Derek Baron

Reliable, safety-conscious professional with experience in industrial safety, machining, delivery driving, and warehouse operations. Proven ability to operate CNC machinery, manage inventory, and follow strict safety protocols in high-demand environments. OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, and Comtrain Tower Rigging certified.

Confined Space Attendant / Fire Watch at Safety Training Services (2024-09 – Present)

• Provide fire watch and confined space standby support in industrial environments
• Monitor hazardous work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Trained in CPR, emergency response, and rescue procedures

Box Truck Driver at Superior Health Linens (2022-07 – 2024-01)

• Delivered and retrieved linen supplies for hospitals throughout downtown Chicago
• Loaded and unloaded box trucks while maintaining safety and efficiency
• Scanned and tracked returned products using inventory systems
• Maintained dependable on-time delivery performance

Machinist I at Bimba Manufacturing (2020-01 – 2021-07)

• Set up and operated CNC turning lathes
• Performed quality inspections using micrometers, calipers, and CMM tools
• Completed production paperwork and maintained accurate documentation
• Buffed and finished machined parts to meet quality standards

Tower Hand / Warehouse Associate at AscendTek (2017-02 – 2020-01)

• Assisted with warehouse operations, inventory control, and material staging
• Delivered and prepared equipment for transport via trailer and box truck
• Maintained OSHA compliance and tower rigging safety standards

High School Diploma – George Rogers Clark High School