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Thom Royster

Bartonville

Summary

Accomplished Heavy Machine Operator with a proven safety record at Gingerich Crane. Skilled in operating heavy machinery and welding, I excel in equipment maintenance and problem diagnosis. My commitment to safety and quality ensures optimal production outcomes while fostering a clean, organized work environment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Machine Operator

Gingerich Crane
07.2015 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards and promoting overall safety on the job site.
  • Operated forklift, excavator, Frontend loader and other equipment on daily basis.
  • Achieved a strong safety record by consistently following all company guidelines, procedures, and regulations for heavy machine operations.
  • Operated dozer and heavy equipment on slopes, hillsides and roadsides.
  • Mig Welding
  • Painter

Welder

Allied Welding
02.2006 - 04.2015
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG,
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Forktruck certified
  • Ran cutting tourch
  • Plasma cutting
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.

Welder

C-way
09.1998 - 01.2006
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.

Education

Certification - Blue Print, Mig 1, 2

ICC
Peoria IL
10-1996

Skills

  • Hand and power tools
  • Skid steer operation
  • Excavator operation
  • Equipment care
  • Repair and maintenance
  • Diagnosing problems
  • Loading and unloading
  • Production goals

Timeline

Heavy Machine Operator

Gingerich Crane
07.2015 - Current

Welder

Allied Welding
02.2006 - 04.2015

Welder

C-way
09.1998 - 01.2006

Certification - Blue Print, Mig 1, 2

ICC
Thom Royster