Chad Russell
Rock Falls
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1990
1990
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Torchman
Sterling steel co
Sterling
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Performed torch cutting tasks in a steel mill, contributing to the production of high-quality metal products.
Production Line Worker
Sensient Technology
Amboy
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Reported any malfunctions or breakdowns in the production process to supervisors immediately.
- Maintained production machines and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from conveyor belts as required.
- Ensured all products were packaged correctly before shipping out.
- Managed candy production tasks, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Roofer
Sterling commercial
Sterling
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Implemented safety protocols during every phase of the job process.
- Completed paperwork related to job applications including timesheets and invoices.
- Repaired damaged areas of the roof using tar and other waterproofing materials.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolding to reach roofs for inspection, repair, or installation.
Welder
Sterling Rail
Sterling
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
Machine Operator
Donaldsons
Dixon
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Operated machinery efficiently to maintain production schedules.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
Education
Rock Falls High School
Rock Falls, ILSkills
- Torch cutting
- Equipment maintenance
- Production scheduling
- Safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Inventory management
- Machine operation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Excellent communication
- Flexible and adaptable
- Maintenance & repair
Timeline
Torchman
Sterling steel co
01.2019 - 05.2025
Production Line Worker
Sensient Technology
01.2016 - 01.2019
Roofer
Sterling commercial
01.2014 - 01.2016
Welder
Sterling Rail
01.2012 - 01.2014
Machine Operator
Donaldsons
01.2005 - 01.2012
Rock Falls High School