Obbie Buchanan
Okolona,MS
Summary
Seeking an opportunity to utilize many years of experience in performing duties in this field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PAINTER
Plant Vogtle
11.2019 - 09.2023
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
SAND BLASTER
CB&I
03.2014 - 09.2018
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
- Selected surfaces for blasting and masked specific parts.
- Set up portable sandblasters and maintained clean and safe work zone.
- Determined accurate mixtures and times for sandblasting to meet desired finish.
- Used personal protective gear to eliminate exposure to harmful dust, fumes and materials.
Shift Lead Manager
Catawba Nuclear Station
05.2008 - 10.2013
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
Operator Technician
FRISCHKORN
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
Education
GED -
OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL
Okolona, MSSkills
- RN Diggs
- MI Rapps
- Plasticore
- Fireproofing
- Hand and Power Tools
- Industrial and Commercial Painting
- Safety Awareness
Timeline
PAINTER
Plant Vogtle
11.2019 - 09.2023
SAND BLASTER
CB&I
03.2014 - 09.2018
Operator Technician
FRISCHKORN
01.2013 - 05.2013
Shift Lead Manager
Catawba Nuclear Station
05.2008 - 10.2013
GED -
OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL