Deshawn Rivers
Charleston
Summary
I am highly motivated with a solid experience on all levels of manufacturing jobs. Great with relationship building and highly ambitious. Excellent at juggling multiple task and working under pressure. I am willing and eager to learn new task and enjoy getting my job done in a safe way as possible.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Construction Worker
Palms & Patio
North Charleston
03.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Prepared job sites by clearing debris and organizing materials.
- Trained new workers on safety practices and construction techniques.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
- Maintained accurate records documenting project progress throughout duration of each job.
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
Production Associate
Cummins
North Charleston
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Ensured safety and quality by identifying and resolving production issues.
- Maintained machinery, achieving optimal operational condition.
- Executed assembly tasks using hand and power tools efficiently.
- Operated and monitored production machinery for quality assurance.
- Collaborated with team to meet daily and weekly production targets.
- Optimized production processes, enhancing efficiency and quality control measures for Cummins' manufacturing operations.
- Conducted meticulous quality inspections, ensuring adherence to stringent manufacturing standards and specifications.
- Uses hand tools or machines to assemble parts.
- Conducts quality control checks.
- Cleans and maintains work area and equipment, including tools.
- Prepares work to be accomplished by studying parts lists and gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
- Produces components by assembling parts and subassemblies.
- Read and deciphers schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions.
- Conducted comprehensive equipment audits, proactively addressing maintenance needs and minimizing unplanned downtime in production line.
Assembly Line Worker
North Charleston
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Assembled automotive components with precision, ensuring high quality and reducing production time.
- Collaborated on process improvements, achieving measurable efficiency gains.
- Implemented streamlined assembly processes, significantly enhancing workflow.
- Consistently met production targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Identified and resolved assembly line inefficiencies, boosting overall productivity.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement.
- Contributed to lean manufacturing initiatives, reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
- Management of assembly line workers.
- Placement of workers into appropriate areas & Analysis of production line efficiency.
- Pioneered streamlined assembly techniques, significantly improving workflow and reducing production time for automotive components.
- Managed assembly line workers, strategically placing the fast and patient team members to maximize efficiency and conducting thorough production line analyses throughout working hard.
- Consistently exceeded production targets while upholding stringent quality control measures, contributing to improved departmental performance in automotive assembly.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids.
- Monitored and observed production line.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
Education
High school diploma -
Bamberg job corp
Bamberg, SCSkills
- Assembly Experience
- Materials Handling Experience
- Heavy machinery operation
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment inspection
- Quality control methods
- OSHA
Languages
English
Timeline
Construction Worker
Palms & Patio
03.2025 - Current
Production Associate
Cummins
05.2024 - 02.2025
Assembly Line Worker
03.2022 - 11.2023
High school diploma -
Bamberg job corp