Gerald Nugent

• Painted farm equipment using spray guns.
• Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
• 
  

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

• Operated and monitored machinery for soybean cleaning, cracking, conditioning, and flaking to ensure optimal prep for extraction
• Conducted regular inspections of prep equipment (crackers, conditioners, flakers) to identify wear, prevent downtime, and maintain product quality
• Managed solvent extraction systems, including desolventizing and oil recovery processes, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards
• Performed routine sampling and testing of soybean meal and oil for moisture, protein, and residual solvent levels to meet quality specifications
• Maintained accurate logs of production data, equipment performance, and maintenance activities using digital and paper-based systems
• Followed strict safety protocols including PPE usage, lockout/tagout procedures, and confined space entry guidelines
• Collaborated with maintenance and quality teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions
• Assisted in startup, shutdown, and cleaning of extraction units, ensuring minimal loss and efficient transitions
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process optimizations and participating in training programs
• Ensured compliance with USDA, OSHA, and company-specific regulations throughout all prep and extraction operations