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Preston Smith Sr.

Preston Smith Sr.

Shepherd,TX

Summary

Very determined hard working quick learner in every company I've worked have been very pleased with my work ethic, excellent communication & time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy & efficiency.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter

Self-employed
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and executing carpentry tasks according to specifications.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently meeting project deadlines and maintaining high-quality craftsmanship in all carpentry work.
  • Reduced material waste by precisely measuring, cutting, and assembling lumber for various construction projects.


Eyeman

JN Services LLC
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Hay Farmer

Fingers Farm
04.2018 - 01.2022
  • Operation & maintenance of all equipment
  • Operate tractors, tractors-drawn machinery & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil & cultivate spray
  • Set up & operate irrigation equipment
  • Clean & maintain irrigation systems
  • Cutting, curing, raking, processing & storing.

Iron Worker

Empire Steel
07.2011 - 07.2016
  • Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting or welding into place
  • Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials
  • Force structural steel members into final positions, using tumbuckle, crowbar, jacks, or hand tools
  • Trained New personal & assist crew members
  • Heights over 130 feet to perform duties
  • Keep work area clean, tidy & wear all OSHA approved PPE while on location.

Oilfield Hand

Gary Wolf Oilfield
07.2002 - 01.2011
  • Operational & mechanical knowledge of triplex pumps, duplex pumps, trash pumps, operating tongs & wrenches for making/breaking pipe, setting & pulling slips
  • Operate a power hoist to transfer pipe to & from pipe racks to the V-door & then to the drill floor
  • Climb a ladder attached to side of derrick & stand on monkey board while wearing a safety fall protection belt
  • Disconnect elevators from pipe sections that have been raised into the derrick
  • Manually guide pipe stands into pipe fingers attached to the derrick
  • Align pipe sections perpendicularly over the well-hole to assist in connection of pipe sections & prevent damage to threads of pipe
  • Perform the essential functions of a floor-hand as needed
  • Keep work area clean, tidy & wear all OSHA approved PPE while on location.

Skills

  • Farming
  • Operating Forklifts, Bobcat, & Mini Track hole
  • Crane Safety Signals & Rigging Operations
  • Man left & Extended boom lefts
  • Fast Learner
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Work under Pressure
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Communication Skills
  • Backhoe Experience
  • Microphone Placement Experience
  • Manufacturing
  • Carpentry
  • Mechanical
  • Construction Environment

Timeline

Carpenter

Self-employed
11.2022 - 09.2023

Eyeman

JN Services LLC
08.2022 - 10.2022

Hay Farmer

Fingers Farm
04.2018 - 01.2022

Iron Worker

Empire Steel
07.2011 - 07.2016

Oilfield Hand

Gary Wolf Oilfield
07.2002 - 01.2011
Preston Smith Sr.