Ben Stone
Abbeville
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience as a Self Employed Fabricator, Mechanic, and Landscaper. Demonstrated expertise in fabrication and engine repair alongside a strong work ethic. Achieved high client satisfaction through delivering projects that exceeded expectations. Skilled in machinery operation and troubleshooting, contributing to operational efficiency at Four Fox Farms. Able to learn and obtain information while participating in a busy work environment. Enjoy working with my hands, not afraid to get dirty and take pride in my work. Love learning new skills and information that will help me be a better person along with better employee.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Hand
Four Fox Farms
01.2020 - 07.2024
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, skid steers, and hay equipment for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, vaccinating live stock, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed insuring operational efficiency during planting and harvesting periods.
- Participated in seasonal harvest activities including cutting, raking and baling hay. Planting and picking corn, soy beans and cotton.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, houses and or any other structure to improve farm operation.
- Fabricated and repaired machinery along with gates, cattle shoots, and farming implements.
Mechanic
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
- Rebuilt and replaces truck motors, transmissions, axles and exterior body components.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance reliability and the safety of vehicles.
- Used computers to diagnose and troubleshoot error codes and malfunctions in vehicles along with heavy machinery.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Enhanced vehicles performance through tuning and performance modifications.
- Fabricated lift kits, headache racks and flatbeds for personal use along with paying customers.
Fabricator
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer hopes, dreams and wishes.
- Cut, bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Assisted in the design of custom products by providing input on material selection, dimensions, and functionality.
- Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
- Maintained detailed records of work orders completed per day/week/month/year for accurate reporting and resource allocation.
- Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction, delivering projects that consistently met or exceeded expectations.
Landscaper
Self Employed
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Maintained grounds by mowing, trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Dela Howe Govenor School For Agriculture
McCormick, SC05-2023
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Fabrication
- Troubleshooting skills
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Machinery operation
- Engine repair
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanically inclined
- Livestock handling
- Property maintenance
- Fence construction
Certification
- Wildland Firefighter Certification - National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Certificate– Various States' Departments of Transportation.
- Firefighter I Certification (FF I) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification - Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard).
- Driver/Operator Pumper Certification - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- CPR Certification - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
Timeline
Farm Hand
Four Fox Farms
01.2020 - 07.2024
Mechanic
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
Fabricator
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
Landscaper
Self Employed
01.2012 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
John Dela Howe Govenor School For Agriculture
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