Braxton Pitre
Lafayette,LA
Summary
I possess five years of hands-on experience with heavy machinery and tools, gained through multiple summers and school breaks. Additionally, I have a proven track record of customer assistance and collaborative teamwork across diverse environments, including roles in hospitality as a waiter and in industrial settings such as docks, warehouses, and yards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Hand
Valvemax a division of GIS
Cut Off, LA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated machinery such as forklifts and overhead bridge cranes, following all safety procedures.
- Performed safety and maintenance checks on all machinery used.
- Disassembled and reassembled valves to perform maintenance and/or repair using part diagrams.
- Completed Job Safety Analysis (JSA) sheets on occasion to ensure workplace safety.
Structural Fitter Helper
Grand Isle Shipyard Inc.
Galliano, LA
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted the shop fitter with building components for the offshore structures while reading structure plans and diagrams.
- Performed tack welds on structural parts being built before the final weld was placed and performed grinding operations on finished products to remove excess material or sharp edges.
- Utilized hoisting equipment to move heavy steel members into place during assembly process while making sure my coworkers are at a safe distance away and communicating with a spotter to insure everyone's safety.
- Completed Job Safety Analysis (JSA) sheets on occasion to ensure workplace safety.
Crew Boat Captain/Dockworker
Tidewater Dock
Gheens, LA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Organized and executed vessel maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted pre-departure inspections to verify all necessary safety equipment was aboard and operational.
- Ensured that all 15 crew members for the jobsite assigned to my vessel were on my boat before departure to and from the jobsite.
- Operated, performed safety inspections, and maintenance on heavy duty forklifts, skid steers, and cranes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Safety Compliance
- Maintenance and repair
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Forklift Operation
- Machinery Operation
- Adaptability
Certification
- OSHA Certified in General Industry Safety and Health
- CSWA (pending)
- Forklift Operator Certified
Timeline
Shop Hand
Valvemax a division of GIS
06.2023 - 08.2023
Structural Fitter Helper
Grand Isle Shipyard Inc.
05.2023 - 06.2023
Crew Boat Captain/Dockworker
Tidewater Dock
05.2022 - 08.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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