1. Michael A. Finnearty Jr. 2619 West47th Ave. Gary, IN. 46408
mfinnearty@gmail.com 219-238-9917
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I have over 10 years of various machine & equipment operation experience in various industrial
fields. 5 years of fuel systems operation experience in the United States Army. While in the
Army I attended the Warrior Leadership School, graduating top 20% on the Commandants List.
I have supervised a crew of 5+ workers for a Tree Service, overseeing day to day job
procedures and the operation & care of over 1 million dollars worth of job relevant equipment.
My military background along with my civilian job experience allows me to bring a much more
adaptive mindset & an integrity based set of work ethics to any work environment I am a part of.
SKILLS SUMMARY
● Overhead Crane Certified • Positive Communication / Cooperation Skills
● Anneal / Quench & Temper Furnace Certified • National Defense Service Medal
● OSHA 10 Certified • NonCommissioned Officer Professional
● Forklift Certified Development Ribbon
● Truck Load / Unload Experience • Driver & Mechanic Badge
● Inventory Input & Organization Experience • Army Service Ribbon
● Detail Oriented • Awarded 2 Army Achievement Medals
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Operator A.M. Castle Metals Hammond IN. October 2014 - Present
● Operator- 15 TON Overhead Crane.
● Operator- Multi-Furnace System consisting of2 Annealing Furnaces & 1 Quenching & Tempering Furnace.
● Operator- Chamfering Machine.
● Operator- HEM Saw.
● Inputting location & operations changes for steel bar bundle orders into computer system.
● Maintaining safe and proper operations oflarge scale work area consisting offurnace systems,overhead
crane, straightening machine & HEM saw.
● Loading & unloading steel bar bundles to/from customer truck trailers.
● Proper labeling & inventory of materials.
● Safely handling hotmaterial from furnaces.
● Move levers,depress footpedals,or turn dials to operate cranes,cherry pickers,electromagnets,or other
moving equipmentfor lifting,moving, or placing loads.
● Inspectcables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables,as needed.
● Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins,using moving equipment.
● Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders,sequences ofdeliveries,or special loading
instructions.
● Inspectbundle packaging for conformance to regulations or customer requirements and remove and batch
packaging tickets.

2. Groundsman Cams Tree Service Hobart IN. April 2013 - October 2014
● Operate hydraulic equipment/heavy equipment.
● Clear job site of debris.
● Oversee general safetyof jobsite & crew members.
Painter Local 460 Painters Union Whiting IN. May 2012 - October 2012
● Locate pipe systems per dailywork orders.
● Distribute work to crew members.
● Inspectpaintwork done by crew members.
● Paint pipe systems.
● Heavy EquipmentOperation
PetroleumSupply Specialist United States Army Ft. Lewis WA. April 2007 - March 2012
● Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspectequipmentto ensure that tank levels,temperatures,chemical
amounts,and pressures are atspecified levels,reporting abnormalities as necessary.
● Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped,stocks used,gauging results,and operating
times.
● Communicate with other workers,using signals,radios,or telephones,to startand stop flows of materials or
substances.
● Start pumps and open valves or use automated equipmentto regulate the flow of oil in pipelines and into
and out of tanks.
● Control or operate manifold and pumping systems to circulate liquids through a petroleum refinery.
● Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical,safety,and emergencyequipmentis in good working order.
● Ensure soldiers are adequatelytrained in currentmission objective
Crew Supervisor Quality Tree Service Gary IN. April 2004 - February 2007
● Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed,deadlines are met,and schedules are
maintained.
● Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards thatwill ensure adequate performance and
personnel safety.
● Inspectcompleted work to ensure conformance to specifications,standards,and contractrequirements.
● Provide workers with assistance in performing duties as necessaryto meetdeadlines.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma Calumet High School Gary IN. 2004
10 Week PetroleumSupply Course U.S. Army Ft. Lee VA. 2007
Warrior Leadership School U.S. Army Ft. Lewis WA. 2010