Christopher Willbanks
Saint Charles
Summary
Skilled trades professional specializing in sheet metal fabrication, landscape construction, and heavy equipment operation, focused on city parks and facilities maintenance. OSHA Ten certified with a chauffeur’s license and a clean driving record, experienced in safely transporting crews and equipment. Committed to delivering reliable maintenance and enhancement of public spaces, ensuring quality workmanship in park repairs and landscaping.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Construction Laborer
Elevate Outdoors
O'Fallon
05.2025 - Current
- Installed hardscape features, including patios and walkways, according to specifications.
- Built retaining walls, decks, and fences following design specifications.
- Excavated areas for planting beds and pathways to facilitate landscaping projects.
- Operated landscaping tools and heavy equipment for efficient land preparation.
- Mixed and applied soil, mulch, and fertilizers for successful plant installations.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans on schedule.
- Utilized chauffeur license for safe transport of equipment, trailers, and crew.
- Proposed operational improvements that streamlined workflows on job sites.
Sheet Metal Sheet Metal III Worker
Cambridge Air Solutions
Wentzville
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Operated machinery to assist in HVAC system assembly.
- Maintained equipment and tools for optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance standards.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety practices.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery to load and unload materials.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
National Cart Company
Saint Charles
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of food service departments in a large-scale facility.
- Implemented inventory control systems to optimize supply management processes.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food service operations.
- Performed administrative tasks including payroll processing, budgeting activities.
Sheet Metal Fabricator Level 4
Cambridge Air Solutions
Wentzville
05.2012 - 05.2018
- Fabricated sheet metal components using precision tools and equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate production.
- Operated CNC machinery for precise cutting and shaping of materials.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to meet standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt School Distrisct
O'Fallon, MO01-2020
Skills
- Effective communication
- Heavy equipment operation
- Irrigation management
- Soil preparation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Chauffeur license
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Collaboration skills
Timeline
Landscape Construction Laborer
Elevate Outdoors
05.2025 - Current
Sheet Metal Sheet Metal III Worker
Cambridge Air Solutions
08.2021 - 05.2025
Sheet Metal Fabricator
National Cart Company
08.2021 - 05.2025
Sheet Metal Fabricator Level 4
Cambridge Air Solutions
05.2012 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt School Distrisct