Stanson Andrew Smith
Lucedale,MS
Summary
Seeking an employment opportunity with an established company that will lead to long-term employment, I am skilled in quality control and equipment troubleshooting, paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines and performing machine maintenance of various magnitudes. Looking for ways to reduce costs and increase productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Track Labor/Operator
Mississippi Export Railroad
Hurley, MS
09.2021 - Current
- Maintain maintenance on Chevron and Mississippi Export Railroad tracks.
- Attend daily maintenance on railroad crossings, switches, greasers, and ties.
- Maintain and repair heavy railroad equipment in a very timely manner, including hydraulic hoses, hydraulic pumps, diesel, and gasoline engines.
- Perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and oxygen/acetylene torching to meet federal regulations on railroad switches and railroad frogs.
- Present the knowledge of basic hand and power tools, for example, grinders, drills, cutters, and pneumatic cutters.
- Operate heavy railroad machinery safely, daily.
- Attend the morning JSA and safety meeting before every shift, and after every shift.
Plant Mechanic
Express Employment Through Singing River Hospital System
Pascagoula, MS
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for keeping exhaust fans well-greased and oiled weekly.
- Present the knowledge for performing the mechanical maintenance and repairs of exhaust and cooling fans for the water filtration system on the premises.
- Responsible for keeping valves and gauges on equipment operating correctly, daily.
- Performed shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) while structural repairs were required.
- Checked all valves, hoses, and functioning parts on multiple pieces of equipment before and after every shift.
- Made sure that after each day, the workplace was clear of hazards and cleaned of trash.
- Assembled new equipment according to manufacturer's specifications using hand tools and power tools.
- Cleaned up spills from oil leaks in the plant area in order to maintain a safe working environment.
Welder
Stockyard Fabrication and Pipe
Moss Point, MS
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Attended a morning safety meeting.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Conducted Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) when applicable.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Operator
Lassiter Construction
Moss Point, MS
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintained maintenance on the grounds at the job site by operating equipment.
- Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during, and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized.
- Responsible for day-to-day responsibilities at the job site.
- Performed grass cutting and weed eating on plant Daniel's site
- Attended weekly safety training offered by the employer to improve overall knowledge of safety measures and recognize areas requiring improvement.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
Laborer
Fincher Timber Company
Wilmer, AL
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Operated farm equipment.
- Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain the life of machinery and achieve consistent operations.
- Responsible for day-to-day responsibilities on the job site.
- Operated various power tools, such as grinders and saws, safely while following instructions.
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators, and loaders.
- Worked closely with other technicians to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Learned how to perform (SMAW) Shielded Metal Arc Welding and (FCAW) Flux Core Arc Welding.
- Welded broken parts and structural members, as required.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
Education
Associate of Science - Instrumentation and Controls Technology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MS05.2020
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
Hurley, MS05.2018
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Flux core arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Hydraulic system repair
- Mechanical maintenance
- Basic blueprint reading
- Equipment safety protocols
- Preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting mechanical issues
- Structural fabrication
- Effective communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Plant safety
- Forklift operation
References
References provided upon request
Timeline
Track Labor/Operator
Mississippi Export Railroad
09.2021 - Current
Plant Mechanic
Express Employment Through Singing River Hospital System
05.2021 - 09.2021
Welder
Stockyard Fabrication and Pipe
01.2020 - 05.2021
Operator
Lassiter Construction
04.2018 - 12.2019
Laborer
Fincher Timber Company
10.2015 - 02.2017
Associate of Science - Instrumentation and Controls Technology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
High School Diploma -
East Central High School