Eric Burkey
Lincoln
Summary
Diligent Fabricator with four years industrial experience with production and machine operation expertise. Demonstrated high-level heavy equipment operation and safety process knowledge in large-scale manufacturing environment. Excellent technical, operations, and communications skills leading to desired outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Fabricator Machinist
General Dynamics
04.2023 - Current
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts
- Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand tools and machines
- Performed daily maintenance and inspection of machinery to drive optimal performance
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety
Unit Case Worker
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes
Fabricator
General Dynamics
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Operate winders for production
- Lay up rubber insulators for the motor case
- Strip and chamfer motor cases
- Pi tape and caliper measurements
- Bond fittings to motor cases
- Proof test motor cases
- Final clean up of motor cases before shipment
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths and painted finish discrepancies
- Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution
Conductor
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinate movement with dispatcher
- Ensure train is built according to standards
- Assist engineer with speeds on the track and turnouts
- Ensure manifest is correct
- Spot and pull cars from industries that utilize rail service
- Inspect trains in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily
- Performed daily inspections on switches
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars
Inventory Specialist
Best Buy
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials
- Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
- Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Marked stock items with identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools or other labeling equipment.
Cabin Counselor
YMCA Camp Kitaki
05.2012 - 04.2018
- Assist kids in learning about themselves and the world around them
- Maintain a safe environment for all present
- Settle disputes between staff and between children
- Facilitate the high ropes course elements
- Teach horseback riding lessons in an arena and lead trail rides on horse back
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers’ artistic skills development and creative expression
- Implemented recreational activities to promote campers’ physical health and encourage teamwork skills development
Dietary Aide
Sunrise Country Manor
04.2010 - 05.2012
- Take orders from residents
- Deliver trays to residents
- Prepare food and drinks for residents
- Collect dishes from tables and sanitize tables to be used again
- Wash dishes and sanitize them to be reused
Education
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE05.2017
High school or equivalent - Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE12.2013
High school or equivalent - undefined
Milford Jr/Sr High School
Milford, NE05.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office - 4 years
- Excel - 4 years
- Team Building - 3 years
- Typing - 5 years
- Team Work - 4 years
- Time Management - 7 years
- Attention to Detail - 7 years
- Customer Service - 4 years
- Measurements - 4 years
Timeline
Master Fabricator Machinist
General Dynamics
04.2023 - Current
Unit Case Worker
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
08.2022 - 04.2023
Fabricator
General Dynamics
02.2020 - 08.2022
Conductor
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
07.2018 - 02.2020
Inventory Specialist
Best Buy
10.2014 - 07.2018
Cabin Counselor
YMCA Camp Kitaki
05.2012 - 04.2018
Dietary Aide
Sunrise Country Manor
04.2010 - 05.2012
High school or equivalent - Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska Lincoln
High school or equivalent - undefined
Milford Jr/Sr High School
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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