Damien Kissoondath

• Coordinated effectively with shipping carriers to guarantee timely pick-up and delivery of shipments while minimizing delays or disruptions in the supply chain process.
• Communicated proactively with team members during high-pressure situations to maintain smooth workflows leading to successful shipment completions.
• Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and resolving issues related to cargo handling.
• Safeguarded material transfers and storage of various mission-capable parts and sensitive, highly visible cargo.
• Participated in regular meetings with supervisors and colleagues to discuss performance metrics, areas for improvement, and initiatives for continuous growth.
• Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
• Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
• Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
• Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
• Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
• Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
• Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
• Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
• Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
• Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
• Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
• Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
• Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
• Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
• Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
• Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
• Enhanced operational efficiency, regularly updating skills through company-provided training sessions.
• Reduced product damage by adhering to strict handling and lifting protocols.
• Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
• Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
• Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by implementing safe work practices at all times during rigging operations.
• Assisted in the development of lift plans, considering factors such as load weights, rigging capacities, and crane positioning.
• Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
• Maintained precise records of all rigging equipment used on projects, ensuring accurate inventory management and timely replacements when necessary.
• Reduced downtime by conducting regular maintenance checks on rigging equipment.
• Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.

Move molten steel from Furness to Caster to produce billets

• Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
• Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
• Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
• Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
• Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
• Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
• Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
• Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
• Achieved strong reputation for reliability among supervisors, leading to increased responsibility for critical lifts on high-profile projects.
• Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development.
• Ensured accurate load placement with expert use of rigging techniques and communication with ground crew members.
• Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
• Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
• Adapted seamlessly to new crane technologies, mastering control systems and adopting best practices for safe operation.
• Served as a valuable resource for colleagues by staying current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Reduced equipment wear and tear with meticulous maintenance routines, extending lifespan of machinery.
• Enhanced team morale and cohesion by acting as mentor for less experienced operators, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Operated variety of crane types for diverse construction projects, leading to on-time project completion.
• Pioneered use of new safety equipment, leading to reduction in job site accidents and injuries.

• 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.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
• Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
• Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
• Improved customer satisfaction by delivering custom welding projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.
• Contributed to environmental sustainability by implementing metal recycling practices in workshop.
• Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.