Craig Gowery
Wynot
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing operator with a proven track record at Prince Hydraulics, skilled in machine operation and quality inspection. Adept at troubleshooting and enhancing production efficiency while ensuring safety compliance. Recognized for attention to detail and fostering team collaboration to achieve high-quality outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Operator
Prince Hydraulics
Hartington
07.2011 - Current
- Adjusted machine settings based on product specifications or customer requirements.
- Inspected finished products for defects or deviations from specifications before packaging them for shipment.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Loaded raw materials into hoppers for processing by the machines.
- Followed detailed instructions provided by engineers regarding setup and operation of machinery.
- Replaced worn tools, blades, or other parts as needed on machines.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Construction Worker
Koch Construstion
Hartington
01.2009 - 07.2011
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
Construction Worker
Morton Buildings
Waverly
05.2007 - 01.2009
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Construction Worker
R&B Landtiling and Construction
Hartington
05.2004 - 05.2007
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Building Construction
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE05-2007
Skills
- Machine operation
- Quality inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Production reporting
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Power tool operation
- Construction site preparation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocols
- Customer service
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Framing techniques
- Structural assembly
Affiliations
- Coaching
- Reading
- Working out
- Hunting
- Construction Projects
Timeline
Manufacturing Operator
Prince Hydraulics
07.2011 - Current
Construction Worker
Koch Construstion
01.2009 - 07.2011
Construction Worker
Morton Buildings
05.2007 - 01.2009
Construction Worker
R&B Landtiling and Construction
05.2004 - 05.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Building Construction
Northeast Community College
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