Demerius Walker
Donaldsonville,LA
Summary
Team-driven individual boasting a career spent using heavy equipment, working on lifts and elevated beams and maintaining clean job sites. Energetic and flexible enough to take on any shift. A communicative Steel Worker known for collaborating with other employees and providing project updates to supervisors.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Steel Worker
Express Employment
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Perform welding tasks such as arc, MIG, TIG, and oxy-acetylene welding.
- Operate cutting torches and other equipment to cut steel plates and sections.
- Use hand tools such as grinders, drills, saws, hammers, wrenches, and shears to shape metal pieces.
- Load and unload steel materials from trucks or railcars onto storage racks.
- Measure dimensions of completed products using precision measuring instruments.
- Position structural steel members into place for assembly.
- Connect structural steel members with bolts, screws or other fastening devices.
- Monitor all aspects of the production process to ensure safety standards are met.
- Install anchors in concrete walls to secure steel beams and columns during construction projects.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment used in the course of work duties.
- Ensure that all workplace rules are adhered to at all times.
- Work effectively with other crew members to complete jobs efficiently.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks on machinery regularly.
- Used cranes to lift and guide individual steel components into position.
- Studied blueprints for each project and worked closely with supervisors to fulfill requirements.
Hydroblasting Technician
Apache
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2013 - 03.2017
- Performed hydroblasting on industrial equipment with pressures up to 40, 000 PSI.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for painting or other coatings.
- Inspected and maintained all hydroblasting equipment including hoses, nozzles, pumps and filters.
- Maintained records of hydroblasting activities in accordance with company policy.
- Assisted in the installation of new piping systems as required by customer specifications.
- Operated vacuum trucks to clean tanks and vessels from scale, rust and other debris.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as oil, chemicals and solvents.
- Identified problems that could affect the quality of work performed during hydroblasting operations.
- Repaired leaks in pipes using specialized tools such as torches and welding machines.
- Ensured all necessary paperwork was completed accurately prior to beginning any job.
- Developed standard operating procedures for safe operation of hydroblasting equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used for hydroblasting projects.
- Provided technical support to colleagues regarding the use of hydroblasting machinery.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the process of hydroblasting.
- Adhered to strict safety regulations while working on job sites involving hazardous materials.
- Transported hydroblaster machine, hoses and chemicals to assigned site, set up equipment and inspected before and after use.
Laborer
St.James contract
Saint James , LA
04.2007 - 03.2010
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and product locations in the warehouse.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Stacked and arranged products on pallets according to size and weight requirements.
- Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
Painter's Helper
SAS
Plaquemine, LA
01.2000 - 03.2003
- Assisted with mixing and preparing paints for use on projects.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by sweeping, mopping, and disposing of paint waste properly.
- Cleaned surfaces to be painted using abrasives, solvents, brushes, scrapers and other tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Donaldsonville High School
Donaldsonville, LA05-2000
Skills
- Safe machinery operation
- Load Calculations
- Field equipment operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Beam and girder connections
- Safety railings installation
- Steel component alignment
- OSHA Compliance
- Shipment Processing
- Warehouse picking
- Certified forklift operator
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Storage and Organization
- Basic math aptitude
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- General laborer
- Business ethics
- General construction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Communication and presentation
- Material sourcing and distribution
- Incident Reporting
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Pipe installation
- Pipe disassembly
- Measurement accuracy
- Drilling
- Basic Carpentry
- Reliability
- Team building
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Decision-Making
- Written Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Time Management
- Self Motivation
- Pipe cutting
- Active Listening
- Task Prioritization
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Steel Worker
Express Employment
08.2023 - 03.2024
Hydroblasting Technician
Apache
01.2013 - 03.2017
Laborer
St.James contract
04.2007 - 03.2010
Painter's Helper
SAS
01.2000 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Donaldsonville High School