Derrick Smith
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
In-Tune Home Innovations
02.2017 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
- Worked with clients to find appropriate material sources according to client budgets and specific project needs.
Undercarriage Technician Level 2
Holt Caterpillar
03.2014 - 02.2017
- Identified hardware issues caused by component failures using approved diagnostic tools.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Power Sport Assembler, Palletizer, Freight
Orion Powersports
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Assembled powersport components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project timelines.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issue.
- (Palletizing) Secure all finished powersport products to pallet using metal bands and clamps. Wrap secured products with shrink wrap.
- Gather weights and dimensions on wrapped products and process freight for each item.
- Load and unload freight items using forklift
Foreman
A Heavenly Contractor
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials.
- Utilized electrical, plumbing and HVAC knowledge to support maintain project timeline adherence.
Welder/Railcar Repairman
Rail Unlimited Inc. & Harbor Services
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Prepared accurate and complete inspection reports and work order paperwork to fulfill recordkeeping and regulatory requirements.
- Performed emergency and regular maintenance on rail cars and trains during, before and after trips to optimize functionality.
- Completed accurate repairs by reading and interpreting technical documentation and job work orders.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Education
FAA Remote 107 Pilot License
Adjust U
Grand Prairie, TX10.2023
All-Lines Insurance Adjuster License
Atwood Bell Licensing Company
Irving, TX07.2023
High School Diploma -
South Grand Prairie High School
Grand Prairie, TX05.2005
Skills
- Welding skills
- Construction knowledge
- Residential/ commercial electric construction
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Maintenance & Repair
- Power Tool Operation
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Organizational skills
Certification
All-Lines Insurance Adjuster License for the state of Texas
FAA Remote Pilot (Part107) Certified
Timeline
Power Sport Assembler, Palletizer, Freight
Orion Powersports
01.2023 - 08.2023
Owner
In-Tune Home Innovations
02.2017 - Current
Undercarriage Technician Level 2
Holt Caterpillar
03.2014 - 02.2017
Foreman
A Heavenly Contractor
02.2013 - 12.2014
Welder/Railcar Repairman
Rail Unlimited Inc. & Harbor Services
06.2012 - 02.2013
FAA Remote 107 Pilot License
Adjust U
All-Lines Insurance Adjuster License
Atwood Bell Licensing Company
High School Diploma -
South Grand Prairie High School