Crane Operator
Resume:
CLARENCE BANKSTON
Houston, TX *7071
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking to use an extensive background in production environments that demand a strong knowledge in steel construction and plant operation. 21 years of expertise in crane operation, rigging machines, 6-head burners and wheeler braiders.
EMPLOYMENT
LETOURNEAU TECHNOLOGIES-Houston, TX Jan 2008 – Aug 2009
Crane Operator/Forklift
• Responsible for building land drilling rigs.
• Also tested the rigs and tore them back down to get ready for shipment to another site.
• Performed forklift duties, transporting materials throughout the rig-up yard.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SHIPYARD- Avondale, LA May 2000 – Jan 2008
Rigger/Crane Operator
• Performed hooking and unhooking duties, partnering with a crane operator
• Responsible for moving 70-200 tons of steel plates and beams as needed on a daily basis.
EQUITABLE SHIPYARD-New Orleans, LA Oct 1996 – Jan 2000
Machine Operator
• Performed forklift duties, transporting materials throughout shipyard as needed.
• Additionally burned/cut steel plates in preparation for transport to the construction site.
• Responsible for moving beams and plates for barge and ship construction.
• Also handled the upkeep and maintenance, including servicing for a wheel braider machine.
GLAZER STEEL & ALUMINUM - New Orleans, LA Aug 1988 – Oct 1996
Lead Crane Operator
• Supervised up to 6 workers responsible for completion of general production duties including crane operation, burning, painting, general maintenance and forklift.
• Performed burning duties which included cutting steel and aluminum plates in preparation for
transporting to construction site.
• Also maintained a wheel braider machine, as well as a crane for relocating/placing steel plates and beams for this employer.
EDUCATION
Booker T. Washington High School High School Diploma New Orleans, LA
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