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Dakoda Chrestman

McMinnville,TN

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Digger Operator at Heathers Farm Nursery, excelling in rock breaking and land clearing. Proven ability to enhance productivity and ensure safety through effective hazard identification and attachment changing. Skilled in operating machinery and fostering teamwork to achieve quality standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Digger Operator, Loading Trucks

Heathers Farm Nursery
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Operated digger machinery for various tasks, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings.
  • Managed efficient material handling, loading trucks, and hauling materials to designated areas as required.
  • Facilitated smooth teamwork with colleagues, promoting a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Welder

Southern Manufacturing Group
08.2020 - 01.2025
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.

Machine Operator/Assembler

Yorozu Automotive Tennessee
10.2013 - 08.2020
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Assisted quality control personnel with inspections of completed products, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards before shipping them out to customers.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Reduced machine downtime by performing regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
  • Responded quickly to any malfunctions or breakdowns in machinery, minimizing disruptions to overall production timelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Warren Co High School
Mcminnville, TN
05.2013

Skills

  • Rock breaking
  • Hazard identification
  • Attachment changing
  • Land clearing
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Machine maintenance
  • Load handling
  • Trench digging
  • Soil classification
  • Excavator operation
  • Following directions
  • Pre-operational equipment checks
  • Safety procedures

Timeline

Digger Operator, Loading Trucks

Heathers Farm Nursery
01.2025 - 05.2025

Welder

Southern Manufacturing Group
08.2020 - 01.2025

Machine Operator/Assembler

Yorozu Automotive Tennessee
10.2013 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Warren Co High School
Dakoda Chrestman