Laborer
Dakota Shorter
Fireproofing Specialties
Fort Wayne
4
years of professional experience
Experienced equipment operator and production leader with a strong background in heavy equipment, material handling, and maintenance support. Skilled in safety procedures, team coordination, and quality control. Known for reducing downtime and supporting steady workflow in active job sites and production settings.
Work History
Production Line Leader
1 Year 5 Months- Led production line workflow to maintain steady output and meet quality expectations.
- Monitored line performance and corrected bottlenecks to support consistent throughput.
- Coordinated operators across coating equipment, inspection steps, and material handling tasks.
- Trained new associates on safety procedures, equipment operation, and production standards.
- Enforced housekeeping, safety, and compliance practices throughout production area.
- Completed logs and reports to document detailed information on production, spoilage, and departmental maintenance needs.
Equipment Operator
2 Years 2 Months- Operated heavy equipment for site preparation, trenching, and material handling on power projects.
- Positioned machinery accurately to support utility crews during installation and repair work.
- Inspected equipment before use and reported maintenance needs to prevent downtime.
- Followed safety procedures, traffic control requirements, and jobsite protocols during daily operations.
- Loaded and moved materials with forklifts, loaders, and similar equipment as needed.
Laborer
1 Year 5 Months- Operated spray equipment and hand tools to complete fireproofing installation accurately.
- Applied fireproofing materials to structural steel and concrete surfaces per site specifications.
- Prepared work areas by cleaning surfaces, masking adjacent finishes, and staging materials.
- Followed safety procedures while working at heights, around heavy equipment, and in active job sites.
- Assisted lead crews with setup, cleanup, and daily tasks to keep projects on schedule.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Welding
Skills
Equipment operation
Material handling
Truck loading and unloading
Heavy equipment operation
Material transport
Maintenance and repair
Basic carpentry
Hand and power tools
Carpentry fundamentals
Safety awareness
Quality assurance
Team collaboration
Willingness to learn
Timeline
Laborer
Fireproofing Specialties
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Equipment Operator
A-1 Power
04.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Production Line Leader
Wright Coating Technologies
10.2022 - 03.2024Read More
Kalamazoo Central HIgh School
High School Diploma
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
No Degree from Welding
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