LINDELL E SMITH JR
*********@***.*** 832-***-**** Houston, Texas 77057
Summary Warehouse, shipping and receiving self-motivated with excellent mechanical knowledge and abilities in reading and interpreting technical documents and blueprints. Capable of handling and operating heavy-duty production equipment. Forklift operations and capabilities managed regularly and efficiently throughout work history. Committed to maintaining a safe and clean working environment and following all safety rules. Adept at loading and unloading raw materials and setting up and adjusting saw machines and other various machines. Dependable Warehouse professional with excellent time management, equipment operation and teamwork abilities. Knowledgeable about OSHA requirements and general safety practices. Driven to improve efficiency and quality by adhering to company procedures. Skills Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Basic
Excellent Oral
CNC
Excellent Customer Service
Dimensions
Training employees
First Aid
Forklift
Forklift Operator
Hiring
Hoist
Inventory levels
Inventory
Machinist
Materials
Mechanical
Excel
Power Point
Microsoft Word
Personnel
Press
Quality
Read
Safety
Supervisory
Troubleshooting
Type
Written Skills
Experience Saw Operator 03/2019 - 05/2020
Federal Steel Supply Inc. Houston, TX
Operated saw to cut along scribed lines.
Verified dimensions of finished workpieces, using measuring devices. Selected and installed blades on machines, using hand tools such as socket wrench and vice grips.
Positioned guides, stops, holding blocks and other fixtures to secure and direct workpiece. Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency. Reviewed production specifications to properly set up and calibrate machinery. Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials. Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs. Machine Operator I 11/2018 - 02/2019
O'Neal Manufacturing Industries Houston, Tx
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Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste. Verified dimensions of finished workpieces, using measuring devices. Reviewed production specifications to properly set up and calibrate machinery. Inspected stock to identify imperfections, assign grades and determine issues with production. Operated hand and power tools to clear jams, adjust positions and trim rough edges. HEM Saw Operator 02/2018 - 10/2018
Oceaneering/ Graylock Houston, Texas
SET up and operates metal-sawing machines, such as hacksaw, bandsaw, circular saw, friction saw, and rubber-disk saw to cut metal stock to dimensions. Read job orders for specifications, such as material, type, and size of stock, and dimensions to be cut.
Obtain and transfer stock to machine, manually, or with hoist. Set saw blade angle to obtain desired angle cuts, using wrench. Set stops, and guides to control dimension of cut, using steel rule and wrenches. Position and secures stock against stops in feeding device. Turn valve to start flow of coolant against cutting area. Start MacHine and observe operation.
Measure work of conformance to specifications, using rule.Mark identifying data on workpiece. Replace defective cutting blade or wheel, using handtools. Moved levers and controls that operate lifting devices such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel- hooks, hoists and elevating platform, to load, unload, transport and stack material Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials. Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels. Saw Operator/Rebar Supervisor 09/2010 - 07/2015
Madden Bolt, Corp Houston, Texas
Manages the shift activities including safety, coordinating machine set-up and start up, part quality and ensuring standard production rates are met. Assist in troubleshooting mechanical and process issues and identifies root causes. Submits work orders for unresolvable issues.
Set priorities, assigns work, allocates resources and schedules overtime. Work with HR as needed to carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing concerns, and resolving problems.
Conduct daily shift change meeting with the previous shift supervisor, process techs, lead operators and quality personnel to discuss all issues relating to the shop floor. Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols. Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently. Operated industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
Picked up trash, swept floor and wiped down equipment at end of each shift. Saw Operator 03/2010 - 08/2010
Special Metals, Inc Moore, Houston, Oklahoma, Texas Read and interpret basic blue prints.
Complete daily stock inventory reports.
Order and maintain proper inventory levels of materials Unload raw materials from semi-trucks and store material.
Use hydraulic press for bending of material as appropriate. Maintain equipment and ensures work area is clean and safe. Perform basic preventative maintenance on saw equipment. Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, OSHA regulations and requirements Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Operate over head crane and use of forklift.
Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity. Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area. Kept forklifts functional by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies. Machine Operator 08/2007 - 03/2008
Wolf Mailing - P Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Press Operator/Stacker 03/2005 - 05/2007
Printing, Inc Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Short Order Chef/Floor Manager 02/2004 - 12/2004
JuJu's Hangout Bar & Grill - Galveston
Evening Houseman 02/2000 - 11/2002
Holiday Inn Select Hotels Houston, Texas
Talent Employee 11/1999 - 10/2002
Randstad Staffing Agency Houston, Texas
Talent Employee 02/1998 - 06/1998
Mechanical Contracting Services, Inc Houston, TX Education and
Training
High School Diploma 05/1994
Jersey Village High School Houston, Texas
Computer Science
Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX
The Art Institute of Houston Houston, TX
Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting/Limited X-Ray Scope Tech 10/2009 Heritage College Oklahoma City, OK
Activities and
Honors
Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present) Certifications HEM Saw Operator CNC Machinist Forklift Operator First Responder- First Aid Certified Family Network Support Services - Volunteer St. John's United Methodist Bread of Life Homeless Interests Volunteer Windsor Village United Methodist Church Ministry 2