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Craig Summerset

Craig Summerset

Orange Park,FL

Summary

Dynamic Marine Painter skilled in applying high-quality marine coatings and ensuring safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency and maintain meticulous records. Proficient in surface preparation and corrosion control, while fostering effective communication and collaboration within diverse teams. Committed to delivering exceptional results in challenging environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Walmart
Jacksonville, FL
02.2025 - Current
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.

Marine Painter

NSC Technologies, Inc
Jacksonville, FL
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Applied primers and undercoats on new or repaired substrates as per instructions.
  • Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality.
  • Maintained records of paint inventory used in each project.
  • Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
  • Mixed paint and related products according to specifications using a variety of tools and equipment.
  • Inspected vessels for corrosion damage prior to commencing any painting job.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment like pressure pots, pumps, ensuring that they are in good working condition before use.
  • Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
  • Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to the organization's strict guidelines.
  • Paint application: Brush, roller, and spray (airless and conventional)
  • Familiar with marine coatings (epoxy, anti-fouling, polyurethane)
  • Knowledge of safety standards (OSHA, PPE use, confined space entry)
  • Basic understanding of blueprints and technical drawings
  • Team-oriented with good communication and time management

CGM/Lead Cook

Red Lobster
Orange Park, FL
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
  • Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Provided guidance during meal rushes in order to maintain an organized workflow within the kitchen area.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.

Rural Mail Carrier Associate

United States Postal Service, USPS
Orange Park, FL
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Organized all incoming and outgoing mails in an orderly fashion.
  • Maintained records of dispatched mails and parcels.
  • Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses to deliver to post office for processing.
  • Routed all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along established route.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions regarding rates and other services offered by the post office.
  • Performed basic maintenance tasks such as checking oil levels and tire pressure on assigned vehicle.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oakleaf High School
Orange Park, FL
05-2021

Skills

  • Surface preparation (sandblasting, power washing, grinding)
  • Application of marine coatings (epoxies, anti-fouling, primers, and topcoats)
  • Understanding of naval ship systems and structures
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA)
  • Familiar with coating inspection and quality control procedures
  • Familiar with hand and spray painting techniques
  • Proficient in the use of scaffolding, ladders, and other access equipment
  • Knowledge of corrosion control and rust prevention
  • Ability to work in various environmental conditions, such as wet, humid, and confined spaces
  • Read and interpret blueprints and drawings: Understand basic ship layouts, structural plans, and welding symbols
  • Measure and lay out materials: Accurately use tape measures, levels, and marking tools to prepare for cuts and fitting
  • Understand basic welding and brazing: Not necessarily a full welder, but able to perform minor welding tasks (MIG, stick welding) to assist with fitting
  • Work with ship hulls and structural frameworks: Understand how to fit frames, bulkheads, decks, and girders
  • Handle safety procedures: Use personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, fire watches, and confined space entry protocols
  • Use hand and power tools confidently: Drills, grinders, magnetic drills, come-alongs, chain falls, etc
  • Problem-solve basic fitting issues: Adjust materials when plans don’t perfectly match the reality (which is often in shipbuilding!)
  • Communicate with the team: Work with welders, engineers, and supervisors to make sure the fit-up is correct before final welding
  • Forklift operation
  • Physical strength
  • Safety awareness
  • Machine operation
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Dock operations
  • Bulk liquid transportation
  • Heavy industrial equipment
  • OSHA compliance

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Walmart
02.2025 - Current

Marine Painter

NSC Technologies, Inc
07.2024 - 02.2025

Rural Mail Carrier Associate

United States Postal Service, USPS
06.2023 - 09.2023

CGM/Lead Cook

Red Lobster
08.2022 - 07.2024

High School Diploma -

Oakleaf High School

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