Wesley Smith
Perkinston,MS
Summary
I have a background of working in manual labor, extreme heat and freezing temperature. I'm not afraid of heights, I catch on very quickly.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand
Turn Services
Belle Chasse, LA
06.2023 - Current
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Communicated clearly, concisely and politely with passengers and crew members.
- Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for muliple vessels.
- Operated and maintained deck machinery, including winches and cranes.
- Monitored weather conditions and reported any changes to captain.
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for multiple vessels.
- Handled and disposed of chemicals and hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with safety data sheets.
- Collaborated with supervisor to keep detailed inventory records and replenish multiple supplies.
Production Worker
Hood Industries
Wiggins, MS
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
Mill Worker
Hood Industries
Wiggins, MS
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Monitored processes and made adjustments to maintain product specifications and production volume.
- Set-up, adjusted and monitored processing machinery.
- Checked operational safety of assigned mill equipment to report any quality or maintenance problems or issues to supervisor.
- Assessed equipment operating reliability and performed routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting.
- Rolled logs onto carriages and adjusted position of logs to cut wood according to set dimensions.
- Preserved unprocessed logs by temporarily placing logs in water ponds.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Deckhand
Ingram Barge Company
Paducah, KY
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Communicated clearly, concisely and politely with passengers and crew members.
- Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for mul vessels.
- Operated and maintained deck machinery, including winches and cranes.
- Monitored weather conditions and reported any changes to captain.
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for multiple vessels.
- Handled and disposed of chemicals and hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with safety data sheets.
- Collaborated with supervisor to keep detailed inventory records and replenish multiple supplies.
Production Worker
Pgm Of Texas
Gulfport, MS/ San Marcos Tx
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
Pipefitter Apprentice
VT Halter Marine
Pascagoula, MS
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines..
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Martin High School
Ocean Springs, MS06.2020
Skills
- Clean work area
- Emergency Situations
- Personal Protective Gear
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Medical Emergency Response
- Towing Barges
- Safety Practices
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Painting Surfaces
- Person in Charge of fueling vessels
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Deckhand
Turn Services
06.2023 - Current
Production Worker
Hood Industries
03.2023 - 06.2023
Mill Worker
Hood Industries
03.2023 - 06.2023
Deckhand
Ingram Barge Company
06.2022 - 01.2023
Production Worker
Pgm Of Texas
08.2021 - 06.2022
Pipefitter Apprentice
VT Halter Marine
06.2020 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
St. Martin High School