1. Home address: Email:samuellindsey@yahoo.com
Morton, IL 61550
Samuel C. Lindsey
Objective Seeking a position in Manufacturing as a Production Welder
Work Experience
July 2006-Present Caterpillar Logistics Morton, IL
Materials Specialist
Main tasks consisting of:
 Paint parts for international and domestic orders
 Apply rust preventative and grease as required
 Perform preventive maintenance on paint guns and equipments
 Responsible for reviewing safety checklist on working area daily
 Drive equipment to move parts in and out of paint booth
 Track orders and prioritize emergency shipments
November 2005- March 2006 Eaton Electrical Asheville, NC
Assembler B
Main tasks consisting of:
 Performing assembly and wiring operations to produce final
assembly of electrical components (switchgears)
 Checking electrical/ mechanical performance of completed
assemblies to assure conformance to plant quality
 Packing and prepare product for shipping
 Participation on Lean Manufacturing events weekly
August 2001-October 2005 Arvin Meritor Asheville, NC
Gear Technician
Main activities consisting of:
 Set up and operation of lapping and pinion shaft grinder
machine
 Operating multi-million dollar CNC gear cutting machines
(Gleason Phoenix)
 Quality control- checking final dimensions of gears and pinions
 Active participation on 5S initiative (Lean Manufacturing) and
continuous improvement of work area
 Involvement on safety initiatives with regular follow up meetings
 Performing preventive maintenance on work cell
 Responsible for keeping track of material necessary to feed
production
 Managed daily production log of manufactured items
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2. 1992–2001 Henderson Oil Company Hendersonville, NC
Maintenance Contract Employee
Performed General Maintenance at gas stations and plant properties
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Main job duties consisting of painting, landscaping, carpentry, repairing
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electrical devices, floor maintenance, etc.
Material Load/ Unload at Warehouses
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1989-1991 Seneca Foods Hendersonville, NC
Packing Machine Operator
Packed cases of cans on a Juice Assembly Line
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Prepared material for shipping on pallets
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Inspected finished material before packing
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Skills & Education  2008 Illinois Welding School Bartonville, IL
Production Welding Specialist: Oxy- Act. Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting,
Air Carbon Arc and Gouging, SMAW- using single pass and multiple pass
procedure with mild steel, low hydrogen and iron powder electrodes,
welding with 7018 and 7024 rod with AC and DC sources, GMAW- short
cicrcuit and spray transfer, large and small diameter electrodes, all
position, FCAW- shielded and unshielded large and small diameter
electrodes, all positions, Blueprint reading, weld symbols.
1987-1990 American School Lansing, IL
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High School graduate
 Sep 2001 Blue Ridge College Hendersonville, NC
Forklift Operator
 Oct 2001- Dec 2001 AB TECH Asheville, NC
Plastics Technician
 Aug-Sep 2005 Blue Ridge College Hendersonville, NC
Manufacturing Applications
 June-July 2006 ABTECH Asheville, NC
Distribution and Logistics Management
 Politics/ Military/ Current Events
Interests
 Professional Association: American Welding Society
Quick learner
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Profile
Great teamwork skills
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Detail oriented
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Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multi task
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Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
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