Joseph Corple

  

Biography:

Military Experience: 4.0 years

Work Experience: 27.2 years

Work Experience:

 I am a seasoned Tow Motor Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator with over 30 years of hands-on experience. I am adept at using a wide variety of equipment and machinery, and I have a solid background
in warehouse operations and military service. I am interested in joining the Operators Union Local 18 and fill a challenging role where I can leverage my skills and experience. 

I served in the United States Marine Corps from 1988 thru 1992 and worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator, Combat Engineer, and Nuclear Biological Combat Decontamination Specialist. There, I operated several
types of power construction equipment, such as compactors, pumps, hoists, cranes, shovels, tractors, scrapers, and motor graders, to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials. I repaired and maintained equipment. From 1993 thru
1995, I served in the United States Air Force Reserves where I worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator loading C – 130 Aircraft. I earned several medals while serving, some include Combat Action Ribbon, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Ribbon and the National Defense Ribbon. 

Since leaving the military, I have worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for 7 & 7 Environmental Clean-up, and a Tow Motor Operator and Machine Operator for Viking Forge. I worked as a Tow Motor Operator, Assembler and Inspector for General Electric in Ravenna Ohio for 20 years before they closed in 2021 and since then, I have worked at Arhaus Furniture in Shipping and Receiving and I am currently employed as an Assembler at Hiab, formally known as Walt Co.  

My Skills include:  

· Heavy Equipment Operation: Bulldozers, graders, scrapers, compactors, excavators, backhoes,
bobcats, dump trucks, 30-60 ton mobile cranes and overhead cranes.  

· Tow Motor Operation: Stand Up Forklift, Sit Down Forklift, Yard Dog, Turret Trucks. 

· Experience with launch bridges, lathes, boring mills, soldering and electronic welding. 

· Proficient in forklift battery changes and maintenance. 

· Ability to adhere to stringent safety regulations, protocols, and guidelines. 

   

Military Service:

  • Rank: Lance Corporal

    Branch/Position: Marine Corps

    Period: August 1988 - August 1992

    Occupation: 1345 - Engineer Equipment Operator

    Security Clearance: None

    Duties Description:
    Engineer equipment operators operate gasoline or diesel engine powered, self-propelled, skid-mounted, and towed engineer construction equipment including accessories and allied equipment used in earthmoving, grading, excavation, logging, clearing, landing operations, and cableway and tramway operations.

    Training courses:

    • Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Rank: Airman First Class

    Branch/Position: Air Force

    Period: Invalid date - November 1995

    Occupation: 3E231 - Pavements and Construction Equipment Apprentice

    Duties Description:
    Constructs and maintains concrete and asphalt runways, aircraft parking aprons, and roads. Operates and maintains heavy construction equipment, such as, loaders, graders, dozers, backhoes, and dump trucks. Operates tractor-trailer combinations, transporting construction equipment, and materials. Ensures compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.

Work history:

  • Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

    Company: 7 & 7 Clean Up

    Period: January 1993 - January 1995

    Role Description:

     · Operatedheavy equipment and participated in the cleaning of tankers, barges and
    refinery tankers. 

    · Demonstrated expertise in heavy equipment operation and environmental cleanup.  

  • Job Title: Tow Motor Operator/ Operator

    Company: Viking Forge

    Period: January 1997 - January 1999

    Role Description:

     · Performed various roles for forging including tow motor operator, trimmer, saw operator, press
    operator, pang board operator and quality inspector. 

    · Contributed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment  

  • Job Title: Tow Motor Operator/ Assembler/ Inspector

    Company: General Electric

    Period: January 2000 - August 2021

    Role Description:

     · Operated tow motors and various material handling and packaging equipment and machines. 

    · Assembled, inspected and repaired products. 

    · Managed orders from warehouse, loaded and unloaded trucks. 

    · Prepared lamps and handle the dip coat process. 

    ** Company Closure in 2021**  

  • Job Title: Warehouse Associate / Shipping and Receiving

    Company: Arhaus LLC

    Period: February 2022 - September 2023

    Role Description:

     · Efficiently filled, labeled, loaded and shipped orders ensuring compliance with company
    standards. 

    · Packed trailers according to precise specifications to optimize shipping efficiency ensuring safe and organized shipments.  

  • Job Title: Assembler

    Company: Hiab / Walt Co.

    Period: September 2023 - present

    Role Description:

    Assembling lift gates.  

Education:

  • Fortis

    Other – HVAC / R

    Period: Invalid date

  • North Coast Medical

    Certified Medical Assistant

    Period: Invalid date

  • Canterbury Career School

    Class A CDL

    Period: Invalid date

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