Fork Lift Apprentice Electrician master mechanic, welder
Resume:
Erica Rodby
Looking for a career where I can excell and be excited to go to work everyday
Garden City, KS 67846
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I am currently looking for a company where able to expand my knowledge and become a good asset for thr company. I have a vast variety of knowledge anywhere from EMT to nursing to plumbing to apprentice electrician to a Master mechanic I've worked on electricity low at 24 volts to high 480 hot glove qualified scissor lived in forklift qualified I can use a cutting torch I can stick well and Tig well I can read a multimeter and I can troubleshoot just about anything I'm always up for a challenge and never back down where there's a will there is a way everything's always impossible until somebody doesn't makes it possible. A little bit about myself I grew up with nothing but boys I have only boys three teenagers to be exact so being in a career field of mostly men is more comfortable to me than to be working in office with other things. I am reliable trustworthy have great communication skills and listening skills I will speak up when things are not right and someone might get hurt I take safety very serious as I believe everybody that goes to work should come home the exact same way they left I was very traumatized at my last job a new guy was being very unsafe and unfortunately it cost him as life and because of that I follow the rules by the book If I don't know the answer I will finally answer if you need somebody to come in I'll come in I have no problem working I have no problem working overtime weekends holidays I'm just ready for a new challenge in my life to start a new career and see how far I can get I truly appreciate the fact that you took your time to read this full cover letter I know they're not supposed to be long I just had a lot to say that I thought was important Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Master Mechanic
Tyson Foods Incorporated - Holcomb, KS
October 2014 to December 2021
Trouble shoot any and all electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, fix all mechanical/electrical issues in a timely safe manner. Keep floor running with little to no down time. Change motors gearboxes ECT preventative maintenance. Recognize safety issues and address immediately. Electrical Apprentice
WEST ELECTRIC - Colorado Springs, CO
October 2008 to January 2011
Read blueprints on where lighting junction boxes, 110 outlets and lights switches would go in each room or corridor. Run wire, wire and hang lights from 110v to 480v. Wire all recepticals and light switches. Communicate with other trades so you don't have to redo your job. This was construction site LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Tyson Foods Incorporated - Holcomb, KS
January 2005 to September 2008
Take care of team members illnesses and injuries, make Dr apts and follow up. Assess pts, administration of medications, communicate with tms supervisor on ant restrictions Education
Associate's in Nursing/EMT/welding
GCCC
August 2002 to May 2005
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Operate forklifts and soccer lifts (7 years)
• Fast learner (10+ years)
• Dependable hard worker (10+ years)
• Wide variety of knowledge (10+ years)
• Enjoy learning as much as possible
• Complete tasks in a timely and safe manner
• Work well alone and with others (10+ years)
• Budgeting (7 years)
• Industrial maintenance (7 years)
• Mechanic Experience
• Troubleshoot and change out motors and gears boxes shafts ext (7 years)
• Electrical Experience
• Blueprint Reading
Certifications and Licenses
Master mechanic
May 2014 to Present
To become a Master mechanic you must take a series of tests through Tyson that demonstrates your skills and knowledge of conveyors electricity pneumatic hydraulic systems how to troubleshoot weld torch cutting wiring up motors motor starters safety what kind of ladders to use how high up can you be before you need to use a phone harness etc I have been the first female and maintenance at Tyson and the first one to become a Master mechanic in my first year of joining that company shortly after I got my Master mechanic I became a team leader which is one step under a supervisor which was extremely hard being a female in a male-dominated area which was okay because I like competition it makes me better
Fork lift and scissor lift certified
October 2014 to Present
CPR certified
Electrician Apprentice
LPN
Additional Information
While working for West electric I was also taking classes online for my journeyman's which West electric was paying for to my knowledge I had to have x amount of hours working as an apprentice before I could get a journeyman's license unfortunately we completed our job and I was not able to move with the company to Denver Colorado to help build their new hospital
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