — Diploma