Michael Washington
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I'm a dependable, cooperative Pipe fitter who works well with others. I'm fit for lifting objects and standing long periods and able to handle several projects and responsibilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Laborer
Ford Scott Landscaping
Houston , TX
02.2021 - Current
- Im the owner of the company
- Cut down dead trees safely using appropriate tools like chainsaws.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Provided irrigation system installation services including laying pipes and sprinklers.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Pruned and trimmed hedges, trees and shrubs with chainsaws and shears.
- Operated tractors, mowers and other heavy equipment used in landscape maintenance.
- Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
Pipefitter
McDermott Port Aurthur
Port Arthur, TX
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
Boilermaker/Pipefitter
Star Cooling Towers
Baytown , TX
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Maintained records of all repair work performed on boilers and related machinery.
- Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
Unloader
Ben E. Keith
Missouri City, TX
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Unloaded incoming shipments and placed items onto designated pallets or shelves.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Transported goods between storage areas utilizing wheeled carts or dollies safely and efficiently.
- Adhered to workplace safety standards and OSHA regulations.
- Utilized material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
Delivery Driver/Loader
Lazy Boy Furniture
Houston, TX
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Utilized street maps to plan and determine most efficient routes.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
Production Worker
Waste Managment
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Line Picker
- Completing sorting tasks as necessary to keep line running efficiently.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures to include but not limited to Hazardous Energy Control Procedures, Lock Out/Tag Out and Confined Space protocol.
- Utilized the fork lift at times
- Maintained neat, organized work environment by disposing of all empty boxes and packaging materials promptly.
Computer Technician
Greater Houston Transportation
Houston, TX
09.2012 - 01.2015
- Transported and installed machines to to new sites.
- Installed computers and other devices individually and across networks, testing connections to support proper functioning.
- Performed basic network troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
- Coordinated with hardware and software vendors to obtain warranty services, external technical support and replacement products.
- Installed new systems and components according to service orders and manufacturer instructions.
- Inspected damaged, worn and faulty parts and performed appropriate adjustments and replacements.
- Offered repair or services for Yellow Cabs I have worked in Galveston, San Antonio and Austin, Texas
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Piping Technology & Products Inc.
Houston, TX
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Shipping and Receiving dock
- Load and Unload Trucks
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
Production Worker
Industrial Metal Finishing
Houston, TX
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Assembly line cleaning and electroplating different types of metal and copper.
- Heat and shape metal parts with torches, hammers, and presses.
- Cut, shaped and bent metal plates, sheets, tubes and structures.
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yates High School
Houston, TX05-2008
Some College (No Degree) -
Blinn College
Brenham, TXSkills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Responsible and Punctual
- Heavy Lifting
- Materials Handling
- Excellent hand- eye coordination
- Adept at operating forklift and pallet jack
- Manufacturing
Qualifications
- 8+ years applied experience in operating diverse machines in a factory environment.
- Production worker 7+ years hands on experience
- Able to lift 70lbs frequently
- Hands on experience in operations and drill- press operations
- Specialize in factory machine functioning and handling
References
- Joseph Scott- 832-537-9488
- Debra Davis- 832-817-9852
- Chuntania Heyward- 346-638-2118
Timeline
Landscape Laborer
Ford Scott Landscaping
02.2021 - Current
Pipefitter
McDermott Port Aurthur
09.2019 - 03.2020
Boilermaker/Pipefitter
Star Cooling Towers
12.2017 - 09.2018
Unloader
Ben E. Keith
02.2017 - 12.2017
Delivery Driver/Loader
Lazy Boy Furniture
09.2016 - 08.2017
Production Worker
Waste Managment
02.2015 - 08.2016
Computer Technician
Greater Houston Transportation
09.2012 - 01.2015
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Piping Technology & Products Inc.
10.2011 - 08.2012
Production Worker
Industrial Metal Finishing
05.2009 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Yates High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Blinn College
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